Gavin Gardiner Ltd

Pulborough, West Sussex 30 April 2025

AUCTION ENQUIRIES

AUCTION ENQUIRIES AND INFORMATION

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SPECIALIST

Gavin Gardiner gavin@gavingardiner.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7831 645551

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Alexis Newson-Smith alexis@gavingardiner.com

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SHIPPING

PDQ Freight Ltd

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Please see Important Notice to Buyers for further information.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Mill Lane, Hardham Pulborough West Sussex

RH20 1LA

CATALOGUE

£15 at the gallery

£17 by mail

£20 overseas

Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT @20%.

This auction is conducted by Gavin Gardiner Limited in accordance with our Conditions of Business printed in this catalogue. All questions and comments relating to this sale or its contents should be addressed to Gavin Gardiner Limited and not to Sothe by ’ s

FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Hardham Mill Business Park

Hardham

Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

Viewing will be strictly by timed appointment only, please contact us as soon as possible to book your appointment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

AUCTION

Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 10am

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Hardham Mill Business Park

Hardham

Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

Viewing for this auction will take place strictly by appointment only. Viewing will be limited to 1 hour time slots, and to one person at a time. Please contact info@gavingardiner.com or telephone 01798 875300 to book your slot.

The auction will be a live auction, behind closed doors, and we encourage all of our clients to make full use of our condition reports and remote bidding options. Absentee bids will continue to be provided free of charge to our clients. Online bidding with invaluable.com is also available. Please see our website for up to date information.

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 section 1 firearm must hold the appropriate Firearm Certificate with the appropriate variation in order to purchase and 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.

All private buyers resident in the UK must send their original Firearms or Shotgun certificate to Gavin Gardiner Limited prior to making payment. Once the certificate has been checked and endorsed, it will be returned to the certificate holder and upon receipt then full payment can be made.

Certificate holders NOT in possession of the relevant variation or valid authority are required to pay a deposit of 95% of the total purchase price, with the remain 5% payable once the valid authority has been acquired, checked and endorsed by Gavin Gardiner Limited.

Trade buyers must supply a copy of their Registration as a Firearms Dealer.

ANTIQUE AND OBSOLETE CALIBRES

Antique and obsolete calibre weapons are sold under Section 58(2) of the 1968 Firearms Act expressly as Antiques and Curios only, they must not be fired and ammunition must not be possessed. Please note that by bidding on these items you declare that you are not a prohibited person as defined by Section 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act.

FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) ACT 1997

Lots marked with a will not be delivered without the Authority of the Secretary of State under Section 5 to purchase or acquire prohibited weapons to which section 5(1)(aba) of the act applies.

Only holders of Section 5 authority may bid on Section 5 items. Items eligible under Section 7.1 and 7.3 may only be bid for and purchased by holders of an appropriately varied Firearm Certificate.

Overseas buyer please be aware that prohibited weapons, walking stick shotguns and other similar items are not available for Export except under special circumstances. Please speak to the specialist before bidding.

AIR WEAPONS

Please note that all air weapons manufactured post 1939 are subject to Section 32 of the 2006 Violent Crime Reduction Act. All transfers must take place “face to face” in person. These items can only be shipped to another Registered Firearms Dealer if you are unable to collect in person.

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 and is deemed both unsuitable for proof and use. Reproof is required before any such firearm is to be used.

GUNS SOLD AS PARTS

Barrels of guns sold as parts will only be made available for sleeving and measurement once rendered unserviceable, according to the Gun Barrel Proof Act of 1868 to 1978 and the Rules of Proof.

CONDITION OF FIREARMS

Comment in this catalogue is restricted in general to exceptional condition and to those defects that might affect the immediate safety of a firearm in normal use. An intending buyer unable to make technical examinations and assessments is recommended to seek advice from a gunmaker or from the specialist in charge. All prospective buyers are advised to consult the lists of bore and wall-thickness measurements posted in the saleroom. Potential buyers should note that guns are stripped only where there is a strong indication of a mechanical malfunction. Stripping is not otherwise undertaken. Guns intended for use should be stripped and cleaned beforehand. Hammer guns should have their rebound mechanisms checked before use. The safety mechanisms of all guns must be tested before use.

TAXIDERMY & RELATED ITEMS

As a seller of these articles, Gavin Gardiner Ltd undertakes to comply fully with CITES regulations and DEFRA. Buyers are advised to inform themselves of all such regulations and should expect the exportation of items to take some time to arrange.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS

Firearms under 100 years of age, in addition to any other Export Licence requirements, need a DTI strategic licence in order to leave the U.K. Gavin Gardiner Limited will upon request, arrange through his nominated shipper and the appropriate Government agencies for the relevant Export Licence application. Shipping Instructions should include the nature of the consignees business, and the ultimate intended use for each firearm. In most cases an Import Licence or General Undertaking will be required before an Export Licence is granted. Gavin Gardiner Limited recommend that any queries concerning the shipment and Export of Firearms be addressed to our firearms shipping agent, P.D.Q. Freight Ltd.

P.D.Q. Freight Ltd.

Unit 4 Courtyard 1 Challenge Road Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 1AX

Tel: 01784 243695

Fax: 01784 242237

To enable PDQ to apply for the Export Licence after the sale, they will require:

1 Import consent from the country of destination.

2 Intended use and purchaser’s business.

3 Non EEC buyers will be required to supply an End User General Undertaking.

COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

Lots may be collected from Gavin Gardiner Limited’s administration office in West Sussex by prior arrangement with Gavin Gardiner Limited. In all instances, a prior appointment will need to have been made. Buyers are urged to arrange collection of purchases within 10 working days of the auction and are reminded that risk of loss passes to the buyer after this date.

We can arrange for lots to be packed and dispatched by courier and delivered to nominated Registered Firearms Dealers within the UK. This will be arranged at the buyer’s risk and Gavin Gardiner Limited reserves the right to charge for its time and packing materials. Buyers are reminded that they are responsible for arranging their own insurance cover while the goods are in transit.

Sporting Guns and Firearms will be released by appointment only.

STORAGE CHARGES

Buyers are urged to arrange collection within 10 working days of the auction after which period risk of loss passes to the buyer. Instructions for shipping and delivery to a shipper or Firearms dealer must be received by this time.

All lots that remain uncollected after 28 days will be subject to storage charges of £1 per day (plus VAT) unless instructions have been received or alternative arrangements have been made.

SYMBOLS

For lots marked with a † , ‡ or Ω please refer to the Important Information for Bidders and Buyers on p110.

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

Lots 1-312

Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 10am

Lot 1

WALTHER

A 7.65MM PPK MODEL SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 175875

3 1/4-inch barrel, the slide with machined top surface and side safety, frame with detachable box magazine and chequered composition grip, German nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 2

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .32 MARK IV REVOLVER, NO. B13697

3-inch barrel, frame with stirrup catch and block safety, chequered composition grips, nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 3

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .455 MARK VI SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. 177843

6-inch barrel, the frame with stirrup catch and inspector’s marks, dated 1915, chequered composition grips, lanyard loop, lightly rusted and cleaned overall, nitro proof, mainspring weak

£100 - 200

Lot 4

ENFIELD

A .38 NO.2 MARK I SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. E7320

5-inch barrel, the frame with stirrup catch and dated 1937, ribbed walnut grips, nitro proof, lightly rust speckled and possibly refinished overall

£100 - 200

Lot 5

DWM

A 9MM LUGER SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 5345

4-inch barrel with chamber dated ‘1914’, the frame with mismatched side plate and side safety, chequered walnut rips, lightly rusted and partially cleaned bright overall, nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 6

MAUSER

A 7.63MM C96 BROOM-HANDLE SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 229600

5 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver with adjustable rear sight to 1000, the frame with side safety and replacement walnut grips, poorly re-finished overall, nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 7

COLT

A .455 NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. 104349

5 1/2-inch barrel, the solid frame with swing-out cylinder and impressed rampant colt trademark, British inspector’s stamps, retaining some original finish, chequered composition grips, lanyard loop, nitro proof, in its leather holster, the inside named Capt P. Holloway RAF

£200 - 300

Lot 8

F. N.

A 7.65MM BROWNING PATENT SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 71750

3 1/4-inch barrel, the frame with grip safety and chequered composition grips, Belgian nitro proof, in its leather holster with spare magazine

£80 - 120

Lot 9

WALTHER

THE MAJOR PARTS OF A SCARCE DOUBLE-BARREL VERY PISTOL, NO. 1173

9-inch stainless steel barrels, the frame with push-forward underlever and side safety, impressed with the maker’s trademark and dated 1939 and impressed Kriegsmarine mark, chequered walnut grips, German proof, barrel selector catch missing, mechanism defective

£600 - 800

Lot 10

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .455/.476 WG ARMY MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 9857

6-inch barrel impressed with the retailer’s name “Army & Navy CSL”, the frame with stirrup catch and winged bullet trademark, retaining traces of original finish, chequered walnut grips, black powder proof

£200 - 400

Lot 11

BOSS & CO.

