Gavin Gardiner

FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS New Bond Street, London

20 April 2011

Gavin Gardiner Limited

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AUCTION

Tuesday 19 April 2011 9 am to 4.30 pm

Sotheby’s Upper Grosvenor Gallery 34-35 New Bond Street London W1A 2AA

Sotheby’s Upper Grosvenor Gallery 34-35 New Bond Street London W1A 2AA Wednesday 20 April 2011 9 am to 1 pm

Wednesday 20 April 2011 at 2pm

IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR BUYERS Sporting Guns, Rifles and Ammunition will not be released without the appropriate Firearm or Shotgun certificate. Overseas certificates are not valid in the U.K. Firearms will be released by appointment only.

The buyer of any firearm must hold the appropriate Certificate (or other valid authority) to acquire the firearm.

FIREARMS ACT 1968

Lots marked with a will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Firearms Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.

Lots marked with a ✸ will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Shotgun Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.

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) of the act applies.

PROOF OF FIREARMS

The term ‘proof exemption certificate’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House but not proved, as either (a) it was deemed of interest and not intended for use, or (b) ammunition was not available. In either case, the firearm must be regarded as unsafe to fire unless subsequently proved. Firearms proved for Black Powder should not be used with modern smokeless ammunition.

The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House

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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 1968 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

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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 purchasers business.

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

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European buyers are reminded of the regulations concerning the transfer of Firearms within the E.E.C. Overseas certificates are not valid in the U.K..

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COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

Lots will be available for collection at Sotheby’s saleroom until 12 noon on the day following the auction. All uncollected lots will then be packed and returned to Gavin Gardiner Limited’s secure storage in West Sussex. Lots will be available for collection in West Sussex by prior appointment from 9am on the following working day (two days after the auction).

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FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS Lots 1-212 Wednesday 20 April 2011 at 2 pm

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Lot 1 SMITH & WESSON A SCARCE .44 MODEL 3 RUSSIAN THIRD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 33011 6-inch hinged barrel with maker’s legend and patent dates to Aug 24.69, six shot cylinder, the frame with spur trigger guard and smooth walnut grips, lanyard loop and inspector’s stamp S.H. within a diamond, retaining most of its original nickel-plated finish, contemporary London black powder proof, in its fitted oak case with business card for Sir Herbert E.White The revolver was given to Sir Herbert E.White in 1878 by Sir John Drummond-Hay in recognition of services rendered to HM Government in Tangiers during 1877. Extracts from letters and diaries relating to this are included.

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £3500 - 4500

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Lot 2 WEBLEY A .455/.476 WG ARMY MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 8792 the hinged barrel with P.Webley & Son retailer’s stamp, fitted with later adjustable target sights, the frame with stirrup catch and retaining much original finish, flared walnut grip, lanyard loop, black powder proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £500 - 700

Lot 3 WALTHER A 1-INCH SIGNAL PISTOL, NO. 469 6-inch part-octagonal barrel, of lightweight alloy construction overall, the receiver with Walther banner dated 1937, chequered composition grips, retaining much of its anodised finish, German nitro proof The pistol was recovered from a downed German aircraft in the South of England.

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

Lot 4 A CONTINENTAL 6MM SALOON PISTOL, NO. 89 9 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with fixed sights, the breech signed Regle, trigger guard with spur, chequered walnut grip, Belgian proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £80 - 120

Lot 5 W. R. PAPE A .410 WALKING STICK SHOTGUN 27-inch barrel with cane covering, the horn handle with engraved silver escutcheon and button trigger; together with a further .410 walking stick gun, 25-inch barrel, walnut handle with trigger and guard (2) This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 200

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Lot 6 DUMONTHIER A .410 WALKING STICK GUN, NO. 386 26-inch barrel with cane covering, nickel plated fittings and horn handle; together with a similar .410 walking stick gun, no. 90 (2) This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

Lot 7 DUMONTHIER A .410 WALKING STICK GUN 26-inch barrel with cane exterior and stag horn handle; together with a further .410 walking stick gun, with 29-inch barrel, cane exterior and horn handle (2)

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This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £80 - 120

Lot 8 WINCHESTER A 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON 11 1/2-inch barrel with 2 5/8-inch chamber, on its cast-iron carriage, with iron wheels £150 - 250

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Lot 9 WINCHESTER A 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON 11 1/2-inch barrel with 2 5/8-inch chamber, on its cast-iron carriage, with iron wheels £150 - 250