A .22 TRANTER’S PATENT GALLERY PISTOL, NO. 34061

7 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with fixed sights and manual extractor, the frame with central hammer and square trigger, chequered walnut grips, black powder proof

£100 - 200

Lot 12

MAUSER

A 9MM LUGER SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 3393

4-inch barrel with chamber date ‘1936’, the toggle impressed with the maker’s code ‘S42’, retaining much original finish overall, chequered walnut grips, nitro proof, in its holster with spare magazine

£500 - 700

A FINE .338 BLASER MAGNUM R8 CUSTOM MODEL STRAIGHT PULL BOLT-ACTION

RIFLE, NO. R/003447

24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, mounted with a Swarovski PV1-2 2.510x56 telescopic sight in quick detachable mount, the bolt and receiver profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork, the trigger block numbered in gold ‘1’, the guard with the initials ‘GJB’, the highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 12lb., German nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £2000 - 3000

A .416 REM MAG R8 CUSTOM MODEL STRAIGHT PULL BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. R/006395

22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 telescopic sight, in quick detachable mounts, the bolt and receiver profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork, the trigger block numbered in gold ‘2’, the guard with the initials ‘GJB’, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14lb. 2oz., German nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £2000 - 3000

Lot 15

MAUSER

A 8X68S MODEL 66 BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. SG37783

25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, adjustable Williams rear sight and bases for quick detachable scope mounts, bolt with crossbolt safety, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 15-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., German nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £500 - 700

Lot 16

MAUSER

A 8X68S MODEL 66S BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G21090

25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, folding rear sight and bases for quick detachable scope mounts, bolt with safety catch, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, perished, 8lb. 10oz., German nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £500 - 700

Lot 17

MAUSER

A 7X64MM MODEL 66S BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. SG44888

23-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, adjustable Williams rear sight and bases for quick detachable scope mounts, bolt with safety catch, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 15-inch pull, 7lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £500 - 700

Lot 18

WINCHESTER

A .458 WIN MAGNUM MODEL 70 BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G987861

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, engraved with the retailers’ name “W. Glaser, Zurich”, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, double recoil studs, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £500 - 700

Lot 19

TIKKA

A 6.5X55 SE T3 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, ON. 473632

18-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Bushnell Elite telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb., nitro proof, hard plastic case with instruction booklet, spare magazine, bipod, etc

£200 - 400

Lot 20

TIKKA

A .22 T1X BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. N32191

16-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver with Piccatinny rail, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and maker’s heel plate, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 21

TIKKA

A .223 REM MODEL T3X BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. L77419

20-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver with dove-tail grooves, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 22

SAKO

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 380818

21-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Piccatinny rail, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and unfinished butt, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 23

T. T. PROCTOR

A .375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 137

24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with quick detachable scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece an rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

The rifle was one of the last that Trevor Proctor completed.

£1500 - 1800

Lot 24

T. T. PROCTOR

A .416 RIGBY BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 138

25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding moon bead, fixed raised rear sight, the receiver drilled for scope bases, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling eyes, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears little used and was one of the last rifles Trevor Proctor completed.

£1800 - 2000

Lot 25

HOWA

A .308 MODEL 1500 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. B071467

17 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver with Weaver scope bases, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 26

THEOBEN

A .22 “ELIMINATOR” MODEL FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. TB6675

19 1/2-inch barrel including a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 12oz.

£100 - 200

Lot 27

BSA

A .308 “MAJESTIC” MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3F548

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and muzzle break, folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4inch pull, nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 28

A .303 SPORTING RIFLE, NO. B018831, CONVERTED FROM A NO.4 MK I BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Weaver K4 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 29

WINCHESTER

A .303 P14 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. W152998

25 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight, the receiver with folding aperture rear sight, bolt with side safety, the full length stock with hand guards and steel butt plate, a 1922 one shilling piece let in to the stock in place of the marker disc, 13 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£700 - 900

Lot 30

ENFIELD

A SCARCE .303 NO.1 MK I*** BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. ER6685 (RE-NUMBERED 4983)

25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the tangent rear sight graduated to 20 with fine windage adjustment, bolt-head with floating charger guide, detachable box magazine and magazine cut-off, the butt socket dated ‘1906’, the full length stock with hand guard and long range dial sights, 13-inch stock with brass butt plate and sling swivels, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof

£1000 - 1500

Lot 31

ENFIELD

A .303 NO.1 MK III* BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 35934627

25 1/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, graduated rear sight with fine adjustment, the receiver with charger bridge, bolt with side safety, the butt socket dated ‘1917’, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with hand guards and brass furniture, 12 3/4-inch stock, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£600 - 800

Lot 32

ENFIELD

A SCARCE .303 NO.1 MK V BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 6204

25 1/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver with charger bridge and folding aperture rear sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine and magazine cut-off, full length stock with hand guards and brass furniture, 13-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof

£1500 - 2000

Lot 33

ROF. (FAZACKERLY)

A .303 NO.4 MK 1 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. BL4330

25 1/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver with charger bridge and folding aperture rear sight, bolt with side safety, the left wall dated ‘8/43’, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with hand guards and brass furniture, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 11oz., nitro proof

£400 - 600

Lot 34

BSA (M/47C)

A .303 NO.5 MK 1 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE CARBINE, NO. BB4053

20 1/2-inch barrel including flash eliminator, the receiver with folding aperture sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, butt socket dated ‘1945’, three quarter length stock with hand guard and rubber recoil pad, 13-inch pull, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof

£500 - 700

Lot 35

BSA

A .303 TERRITORIAL PATTERN LONG LEE ENFIELD BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, CONVERTED FROM MK1*, NO. 881DA65602

30-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the folding rear sight with fine adjustment, receiver with charger bridge, the butt socket with crowned ‘VR’ and dated 1901, magazine cut-off removed, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with bayonet bar and sling swivels, fitted with long range dial sights, 13 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 36

MANNLICHER

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1041593

24-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with dove-tail blocks, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 37

STEYR MANNLICHER

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1057693

24-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 38

TIKKA

A .222 REM M595 MODEL BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 277803

22 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 39

SAKO

A .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 368202

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Leupold 3.5-10x50 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged fore plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb., nitro proof

£250 - 400

Lot 40

TIKKA

A .243 T3 MODEL BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 460824

the receiver mounted with a Leupold telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£250 - 400

Lot 41

PARKER HALE

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. P08826

28-inch barrel including sound moderator, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Meopta telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 42 RUGER

A .308 M77 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 770-56050

21-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with an Edgar Bros. telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 10lb., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 43

ANSCHUTZ

A 7X64MM MODEL 1568 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. B680309

23-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and Williams adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Hertel & Reuss telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with side safety, double set triggers, magazine missing, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., German nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 44 MARLIN

A .22 MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 352195

18-inch shortened barrel with ramp fore sight and replacement rear sight, the receiver mounted with a dove-tail rail for a telescopic sight, 14-inch stock including 3/4-inch extension and fittings for a detachable cheekpiece, sling swivels, 5lb. 1oz., special definitive proof, canvas case

£200 - 300

Lot 45

VOERE

A .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 246796 (P-95916)

19 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Bisley telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., Austrian nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 46

RUGER

A .22 MODEL 1022 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 242-55417

19-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, raised fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Tasco telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£80 - 120

Lot 47

PARKER HALE

A 7X57MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. S33740

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Leupold VXR 3-9x40 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, sling swivels, nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 48

BSA

A .22 SINGLE SHOT BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 12249

19 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, rear sight removed, folding aperture rear sight mounted at the wrist, 13 1/2-inch stock with semi pistol grip, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£30 - 50

Lot 49

REMINGTON

A .308 MODEL 700 PSS BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. G6748263

26-inch heavy barrel, the receiver drilled for scope bases, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 50

BRNO

A .270 CZ BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 46982

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 4x36 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, set trigger, the half length figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 51

BRNO

A .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 354414

25-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, fore and rear sight elements removed, the receiver mounted with an Original 4x40 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb., nitro proof

£80 - 120

Lot 52

BSA

A .303 LEE SPEED PATENT BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. C546

25-inch barrel with hooded fore sight, the rear sight with folding leaves to 300 and ladder to 1000, the receiver fitted with a Parker Hale scope rail, bolt with tang safety, detachable five-shot magazine, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, sling eyes, ribbed ebonite butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£500 - 700

54

DAVID LLOYD 1910-1996

A renowned pilot and stalker, he served as Flight Controller at RAF Tangmere during the Battle of Britain. He established his rifle building company in 1936 and is best known for the classic Lloyd rifle that he introduced and produced in small numbers up until his death.

The following six lots were retained by the Lloyd family and showcase the pureness of design and variety of calibres in which these r ifles were offered.

Lot 53

DAVID LLOYD

A 7MM MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING

RIFLE, NO. 324

24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with its integral Swarovski Habicht 4 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 54

DAVID LLOYD

A 7MM MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING

RIFLE, NO. 317

24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with an integral telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 55

DAVID LLOYD

A 7X57MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 84

23-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with its integral telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 56

DAVID LLOYD

A .300 MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 53

24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with its integral telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 57

DAVID LLOYD

A .25-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 737

23-inch barrel, the receiver with its integral telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 58

DAVID LLOYD

THE MAJOR PARTS OF A .264 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, MOUNT NUMBERED 108 the unfinished rifle in the white with 24-inch barrel, the receiver with its integral Swarovski Habicht 6 telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz.

£500 - 800

Lot 59

SAKO

A .223 XS BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. K14859

20-inch fluted barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Burris 3-12x56 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length laminated stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 11lb., nitro proof

£250 - 400

Lot 60

SAKO

A .243 MODEL 85S BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 035313

21 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender Zenith 3-12x50 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 11lb., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 61

ANSCHUTZ

A .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1437670

13 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 6x40 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 62

REMINGTON

A .223 REM MODEL 700 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. S6590483

24-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 63

STEYR MANNLICHER

A .30-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3024215

20-inch fluted barrel fitted with a Nexus Titanium sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Duralyt 3-12x50 telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, set trigger, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb., Austrian nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 64

WINCHESTER

A .30-06 MODEL 70 XTR BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G1441833

21 3/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Leupold VX3 3.5-10x50 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 9lb., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 65

WINCHESTER

A .22 MODEL 69A BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 18777

25-inch barrel with bead fore sight, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Tasco telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 66

STEYR MANNLICHER

A .243 STEYR “SCOUT” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. SC1053402

20-inch fluted barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Leupold 4.5-14x50 long range telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, set trigger, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 2oz., Austrian nitro proof

£300 - 500

MAUSER

A 7.65MM “ARGENTINE” MODEL 1891 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. B6786

29-inch barrel with folding ladder rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the three quarter length stock with hand guard and steel furniture, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£250 - 350

Lot 68

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A .22 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER RIFLE, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE, NO. 47118

25-inch tubed octagonal barrel with matted top surface, the plain frame with central hammer and side lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, chipped at the toe, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 69

HEYM

A 16-BORE/7X57R BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR COMBINATION OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 42390AH

23 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with full length machined rib, ramp fore sight, folding leaf sights and bases for claw mounts, the shotgun barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about full choke boring, Kersten bolt extensions, the scroll back bolstered alloy receiver with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 5lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

£600 - 900

Lot 70

MIROKU

A .30/40 KRAG SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, CONVERTED FROM A 20-BORE OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 42651PT

24 1/2-inch sleeved barrels in-the-white, mounted with a raised scope rail, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, nonautomatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cracked at the hand, 9lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 71

CH. PRAMESBERGER

A 7X65MM SINGLE BARREL SIDELOCK

EJECTOR KIPLAUF RIFLE, NO. 24127

25 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface and ramp fore sight, fixed rear sight and mounted with a Zeiss Diavari VM 2.5-10x50 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and pierced top lever with fine scroll engraving, gold washed double set triggers and lockwork, the trigger guard inlaid in gold with the initials ‘JB’, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £1000 - 1500

Lot 72 GREIF

A GERMAN 9.3X62MM BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 27886

26-inch barrels with machined full length rib, ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, crossbolt extension, also fitted with a Docter optical sight in quick detachable mount near the muzzle, the bolstered scrollback frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fences with side clips, side safety, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 6oz., German nitro proof, leather case with O. Geyger & Co. label

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £2000 - 3000

Lot 73

CH. PRAMESBERGER

AN AUSTRIAN 20-BORE/6.5X57R OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 24077

25 1/2-inch barrels with full length machined rib, folding leaf sight and mounted with a Zeiss Diavari Z 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, the smoothbore barrel with 3-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the frame, locks and pierced top lever with fine scroll engraving, crossbolt extension, gold washed triggers and lockwork, the trigger guard inlaid with the gold intials ‘JB’, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 10oz., Austrian nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

The rifle appears virtually unused.

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £1200 - 1800

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A .500/.465 BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. C9988

25-inch replacement barrels by the maker with hooded raised fore sight, the short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 300 yds and fitted with a Aimpoint 5000 illuminated sight in quick detachable mounts, the frame and patent top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and leather-covered recoil pad, 11lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the rifle was built circa 1912 and that the rifle was re-barrelled and refurbished by the maker in 1979.

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† £8000 - 12000

Lot 75

J. PURDEY & SONS

A .22 E-QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR

ROOK RIFLE, NO. 17064, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE

26-inch octagonal barrel with bead fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 150, machined top surface, automatic ejector, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s black painted canvas case

The maker confirms that the rifle was built as a .295 rook rifle in 1900.

£3000 - 5000

Lot 76

JULES BURY

A .35 WINCHESTER BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 1214, A TWO BARREL SET

24 1/4-inch rifle barrels with machined rib and folding leaf sight, mid extension, the later interchangeable 25 1/2-inch 20-bore shotgun barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, side plates and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, fences with side clips, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 5oz., Belgian nitro proof, modern aluminium flight case

£500 - 700

Lot 77

OSKAR MERKEL & CO.

AN 8X60MM BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 4306

24-inch barrels bearing the retailer’s name “Heinrich Munch, Aachen”, the short raised rib with folding leaf sights and mounted with a Kahles Helia-S 2.5x20 telescopic sight, in quick detachable mounts, Kersten bolt extension, the bolstered scrollback frame and top lever with scroll engraving, set front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with cheekpiece, replacement comb and 1-inch extension, sling swivels, 8lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, worn overall, stock with numerous minor cracks and shakes

£2000 - 3000

Lot 78

F. REYNOLDS

A .400 PERCUSSION AMERICAN PLAINS RIFLE

34-inch octagonal barrel cleaned bright, with hooded fore sight and adjustable aperture rear sight, gold lined breech, engraved non-rebounding back lock and hammer, double set triggers, the well figured half length stock with German border furniture, including patch box, crescent butt plate and deer motif let in to the cheekpiece, 13-inch pull, 11lb. 6oz., ram rod missing

£500 - 800

Lot 79

W. TRANTER

A RARE 16-BORE THIRD MODEL TRANTER’S PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE, NO. 19908T

28 1/2-inch octagonal damascus barrel with folding rear sight and bead fore sight, loading lever, the solid frame with five-shot cylinder and hammer shroud, patent double trigger with flat fronted guard and extended tang, retaining much original finish overall, 16-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate and sling eyes, 10lb. 10oz., black powder proof, in its full-length fitted mahogany case with spare cylinder, mould, flask, etc

It is thought that this is the largest bore Tranter revolving rifle ever recorded.

£20000 - 30000

HENRY

A FINE .450 3 1/4-INCH HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 1460

29-inch damascus barrels with Henry rifling, the file-cut rib with ramp fore sight, the platinum lined rear sight with folding leaves to 300 yds, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered steel butt plate and engraved patchbox, trigger guard with pistol grip extension, sling eyes, 8lb. 1oz., black powder proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label, the pigskin lining containing a multitude of reloading accessories including mould, flask, sizing tool, etc

The maker’s records confirm that the rifle was built as a 64-bore breech-loading double barrel rifle in 1866.