Lot 10 WINCHESTER A 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON 11 1/2-inch barrel with 2 5/8-inch chamber, on its cast-iron carriage, with iron wheels £150 - 250

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Lot 11 REMINGTON A .35 REM MODEL 8 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 27885 22-inch barrel with raised fore sight and tangent rear sight, receiver with safety lever, 14-inch stock with recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 150

Lot 12 ITHACA GUN CO. A 12-BORE MODEL 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL PUMP ACTION GUN, NO. 371696297 20-inch barrel with rifle sights, plain receiver with matted Parkerised finish, full length magazine tube, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 150

Lot 13 REMINGTON A .35 REM MODEL 8F “PREMIER” SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 22090 22-inch shrouded barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork surrounding scenes of elk, bear and deer, 14-inch highly figured stock with straight hand and composition butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

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This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £300 - 500

Lot 14 MANNLICHER A 6.5MM BOLT-ACTION TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 22598 22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a B. Nickel Marburg 4x36 telescopic sight, bolt with turn-down handle and flag safety, rotary magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, ribbed butt plate with trap, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof £300 - 500

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Lot 15 SAKO A .375 H&H MAGNUM L61R MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 75631 24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a B. Nickel Marburg telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, recoil stud, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb.

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Lot 16 ARTHUR TURNER A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 270 23-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator and inlaid with the maker’s name in gold, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, half length figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 9lb., nitro proof

Lot 17 A. FRANCOTTE A .375 MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 20467 26-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding shade, raised rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, Belgian nitro proof, 10lb. 6oz.

A small quantity of ammunition may be made available to the purchaser of this lot. £200 - 300

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Lot 18 J. ROBERTS & SON A .300 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3086 25-inch barrel, the DWM marked receiver with fine scroll engraving and mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, tang safety, hinged magazine base plate with fine scroll engraving, recoil stud, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 4oz. ÂŁ2500 - 3500

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Lot 19 ENFIELD A .410 SINGLE BARREL BOLT-ACTION SHOTGUN, NO. 5918, CONVERTED FROM A SERVICE RIFLE 29-inch barrel with fore and rear sights, bolt with dust cover and safety catch, receiver dated 1894, detachable box magazine, half length sporterised stock, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof £80 - 120

Lot 20 BSA A .22 SUPERSPORT-FIVE BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1619S 20-inch barrel fitted with a Parker Hale sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Simmons 4x40 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, bolt with side safety, halflength stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 13 3/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, together with three spare magazines £70 - 90

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Lot 21 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 6332 22 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 6x45 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 9lb., nitro proof £800 - 1200

Lot 22 A .22 MARTINI ACTION RIFLE, NO. 25817 20-inch barrel with folding leaf sights and machined top surface, the receiver with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 4lb. 8oz., nitro proof £30 - 40

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Lot 23 RUGER A .458 WIN MAG NO.1 MODEL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 133-04196 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight, plain frame with sliding safety, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock including pistol grip and recoil pad, sling swivels, 9lb. 3oz., nitro proof The rifle appears virtually unused. £300 - 500

Lot 24 WINCHESTER A .30-30 COMMEMORATIVE “ANTLERED GAME” EDITION MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION CARBINE, NO.AG18155 20-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, full length magazine tube, the gold washed frame with scenes of deer amidst scrollwork, 13 1/4-inch highly figured stock with inlet medallion and crescent butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s factory carton The rifle appears new and unused.

Please note that VAT is payable @ 17.5% is payable on the hammer price. Ω £150 - 250

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Lot 25 WINCHESTER A .38-55 COMMEMORATIVE “OLIVER S. WINCHESTER” EDITION MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, NO. OW7050 24-inch octagonal barrel with full length magazine tube, gold washed frame, with commemorative scenes, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with crescent butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s carton The rifle appears new and unused.