£4000 - 6000

Lot 81

WILKINSON SWORD

A SCARCE FIRST PATTERN F-S FIGHTING KNIFE

the polished 7-inch blade with square ricasso etched with the maker’s trademark and F-S legend, curved nickel-plated cross guard, the knurled handle with pommel nut, in its original leather sheath

£1200 - 1800

Lot 82

WILKINSON SWORD

A FINE SECOND PATTERN F-S FIGHTING KNIFE

the 6 1/4-inch double edged blade with etched maker’s trademark and F-S legend, straight blacked cross guard and black knurled handle, in its original leather sheath with leather tabs

£600 - 800

Lot 83

A WILKINSON SWORD TYPE SECOND PATTERN F-S FIGHTING KNIFE

the plain 6 1/2-inch blued double-edged blade of Wilkinson form, the cross guard with partially impressed “B2” stamp with broad arrow, the worn brass handle retaining some of its original blacked finish, in its original leather sheath with tabs

£300 - 500

84

GOTTLIEB

A GERMAN TRENCH KNIFE

of WW1 pattern, 5 3/4-inch single edged blade with pointed tip, in its steel sheath; together with two further German trench type knives (3)

£200 - 300

Lot 85

CASEXX

A 337-NO.6 BOWIE KNIFE

6-inch single edged blade with fuller, ribbed leather handle with flat chequered steel pommel, in its leather sheath

£100 - 200

Lot 86

CARL EICKHORN

A GERMAN DRESS BAYONET

7 3/4-inch single edge blade with pointed tip and fuller, nickel-plated handle with chequered grips, in its sheath; together with two further dress bayonets, one by W. Holler, the other impressed with a sleeping lion trademark (3)

£250 - 350

Lot 87

EICKHORN

A FINE GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK

9 3/4-inch double-edge blade etched with dolphins and anchors and retaining all of its highly polished finish, the gold washed cross guard and mount retaining virtually all of its original finish, wire bound ivorine grip with silver braided knot, in its original scabbard with hanging straps

£500 - 800

Lot 88

W. K. C.

A GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK

9 3/4-inch double edge blade etched with dolphins and anchors and retaining much of its polished finish, gold coloured cross guard and pommel, celluloid covered grip, in its scabbard, of beaten pattern, scabbard dented

£300 - 500

Lot 89

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

THREE MAKER’S NAMED

SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS

the nylon rods with brass fittings engraved with the maker’s name (3)

£150 - 200

Lot 90

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

comprising: four pairs of snap caps, 12, 16 and 20-bore; six wad punches; a 12-bore sizing ring; and a cleaning rod (15)

£80 - 120

Lot 93

ZEISS

A DURALYT 2-8X42 TELESCOPIC SIGHT

£250 - 350

Lot 94

SCHMIDT & BENDER

A 2.5-10X TELESCOPIC SIGHT

£250 - 350

Lot 97

JOSEPH LANG & SON

A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels; together with a canvas game bag (2)

£150 - 250

Lot 91

J. PURDEY & SONS

A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 29-inch barrels

£300 - 500

Lot 95

ELEY BROS.

A BOX OF 100 16-BORE CARTRIDGE CASES the green paper cases with W. W. Greener “Sporting Life” retailer’s stamp

£150 - 200

Lot 98

ALDIS

A TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. L197 the range drum with graduations from 50 to 200

£150 - 250

Lot 92

ZEISS

A DURALYT 1.2-5X36 TELESCOPIC SIGHT with illuminated reticule

£300 - 500

Lot 96

STEPHENSON BLAKE

A WALNUT FITTED SHOOT DAY DRINKS AND CIGAR CASE with eight shot cups and four further drinking cups, with removable stand

£200 - 400

Lot 99

HENSOLDT

A ZIELJAGDE 4X TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. 31662 together with two Ajack telescopic sights (3)

£100 - 200

Lot 100

J. PURDEY & SONS

A SCARCE PURDEY

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, 1929

EDITION the inside cover with charge card for gun nos. 24367 and 24713

£150 - 250

Lot 101

CHUBB

A METRIC MULTI GAUGE INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER suitable for 12, 16 and 20-bores, in its wooden box with instructions

The metric version of Chubb’s multi gauge was introduced in 1989.

£200 - 400

Lot 105

A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN SLIP with straps and fleece lining, retailed by B. E. Chaplin, new and unused

£200 - 300

Lot 102

A GROUP OF 10 SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS of various patterns (10)

£150 - 250

Lot 103

WILLIAM GRANT

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and dividers

£250 - 400

Lot 106

A FULL LENGTH LEATHER GUN SLIP

together with a further leather gun slip; a cartridge bag; and a leather leg-of-mutton gun case (4)

Lot 109

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

comprising: 7 various turnscrews; a chamber brush, etc, in a leather covered box with Army & Navy label

£200 - 400

£100 - 200

Lot 110

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 2OZ SILVER-GILT SHOT CUPS

in the form of shotgun cartridges, of approximately 4-bore size

£150 - 250

Lot 104

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A GUNMAKER’S CLEANING KIT in its fitted walnut case

£100 - 200

Lot 107

PARKER HALE

A 12-BORE SHOTGUN CLEANING KIT in its mahogany case; together with a leather gun slip, cartridge bag, etc

£80 - 120

Lot 108

PURDEY

A SCARCE PURDEY’S PATENT 12BORE PINFIRE TURNOVER TOOL the green painted tool with brass fittings and ebony handle

The tool conforms to patent 302 of 1861, the Purdey machine being the first to produce a truly effective rolled turnover.

Lot 111

A COMBINATION SHOTGUN RELOADING TOOL together with a 12-bore pinfire turnover tool by James Dixon (2)

£200 - 400

£1000 - 1500

Lot 112

ELEY KYNOCH

A LIGHTER IN THE FORM OF A 16-BORE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE together with a Purdey marked brass cartridge case; and 3 shot containers (5)

£150 - 250

Lot 113

SEVEN BRASS SHOTGUN SIZING TOOLS

for each calibre from 8-bore down to .410 (7)

£150 - 250

Lot 114

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

including: powder flask, oil can, bullet mould, combination tool, etc

£150 - 250

Lot 117

MAUSER

A SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER FOR A C96 SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 876

the walnut stock with hinged lid, in its correct leather carrier dated ‘1916’, the lid cracked and repaired

£300 - 500

Lot 118

T. F. WOOD & SON

Lot 115

A STALKER’S CANTEEN SET

comprising a lunch box by Whippy & Co; and a flask by James Dixon, in its leather case with canvas straps

£300 - 500

Lot 119

A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE

in its maker’s box with four further interchangeable rods, etc

£500 - 800

Lot 121

J. WOODWARD & SONS

A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£150 - 250

Lot 116

JOHN MCPHERSON

A LEATHER GANNOCHY-TYPE RAPID LOADING CASE for 100 cartridges, with sprung metal clips and rain cover, canvas shoulder strap; together with two framed reproduction Rowland Ward receipts (3)

£400 - 600

Lot 120

A GROUP OF RIFLE CHAMBER REAMING TOOLS

comprising: .375 reamer; 9.5ms reamer; 7mm Rem Mag rougher and finisher reamers by Clymer; and a .300 H&H finisher by Clymer (5)

£80 - 120

Lot 122

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.

A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£150 - 250

J. PURDEY & SONS

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

comprising: named oil bottle and 12-bore snap caps, 3 associated turnscrews and a leather pullthrough pouch

£150 - 200

Lot 123

JAMES PURDEY & SONS

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, worn overall

£150 - 250

Lot 124

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION REVOLVER

4 1/2-inch barrel with loading lever, five-shot cylinder, the frame engraved on the right side “London Patent No. 35791”, chequered grips, refinished overall, in its made-up case with powder flask, etc

£300 - 500

Lot 125

R. J. BATE

A 7MM PINFIRE REVOLVER

3 1/4-inch barrel, the open frame with loading gate and folding burr trigger, retaining some original finish, chequerd walnut grips, contemporary Birmingham black powder proof, in its made-up case

£100 - 200

Lot 126

A PERCUSSION 120-BORE PEPPERBOX PISTOL

3-inch barrel, the frame and hammer with scroll engraving, refinished overall, smoothbore walnut grips, in its made-up case with accessories

£300 - 500

Lot 127

WOOD & SON

A 50-BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL

2-inch damascus turn-off barrel, the frame and hammer with scroll engraving and refinished overall, chequered walnut grip; together with two further percussion pocket pistols; and the major parts of a .177 Ackvoke air pistol (4)

£200 - 400

124

Lot 128

J. BLANCH

A PERCUSSION 40-BORE OVER AND UNDER PISTOL

4 1/4-inch barrels with flat top surface and fixed rear sight, swivel ramrod, the engraved breeches, bolted hammers and frame retaining some hardening colour, chequered walnut grip with trap, London black powder proof

£800 - 1200

Lot 129

HENRY EGG

A 120-BORE PERCUSSION TRANTER’S PATENT REVOLVER, NO. 20821T

3 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with loading lever, the solid frame with scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, chequered walnut grip, in its maker’s mahogany case with bullet mould, powder flask, etc

£1200 - 1800

Lot 130

THOMAS BAKER

A 60-BORE LONG SPUR PERCUSSION REVOLVER

5-inch octagonal barrel with spring-loaded loading lever, the top surface signed “Thomas K. Baker, 88 Fleet Street, London”, six-shot gastight cylinder, the frame and long spur hammer with scroll engraving and retaining much original finish overall, chequered walnut grips, London black powder proof, in its maker’s oak case with powder flask, mould, etc, together with paperwork relating to 8th Cinque Ports, Rifle Volunteers, Prize Contest, dated 1863-1868.

£1200 - 1800

Lot 131

A FINE 38-BORE ADAMS’ PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. B17991, 3378R

6 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with loading lever and impressed with the London Armoury Co. mark, the solid frame with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original finish overall, double action hammer and safety slide, five-shot cylinder, chequered walnut grip with engraved butt trap, black powder proof, in its mahogany case with flask, mould, etc, the escutcheon engraved with a count’s coronet and the name “Alphonse de Morel”

£7500 - 8500

Lot 132

A 20-BORE PERCUSSION UNDERHAMMER WALKING STICK SHOTGUN

29-inch barrel, the handle with detachable shoulder stock, contemporary Birmingham black powder proof

£100 - 200

Lot 133

A MUZZLE-LOADING AIR CANE OF APPROXIMATELY .400 BORE

18 1/2-inch smooth bore barrel with removable rifled liner of approximately .300 calibre, the body with button trigger and retaining some of its black enamelled finish, horn handle

£100 - 200

Lot 134

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .177 “SENIOR” MODEL PRE-WAR AIR PISTOL, S9708

6 1/2-inch barrel with stirrup catch, the frame with impressed patent dates and retaining much original finish, chequered composition grips; together with a Feinwerkbau .177 model 65 target air pistol; and a Walther CP88 CO2 pistol, no. A7198366 (3)

£200 - 400

Lot 135

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A SCARCE BOXED SECOND PATTERN .177 MARK II SERVICE AIR RIFLE, NO. S1600

25 1/2-inch quick detachable barrel, adjustable rear sight, the receiver with screw breech, safety sear and folding aperture sight, retaining much original finish overall, patent dates to 1925, safety catch, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb., in its original cardboard maker’s carton (some age related damage)

£600 - 900

Lot 136

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .22 MARK 3 AIR RIFLE, NO. F754

unassembled and in its maker’s carton, 18 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the receiver with assembly instructions sticker, the half length stock with pistol grip and Webley medallion, 13 1/2-inch pull, in as new unassembled condition, in its maker’s carton with hang tags, instructions, etc

The vendor states that the rifle has never been assembled. The serial number dates the rifle to the final year of production.

£300 - 500

Lot 137

JOSEPH LANG & SON

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15328

the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, leather case with Holland & Holland label

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£300 - 500

Lot 138

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8064

the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, in its maker’s leather case

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£200 - 400

Lot 139

COGSWELL & HARRISON

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9337

the frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, leather case

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£150 - 250

Lot 140

RUDOLF HOFFMAN

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16BORE/7X57R BOXLOCK DRILLING, NO. 2380

the scroll back frame and top lever engraved with scenes of deer and woodland creatures surrounded by bold scrollwork, fences with side clips, side safety and set front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate with engraved trap

£100 - 200

Lot 141

PARKER BROS.

A GROUP OF GUN PARTS

comprising: a 12-bore stock and action of a V.H gun, no. 196988, many parts missing; together with a box containing miscellaneous lock parts, fore-end irons, etc

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£50 - 80

JOSEPH LANG & SON

A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15596/17123

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case

The guns were built for Gilbert William Lloyd Darwin, a descendant of Charles Darwin. The guns have been extensively refurbished and have remained virtually unused since.

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 143

J. PURDEY & SONS

A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 27028/9 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, solid matted ribs, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining virtually of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including leather-covered rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in a Brady leather double gun case with Purdey instruction booklet, 1929 edition

The maker confirms that the guns were built in July 1962 with standard fine engraving and 26-inch barrels with narrow matted ribs.

✪ £14000 - 18000

A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE PEDRETTIENGRAVED “MONACO” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. A101/A102

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and left-handed top levers finely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork against a stippled ground, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling ribbon, the engraver’s name signed on the trigger plate, “G. S. Pedretti”, gold lined cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case with maker’s certificates, etc, together with matching cartridge magazine

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 2010 and were engraved by Mr Pedretti. The guns are a true left handed pair of guns, with left handed top levers and the single triggers firing the left barrel first. The guns have been relatively little used.

✪ £18000 - 24000

145

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FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE

HAND-DETACHABLE LOCK SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 19644/5

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the scrollback frames and patent top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the hinged base plates opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, selective single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case complete with spare locks for each gun, etc,

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1982 and they appear relatively little used.

Please note VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

WESTLEY RICHARDS

Lot 146

GEORGE GIBBS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. C558/9

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings and 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, sunken game ribs, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, ribbed triggers, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, sling eyes, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 147

CHARLES HELLIS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “FEATHERWEIGHT” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3828/9

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 7/8 choke borings, (No.1 gun with replacement barrels by the maker), the additional interchangeable barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving around feather motifs and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s individual lighweight leather cases

The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1937 and that the replacement barrels for the No.1 gun were fitted at a later date.

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 148

E. J. CHURCHILL

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “UTILITY” EASY-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5539/40

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, No.1 gun right barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s lightweight ‘VC’ double motor case

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 149

HENRY ATKIN

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2182/3

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, No.1 gun with 16 1/4-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun with 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz. and 6lb. 4oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang label

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1914 for Captain W. B. Standish and that the replacement barrels were fitted by them in 1974.

✪ £6000 - 8000

Lot 150

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25368/9 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 5/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold numbered top levers, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 15 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 12oz, nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908 as a pair of 12-bore single trigger guns. The replacement barrels were fitted in 1998 by Holland & Holland who sold the guns to the present owner. They have subsequently been re-stocked and converted to double trigger by Michael Rainback.

✪ £8000 - 12000

BOSS & CO.

A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5475 AND 6348 No.1 gun with 30-inch sleeved barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch chopperlump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, patent single triggers, No.1 with selective single trigger, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with spliced-in replacement combs, No.1 gun including 1-inch extension, No.2 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The makers confirm that the No.1 gun was built in 1907 and that the No.2 gun built to match in 1913, with a note that the trigger should be “non-selective”. The first gun is ordered in the names Percy E Bates Bt and F.A. Bates, the second gun ordered by F.A. Bates.

Sir Percy E. Bates Bt 1879-1946 was an English ship owner. Apprenticed to the family firm, he joined Cunard in 1910, became deputy chairman in 1922 and was chairman from 1930 until his death. Frederick Alan Bates 1884-1957 was his younger brother.

✪ £5000 - 8000

Lot 152

J. PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 28137/8 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of their original bright finish, lined cocking indicators, the well figured stocks with semi pistols grips and ebonite extension giving lengths of pull of 14 3/8 and 14inches respectively, 6lb, 6oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case with original recoil pads, etc

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1977 with 27-inch barrels and 2 1/2-inch chambers. The guns have recently had the chambers extended to 2 3/4-inches and reproofed in anticipation of the lead shot ban. The stocks are fitted with 1/4 and 1/2-inch ebonite extensions, however the original leather-covered recoil pads have been retained to allow the guns to be returned to their original specification.

✪ £15000 - 20000

J. PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18084/5

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 and the replacement barrels for the No.2 gun were fitted in 1975.

✪ £12000 - 14000

Lot 154

WILLIAM EVANS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10394/5

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks with slightly swept combs and ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, No,2 gun right bore marked, in their maker’s brassbound leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 155

WILLIAM EVANS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5328/9

30-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, back action bar locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/4-inch extensions, No.2 gun broken at the hand, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case

✪ £800 - 1200

JAMES PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 27963/4

29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, an additional pair of interchangeable 29-inch heavy choke barrels by the maker for the No.1 gun with 2 3/4-inch chambers about full and full choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of their original bright coin finish, lined cocking indicators, ribbed triggers, No.1 gun with 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with leather covered recoil pad, the No.2 gun with 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with slim rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case and leather barrel case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1973 with a pair of additional 2 3/4-inch chamber barrels for the No.1 gun. They were engraved by Martin Bublik.