Please note VAT @ 17.5% is payable on the hammer price. Ω £150 - 250

Lot 26 RUGER A .416 RIGBY NO.1 MODEL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 134-02873 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, short raised rib with folding leaf sight and mounted with a Nikko Sterling 1.5-6x24 telescopic sight with illuminated reticule, plain frame with tang safety, 13 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, sling swivels, 10lb. 9oz., nitro proof The rifle appears new and unused. £650 - 750

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Lot 27 A .500 3-INCH NITRO EXPRESS FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 132-70542 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, short raised rib with folding leaf sights, the frame with border and scroll engraving and inlaid with gold, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 10lb. 4oz., nitro proof £2000 - 2500

Lot 28 T. & W. HARRISON A .360 NO.5 HAMMER ROOK RIFLE 26-inch octagonal barrel with folding leaf sight, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original blued finish, rotary underlever and central hammer, 14 14/-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 4lb. 13oz., black powder proof £300 - 500

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Lot 29 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .360 NO.5 MODEL HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, NO. 5893 28-inch octagonal barrel with folding leaf sights, the rounded frame and scrolling underlever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original finish, central hammer, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 13oz., black powder proof £500 - 700

Lot 30 WINCHESTER A .44 WCF MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE, NO. 457007B 20-inch barrel with full-length magazine tube, folding rear sight, plain receiver with sliding dust cover and saddle ring, 12 3/4-inch stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price. ‡ £500 - 700

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Lot 31 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A .360 NO.5 SIDE LEVER EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, NO. 4851 26-inch octagonal barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves and partially file cut top surface, the frame and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, automatic ejector , the tang mounted with folding peep sight and sliding safety catch, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cap and ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 5oz., black powder proof

Lot 32 CHARLES LANCASTER A SCARCE .295 OVAL BORE HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, NO. 8146 26 1/2-inch round barrel with flat matted top surface, folding leaf sight, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock and top lever with fine border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, 5lb. 3oz., black powder proof

£2000 - 3000

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Lot 33 WESTLEY RICHARDS A .300 SHERWOOD MARTINI ACTION TAKE-DOWN RIFLE, NO. 7561 27 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight and folding ladder sight, the receiver engraved with retailer’s name S. Parthasarathy Chitty & Co, Madras, 14-inch stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., special definitive proof £600 - 900

Lot 34 J.Y. POTTER A .300 HAMMER ROOK RIFLE 27 1/4-inch octagonal Parker rifled barrel, with machined top surface and folding leaf sight, the frame, side lever and central hammer with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original finish, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and decorative butt plate showing a roosting pigeon, 5lb.

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Lot 35 A FRENCH CHASSEPOT 11MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE 32 1/2-inch barrel with folding ladder sight, octagonal breech with bolt, full length stock with steel furniture, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb.

11oz., acid cleaned overall, with its matching bayonet £80 - 120

Lot 36 TOWER A .577 TWO-BAND INDIAN PATTERN ENFIELD MUSKET 32-inch barrel with fixed sights, the lock impressed Tower, 1860, full length stock with two barrel bands and brass furniture, ramrod, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 1oz. £150 - 250

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Lot 37 OWEN POWELL A SCARCE .75 NEWARKS PATENT HAMMER RIFLE 28-inch octagonal damascus barrel with folding leaf sights, two-groove rifling, the hinged breech block with border and scroll engraving, bar lock with dummy hammer, half-length stock with steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, ramrod, 7lb. 13oz., black powder proof

Lot 38 A BELGIAN ALBINI BRAENDLIN MODEL 1853/67 11MM SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 3967 34 1/2-inch barrel with folding ladder sight, the hinged breech with extractor, hammer with linked pin, the full length stock with steel furniture and cleaning rod, 13 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 1oz.

Newarks patent, while superficially similar to the Snider action, differs in that a firing pin and striker are internal and the hammer operated only as a cocking lever.

£400 - 600

VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price. ‡ £700 - 900

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Lot 39 A RARE FRENCH 9X46 1854 MOSQUETON TREUILLE de BEAULIEU, NO. 116 311/2-inch barrel with octagonal breech section, with folding ladder sight, numbered fore sight, the receiver with falling block and sprung trigger guard, sling swivels, full length stock with brass furniture and bayonet bar, 11 3/4-inch pull, 6llb. 6oz.

Emperor Napoleon III was very interested in new technology and in 1851 asked Captain Beaulieu to study and develop a simple breech loading mechanism. Introduced in 1854 the Emperor chose to equip his own security service, Cent-Gardes, with this innovative breech-loading carbine, the first in French service.To make the weapon more impressive it was equipped with a bayonet which was longer than the rifle itself.