✪ £18000 - 24000

Lot 157

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6783

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891 as No.2 gun of a pair.

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 158

ARTHUR TURNER

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5479

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed in gold, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock, slight crack at the hand, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 159

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 12-BORE PATENT ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8412

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and replacement rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 160

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13961

28-inch 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 border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1930 and it appears relatively little used.

✪ £1800 - 2400

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “ROYAL DELUXE” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33757, A TWO BARREL SET

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the interchangeable 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, matted ribs, mid extensions, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork surrounding game birds in flight, the maker’s name signed within a banner, the fences deeply carved, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard (for the left hand), 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in circa 1950 and was supplied with two sets of barrels from new.

✪ £10000 - 15000

Lot 162

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35298

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 163

VICKERS LTD

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1449

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, green painted leather case

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 164

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59685

28-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch well matched extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, lightweight canvas case with John Wilkes label

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 165

THOMAS HORSLEY

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3769

30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, top extension, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock cast-on for the left shoulder and including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 166

T. WILD

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8083

30-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2 chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its leather case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 167

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12724

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, leg-of-mutton shaped locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1890.

✪ £1500 - 2000

Lot 168

ARMY & NAVY

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49430

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb., nitro proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 169

UGARTECHEA

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40742

27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and hand detachable locks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 170

UGARTECHEA

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 175214

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2inch figured stock, broken and repaired at the hand, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 171

VICKERS LTD

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1088

30-inch Vickers steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in a lightweight leather motor case with James Purdey & Sons label

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 172

J. BLANCH & SON

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6617

28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 2-inch ebonite extension, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 173

AYA

A 12-BORE “25” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 377291

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof, fore-end wood chipped

✪ £350 - 500

J PURDEY & SONS

A FINE 12-BORE GRIFNEE & DELCOURENGRAVED SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19233

28-inch maker’s replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the rib signed in gold, the frame, locks and top lever profusely carved with mythical creatures and scrolling motifs against a stippled ground, the maker’s name signed in gold, the trigger plate signed by the engravers “P. H. Grifnee and R. Delcour”, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s modern brassbound oak and leather case with outer cover, with accessories and a copy of the maker’s instruction booklet, 1911 edition

The maker confirms that the gun was originally built in 1908 as the No.2 of a pair. The gun was re-barrelled by the maker in 1974. It is believed the gun was re-engraved and refinished circa 1990 and the gun was sold by Bonhams in August 1995.

✪ £10000 - 15000

Lot 175

BOSS & CO.

A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8029

29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, patent single trigger, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1932 as the No.1 gun of a pair.

✪ £6000 - 8000

Lot 176

T. BLAND & SONS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17416

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 177

T. NEWTON

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5619

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 178

LANG & HUSSEY LTD.

A 12-BORE “IMPERIAL EJECTOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10768

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 16 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 179

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16551

29-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bold scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 180

AYA

A 12-BORE ‘25’ MODEL SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 379382

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with floral scroll engraving with flowing ribbons and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its canvas Brady case with maker’s label and retailer’s label S. R. Jeffery & Son, Guildford

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 181

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 362913

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 182

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 425278

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 183

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 523236

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, the last 2 1/2-inches stained by a rubber sleeve, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

J. PURDEY & SON

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14183

30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891 as the No.3 gun of a set.

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 185

WILLIAM EVANS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6399

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted in its canvas case with maker’s label

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 186

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49544

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the stock broken at the hand, butt portion missing, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 187

L. C. SMITH

A 12-BORE “FIELD” MODEL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41488

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the plain frame, locks and top lever retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof

The vendor states that the gun was acquired from American Airforce personnel at Shipdham airfield in Norfolk during the Second World War.

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 188

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58370

29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s canvas case ✪ £700 -

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8780

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scrollback frame and patent top lever retaining much hardening colour, possibly renewed, the maker’s name signed in gold, the removable base plate revealing the hand detachable locks, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case with W. Blaser label

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1904 and the replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1968.

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

† ✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 190

ALEX MARTIN

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18

26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke boring, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 191

JAMES KIRK

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER

27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 192

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 146009

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

The gun appears virtually unused. The serial number dates in to 1978, the last full year of production.

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 193

J. & W. TOLLEY

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88301

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch horn extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 194

PARKER HALE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29318

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full 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. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 195

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE “AVANT TOUT” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41574

30-inch Arcus steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 196

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12318

30-inch replacement damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving within lined borders, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, leather case

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 197

C. HELLIS & SON LTD

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3817

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its leather case

✪ £200 - 400

198

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 21 SKEET BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23560

28-inch dove-tail chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, machined raised ventilated rib by Simmons Gun Specialities, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving and inlaid in gold with scenes of duck, the action base with a pointing dog and rising pheasant, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and including Pachmayr rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof

The gun was imported and sold at Christie’s in 1999 and was proofed upon import in London, the chamber length marking indicating 2 1/2-inch chambers, although the breech of the barrels indicates a 2 3/4-inch chamber. The chamber length actually measures 2 5/8-inches and was therefore correctly marked by the London Proof House.

✪ £3000 - 5000

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1202

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the machined rib with centre bead engraved “Charles Daly Diamond Quality”, crossbolt extension, the scrollback frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, fences with side clips, cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

The gun was built in Prussia by H.A. Lindner and is of very fine quality. The barrels have the H.A.L. with crossed pistols mark for Lindner, it is believed that less then 3000 examples were supplied by this maker prior to World War 1.

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 200

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 135201

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 201

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 536327

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof

The gun appears little used.

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 202

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A 12-BORE ‘D’ CLASS BOXLOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17206

30-inch with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 203

J. P. SAUER & SOHN

A SCARCE 12-BORE SAUER AYA

BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 280396

27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, solid machined rib with crossbolt extension, the scrollback frame and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, fences with side clips, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 136430

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

The gun appears little used.

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 205

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 137321

25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch horn extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 206

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 128641

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 207

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 465966

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 208

T. NEWTON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5168

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 209

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “CAVALIER” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50149

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the scroll backed frame with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ribbed ebonite extension, slightly cracked and repaired at the top strap, fore-end tip missing, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1988. The Cavalier was a new generation of boxlock introduced by Holland & Holland in 1986, continuing in production until circa 1991.

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 210

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69181

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences and intercepting sears, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in a leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 211

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 129923

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rib engraved

“Supplied by Russell Hilsdon. Chichester”, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

£250 -

Lot 212

GEORGE BATE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3324

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather leg-of-mutton case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 213

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 142671

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

The gun appears virtually unused.

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 214

WEST & SON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7827

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 215

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 135726

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 2 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 216

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 186895

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 217

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 23 PIGEON GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 011343

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with chequered heel plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 218

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 23 PIGEON GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. PWK009465E

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed heel plate, beaver tail fore-end, 7lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 219

G. E. LEWIS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11792

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb 5oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £200 - 400

220

A GERMAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK

NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 185595

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, crossbolt extension, fences carved with oak leaves, push-forward cocking lever and fired indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and 1-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, externally lightly rusted overall

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 221

W. W. GREENER

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR

“BLUE ROCK” PIGEON GUN, NO. 77022

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib and top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, non-automatic side safety, 16-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 2-inch extension, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 222 WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 21 BOXLOCK

NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17220

28-inch dove-tail chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the plain frame and top lever retaining some original finish, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 223

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK

NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 166457

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 224

PARKER BROS.

A RARE 12-BORE HALF-FRAME ‘DHE’ MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR

GUN, NO. 241797

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game and dogs, retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock with pistol grip including 2-inch extension with skeleton heel plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof

The rare “half-frame” 12-bore was produced after Remington took control of Parker in 1934 and it is speculated that just a few hundred examples were built before production ended. The vendor states that the gun was acquired during the Second World War from Major France.

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 225

PIOTTI

A SCARCE 12-BORE LEFT-HANDED “VIXEN” MODEL SELF-LOADING

GUN, NO. SP010

25-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, proofed for steel, about 1/2 choke boring, file-cut rib, unrestricted magazine capacity, the left-handed Benelli system receiver profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork, the left side engraved with a fox, the right hand side with a semi nude female and signed by the engraver “D. M. Tezzi”, the top cover outlined with gold, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 226

ROBERT ROPERSON & CO LTD

A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 7164

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 227

THOMAS BLAND & SONS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18427

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder 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, the maker’s name signed within a panel, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores marked, re-jointing recommended

✪ £50 - 80

Lot 228

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 16010

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut broad rib and crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 229

THOMAS BLAND & SON

A 12-BORE “THE BRENT” MODEL 3-INCH BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18798

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4-inch choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 230

J.

RIGBY & CO.

AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 14762

30-inch steel barrels (possibly shortened) with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 11lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

The gun is sold with a Rigby invoice dated 1972 relating to the sale of the gun for £175.

£3500 - 5000

231

BOURNE

A 10-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SPORTING GUN

30-inch damascus barrels, the locks and hammers with scroll engraving, ramrod, the half length fitted stock with steel furniture, 14 1/2-inch pull

£200 - 400

Lot 232

W. MORTER

A 6-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

38-inch two-stage round to octagonal damascus twist barrel, the hammer and lock with scroll engraving, replacement ramrod, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14 1/2-inch pull

£200 - 400

Lot 233

PARKER FIELD & SONS

A 12-BORE PINFIRE GUN, NO. 10216

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and forward pointing underlever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch highly figured fiddle-back maple stock with engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., black powder proof

£400 - 600

Lot 234

LEO MILLS

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 939

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 235

WILLIAM MOORE & GREY

A 16-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2636

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the bolstered frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with bold scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof

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£500 - 700

Lot 236

OATES

A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

30-inch damascus twist barrel signed “Maker Oates”, platinum lined breech, the lock and hammer with scroll engraving, full length ramrod, half length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, black powder proof

£200 - 400

Lot 237

MOORE & HARRIS

A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SPORTING GUN

31-inch damascus twist barrels, the locks and hammers with scroll engraving, ramrod, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull

£200 - 400

Lot 238

WILLIAM COLLINS

A 12-BORE PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER

29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with true cylinder borings,the rounded frame, nonrebounding back locks, hammers and push forward underlever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof

£200 - 400

Lot 239

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 13-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, NO. 13682

30-inch damascus barrels, the breeches with platinum plugs, the non-rebounding backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving, full length ramrod, the half length well figured stock with steel furniture, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb., black powder proof

£200 - 400

Lot 240

ARMY & NAVY

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 16791

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, doll’s head extension, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, stepped bar locks, rebounding hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 241

OSBORNE & JACKSON

A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

31-inch round to octagonal damascus barrel with gold lined breech, the hammer and lock with scroll engraving, full length ramrod, the half length well figured stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof, worn overall

£100 - 200

Lot 242

MORTIMER

A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1666, CONVERTED FROM A MUZZLE LOADER

27 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved “Mortimer, London, Converted by Williams & Powell, Liverpool”, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, possibly of maple, 7lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 243

JOSEPH HARKOM & SON

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1815

29-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores slightly marked, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £1800 - 2400

Lot 244

W. J. JEFFERY & CO.

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5455 (645)

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, machined rib with doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, horn tip from fore-end missing, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 245

J. ATKINSON

A 12-BORE SELF-COCKING HAMMER GUN, NO. 4385

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-down underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 246

JOHN MANTON, SON & COE

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12403

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores marked and dented

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 247

W. LEECH & SON

A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4511

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 248

PRITCHARD

A PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS

16 3/4-inch damascus twist barrel with flared muzzle, the engraved hammer, lock and breech with traces of finish, hammer spur repaired, the full length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 6lb., black powder proof

£700 - 900

Lot 249

SAMUEL BROWN

A 28-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1156

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and Purdey patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 4lb. 13oz., nitro proof, canvas case

The action flats are stamped both with Purdey’s patent use number and the castle trademark of W. & C. Scott.

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 250 PURDEY

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8289

30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rib inlaid with a gold No.1, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and second patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with let-in replacement comb and leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1870 as the No.1 of a pair. The barrels were sleeved in 2010.

£1000 -

Lot 251

W. RICHARDS

A 20-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 8089

26-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding locks, hammers and Powell’s patent lift-up thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, firing pins removed, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted, in its brassbound leather case

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 252

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 30513

30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 253

JOSEPH LANG & SON

A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3709

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with chequered heel plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores dented

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 254

J. BLANCH & SON

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3895, PROBABLY CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE

30-inch damascus barrels with single lump and 2 1/2-inch chambers, recessed choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with bold foliate scroll engraving, the maker’s named signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 255

F. C. SCOTT

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 10045

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas case

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 256

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 26804

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the plain frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores marked

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 257

ALEX HENRY

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4434

27-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib engraved “Makers to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Edinburgh”, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the makers name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 ¾-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb., black powder proof, bores lightly marked and pitted, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 258

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 24339

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 259

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 7932

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underkever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 260

E. J. CHURCHILL

A 16-BORE “HERCULES FINEST QUALITY” MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8310

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, leather palm swell and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather double ‘VC’ case

The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No.2 of a pair in 1966 for Lord Cowdray.

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 261

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 16-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 128710

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 262

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 16-BORE H&H SHOT & REGULATED MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30221

27 1/2-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £250 - 350

263

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56570

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 264

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17876

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, arcaded fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof (bores marginal), leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 265

MCRIRICK & SONS

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 917

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 266

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14011

26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 267

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27105

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, stippled rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of its possibly renewed hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1963.

✪ £6000 - 9000

W. HORTON

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2654

26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about /4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 13-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 1oz., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 269

J. P SAUER & SOHN

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 284010

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, machined solid rib, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 5oz., German nitro proof

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 270

A BELGIAN 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39963

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 271

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A .410 SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8785, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE

27-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about full choke boring, machined top surface, automatic ejector, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 272

WINCHESTER

A .410 BOLT-ACTION GUN, CONVERTED FROM A P14 .303 SERVICE RIFLE, NO. W32920

26-inch barrel with raised fore sight, the receiver with folding aperture rear sight, bolt with side safety, the full length stock with hand guards and steel furniture, 13-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof, magazine capacity converted to single shot

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 273

WINCHESTER

A .410 MODEL 42 TAKE-DOWN PUMPACTION GUN, NO. 24019

26-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, the three-quarter length magazine tube restricted to two-shot, plain frame with machined top surface and retaining some original finish, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with straight hand and maker’s butt plate, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 274

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE 687 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. F68756B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll and game scene decoration, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 5oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 275

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 20-BORE B2G MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 324MZ03711

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, signed by the engraver “G. Garoi”, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £1800 - 2400

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE 687 “SPORTING” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. L60485B

29 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 277

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE B2G MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 863RR65144

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, signed by the engraver “J. M. Florent”, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch swan-neck figured stock with maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 278

P. BERETTA

A 28-BORE “SILVER PIGEON S” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. U96672B

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

The gun appears new and unused.

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 279

BROWNING

A 28-BORE “SYNERGY” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22147MT132

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with stylised decoration, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof

The gun appears little used.

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 280

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK

EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 26681, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the interchangeable 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, solid file-cut ribs, the frame, lock and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single trigger, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1958 for Abercrombie & Fitch as a single trigger gun with a pistol grip stock and notes that the extra barrels had been fitted by 1974, but is unclear of the exact date.

✪ £20000 - 30000

A 12-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 5488, A TWO BARREL SET 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the interchangeable 27 1/2-inch skeet barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, true cylinder borings and ported muzzles, machined ventilated ribs, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scrolling foliage around detailed scenes of dogs and game in landscapes, the trigger plate signed by the engraver “Galeazzi”, single trigger, nonautomatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, slightly raised comb and ribbed heel plate, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, Beretta plastic case

The makers confirm the gun was built in 1969.

✪ £8000 - 12000

Lot 282

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE SO9 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AAA018B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed by the engraver “G. Sabatti”, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted lightweight leather case

✪ £14000 - 18000

A 12-BORE MODEL 32 TC SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2598, FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF RUSSELL B. AITKEN

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the plain blacked frame with pointing dog motifs, the action base embellished with a gilt insignia of the Camp Fire Club of America, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch replacement figured maple stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof, together with its original maple stock with raised comb, the pistol grip inlaid with an imperial double-headed eagle and Monte Carlo competition labels

The gun was formerly the property of the well-known American shot Russell B. Aitken (1910-2002). This gun is recorded as having been used in competition in 1957 at Monte Carlo, Estoril and Madrid. Robert Churchill described Aitken as the “greatest all round shot” he had ever encountered and he was often referred to as an icon of American marksmanship.

Provenance: Christie’s, London, 13 May 2003, Lot 127.

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 284

SYMES & WRIGHT

A FINE 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. OU00

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted solid rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved and carved with oak leaves and acorns, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, the action base with a squirrel amongst oak leaves, retaining all of its original bur nished and lacquered finish, the trigger plates signed by the engraver “M. K. Smith, 95”, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., superior nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with maker’s accessories

The gun was completed in 1995 and appears almost unused and retains almost all of its original finish. The vendor states that the gun was to have been Pete Symes’ personal gun and although started first, it was put to one side when subsequent customer orders were received. It was only completed when ordered by the cur rent owner with the request that the maker build him a 20-bore over and under gun in the shortest possible time.

✪ £15000 - 20000

Lot 285

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE MODEL 687EL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. C94498B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 286

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 900 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 300524

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 287

MIROKU

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 346977

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 288

RIZZINI

A 20-BORE “ARUM LIGHT” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35898

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scrollwork surrounding gold embellished game birds, selective single trigger, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 5lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 289

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE MODEL 686 SPECIAL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. D91852B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 290

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE “SILVER PIGEON 3” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. R51535S

29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, selective single trigger, 14 1/2inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 291

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE “GRAND EUROPEAN” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. K450340

27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/4inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof; together with a Remington 12-bore model 1100 self-loading gun, no. M099595V (2)

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 292

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE B2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 63355S77

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever engraved with scenes of game surrounded with scrollwork and signed by the engraver “L. A. Campo”, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 293

PERAZZI

A 12-BORE MX3B SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 62473

29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the plain frame, top lever and hand detachable trigger block retaining some original finish, the maker’s name signed in gold, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, with slight cracks at the rear of the trigger block, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 294 FAIR

A 28-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 174208

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 295

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 101 XTR “WATERFOWL” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. K481900E

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever engraved with scenes of duck and geese, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 296

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE “XPERT” MODEL 96 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SKEET GUN, NO. K407777

27-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, plain frame and top lever, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 297

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE B1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 87758

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 298

BAIKAL

A RUSSIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8659822

27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever decorated with bear and wild boar scenes, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 299

MIROKU

A 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. 674272

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 300

MIROKU

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50285NP

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, plain frame and top lever, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured straighthand stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 301

ARMI SILMA

AN ITALIAN 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 43006

27 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration, nonautomatic safety catch, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 302

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE B2C MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8B3PM01125

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, signed by the engraver “L. Cortts”, non-automatic safety, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 303

MIROKU

A 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3328204

28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch figured straight hand stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb, Belgian nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 304

MIROKU

A 12-BORE MODEL 7000SP-I SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. 51931PT

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and raised inset comb, maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 305

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SKEET GUN, NO. 47296S75

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 306

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE B2G SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 325NY01951

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the breech inlaid in gold with the name ‘Heinz Kammer’, the frame and top lever engraved with scenes of game and duck surrounded by scrollwork and signed by the engraver “C Perfido”, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof, fore-end wood with slight cracks and repairs

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 307

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE 686 “SILVER PIGEON 1” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. V24789S

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, leather covered comb raiser, 1 1/2-inch original section re-attached, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 308

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE 687 EELL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER

OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. P21279B

29 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable Teague choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side bolts and top lever with game scene engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s heel plate, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case with spare chokes, instructions, etc

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 309

PERAZZI

A 12-BORE MX8 SCO MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 60614

29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, top lever and hand detachable trigger block with fine scroll engraving surrounding realistic scenes of game and dogs, signed by the engraver “Compana”, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and leather covered recoil pad, 8lb., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £2500 - 3500

Lot 310

PERAZZI

A 12-BORE MX8 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER

OVER AND UNDER SKEET GUN, NO. 54199

27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the muzzles recessed and ventilated, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original finish, the detachable trigger block with V springs, nonautomatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, vinyl covered case

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 311

PERAZZI

A 12-BORE MX8 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39200

26 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, the top barrel with full choke boring, the bottom barrel with interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, detachable trigger block with V springs, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4inch figured stock with straight hand, 7lb., Italian nitro proof, vinyl covered case with spare chokes

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 312

MIROKU

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR SKEET GUN, NO. 676586

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original finish, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

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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.

3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS

(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.

(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.

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;

(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;

(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.

(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.

5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

(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) 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.

(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).

7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION

(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.

(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) 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

(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the "Payment Date").

(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.

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

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) 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;

(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

10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES

(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) 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.

11. DATA PROTECTION

(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.

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.

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.

DEFINITIONS

“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.

1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES

(a) The Seller warrants to GG and the Buyer that:(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;

(iii) the Seller has provided all relevant information about the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, provenance and import/export history of the Property;

(iv) there are no copyright or other restrictions on GG’s rights to produce and publish images of the Property.

(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.

3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

(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”).

(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

(a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, GG will assume the risk of loss or damage to Property received from the Seller until:-

(i) risk passes to the Buyer; or

(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.

(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.

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

(a) GG will advise Sellers whether or not their Property has sold. Unsold Property may either:-

(i) be reconsigned for sale; 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.

(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:-

(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.

(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.

10. DATA PROTECTION

(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.

(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).

11. MISCELLANEOUS

(a) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.

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.

CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

All lots are offered subject to Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Conditions of Business.

ESTIMATES AND RESERVES

Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no predetermined starting prices. Estimates may be subject to revision. Published estimates are exclusive of buyer’s premium and VAT.

All lots are subject to reserves. The reserve price is never higher than the low pre-sale estimate.

BUYER’S PREMIUM AND VAT

A buyer’s premium of 25% is applicable on the first £100,000 and then 20% on amounts above this.

The buyer’s premium is subject to VAT at the current standard rate (20%). Lots are normally offered for sale under the auctioneers margin scheme and VAT is payable on the buyers premium by all buyers.

Lots marked with a dagger symbol † will be offered under normal UK VAT rules and VAT will be charged on both the hammer price and the buyers premium.

Lots marked with a ‡ or Ω symbol has been imported from outside the EU to be sold at auction under temporary importation. VAT is applicable on the hammer price at the following rates:

‡ @ 5%

Ω @ 20%

Standard rate VAT remains payable on the buyer’s premium by all buyers.

FIREARMS ACT 1968

UK bidders are reminded of the requirements of the Firearms Act, and that they must hold the appropriate authority to posses the firearms which they intend to purchase. A copy of your Firearms or Shotgun certificate must accompany your absentee bids and buyer registration. For further information please consult the notes at the beginning of this catalogue.

PRE-SALE EXHIBITION

All auctions are on public view for at least two days prior to the sale.

CONDITION REPORTS

All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-sale exhibition and view the lots in person. If this is not possible, we will be pleased to provide a condition report where practical. All condition reports are provided in good faith. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots. Please refer to Conditions of Business for further information.

BIDDING IN PERSON

To bid with us you must register to obtain a bidding number. You will be asked to provide proof of identity. All lots sold will be invoiced to the name and address in which the paddle has been registered and will not be transferred to other names or addresses. If you instruct an agent to bid on your behalf, you will need to provide a letter of authority to this effect.

ABSENTEE BIDDING

Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible (subject to other bids received, reserves and competition in the saleroom). It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. These services are offered free of charge and are subject to our Condition of Business.

ONLINE BIDDING

The online bidding facility is provided by Invaluable for th e convenience of our clients and is subject to Invaluable’s 5% surcharge for this service. Buyers not wishing to pay this surcharge should make every effort to take advantage of the free Absentee Bidding service.

PAYMENT

Payment is due in sterling immediately after the sale and before purchases can be released. Payments in person can be made in the saleroom on the day of the auction. After this payments must be made by post, card transactions by telephone or electronic transfer to our bank. Gavin Gardiner Ltd. welcome the following methods of payment:

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD

We are pleased to accept debit cards, however for credit cards we are unable to accept payments over £500 due to the bank charges involved.

STERLING BANKER’S DRAFT OR BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE

AND ELECTRONIC OR WIRE TRANSFER

Drawn on a recognised UK bank or building society.

STERLING CHEQUE OR CASH

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.

ELECTRONIC AND WIRE TRANSFERS

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

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories

COMMISSION BID SLIP

Please send bids via email to info@gavingardiner.com at least 24 hours before the auction

FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 30 APRIL 2025

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 25% 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.

All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT. Please submit your bids as early 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.

NAME (BLOCK LETTERS)

ADDRESS (BLOCK LETTERS)

DATE:

GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS TELEPHONE BIDS

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.

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.

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).

Pl ease 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

(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.

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.

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 i s subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service. Please complete the bidding slip and clearly mark it “Telephone”.

For further information please call the numbers published at the front of the auction catalogue.

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.

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