Seeing limited service, they were withdrawn in 1870 following the surrender of Napoleon III and the disbanding of the Cent-Gardes. ÂŁ2000 - 3000

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Lot 40 A 16-BORE PERCUSSION LIGHT DRAGOON CARBINE 15 12-inch barrel with fixed sights, the lock and hammer with border engraving, impressed with a crown and WR, the full length stock with brass furniture, the butt plate engraved S.S.Y.C. D30 (South Staffordshire Yeomanry), ramrod with swivel, 5lb. 5oz. £400 - 600

Lot 41 ENFIELD A .577/.450 MARTINI HENRY MARK III SERVICE RIFLE 33-inch barrel with folding ladder sight, the receiver dated 1883, full length stock with two barrel bands, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., together with its matching bayonet by Wilkinson Sword £300 - 500

Lot 42 COMBLAIN A BRAZILIAN CONTRACT FALLING BLOCK SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 21816 33-inch barrel with bayonet bar, the receiver with falling block action, the full length stock with two brass barrel bands, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., together with its matching bayonet

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Lot 43 A .577/.450 SNIDER ENFIELD PATTERN RIFLE, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE 26 1/2-inch barrel with folding ladder sight, two barrel bands, unmarked lock and breech, full length stock with 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., £200 - 300

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Lot 44 A NEPALESE .577/.450 GEHENDRA SERVICE RIFLE 33-inch barrel with ladder rear sight, Martinitype action with Nepalese markings, full length with two barrel bands, 14 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., together with its bayonet £200 - 300

Lot 45 A .577 SNIDER ENFIELD-TYPE SERVICE RIFLE, OF OVERSEAS MANUFACTURE 37-inch barrel with folding ladder sight, hinged breech block, lock and hammer, the full length stock with three barrel bands, 14inch pull, 8lb. 10oz. £200 - 300

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Lot 46 W. J. JEFFERY A 12-BORE/.360 EXPRESS COMBINATION HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 15778 28-inch barrels with machined short raised rib and folding Express sights, the frame, rebounding backlock, hammers and push forward underlever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 10lb. 2oz., nitro proof Please note VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price. ‡ £400 - 600

Lot 47 CHAPUIS A .375 RIMLESS MAGNUM BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 7294, RETAILED BY DYNAMIT NOBEL 25 1/2-inch barrels with raised ventilated rib and mounted with a Leupold 1.5-5 telescopic sight, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, engraved trap and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, beaver tail fore-end, 10lb. 15oz., nitro proof £3000 - 4000

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KING EDWARD VII 1841-1910 Born in 1841, Prince Edwards love of field sports came from his father, and it was his mother, Queen Victoria's refusal to involve him in matters of State that unwittingly ensured that he had the time to indulge in his passions.Thus the Prince set the standards for society highlife and all of society sought to emulate him. In 1864 he bought Sandringham, in the heart of Englands finest game country, and developed it in to a fine shooting estate.This instilled a spirit of competition amongst his peers as they vied with each other for the reputation of their own estates and the opportunity to entertain the Prince in appropriate style.

This extract from the preface of Alfred Watson's classic 1911 book "King Edward VII as a Sportsman" sums up The Kings achievements as a Sportsman the best: Most country gentlemen hunt or shoot – perhaps visit Scotland and use the rifle as well as the gun; some keep racehorses or steeplechasers, others are yachtsmen, and a limited number have shot big game in other continents.Very few have ever gained distinction in all these sports alike: there is no record of any one who has approached the wide range and high degree of success achieved by King Edward VII. Had His Majesty been a private personage the account of his career as a sportsman could scarcely have failed to arrest the attention of those who are devoted to the various pursuits in which he won renown; but the "good man to hounds," the neat and effective shot, the owner of Derby winners and of victorious yachts, the marksman to whose rifle six tigers fell in a single day, sat on the throne of the Empire; and interest in what he did is immeasurably increased for the reason that his participation in these sports constantly brought to light, the singular amiability of His Majesty's character – his generosity, unselfishness, his ever keen desire to give pleasure to others and his unfailing readiness to recognise the efforts of his faithful servants.

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Lot 48 J. PURDEY A .500/.450 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 9015, BUILT FOR HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES 28 1/2-inch barrels with full length damascus rib, with folding leaf sight to 250, the rounded frame, non- rebounding back lock, bolted hammers and rotary underlever/trigger guard with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with cheekpiece and engraved steel butt plate, the silver escutcheon with presentation inscription E T Rose XRH, From HRH The Prince of Wales,Terrai, Feb 28th 1876, 9lb. 15oz., black powder proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1873 for HRH The Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales departed for an epic eight month tour of India in 1875, returning in 1876. Chapter X "Sport Abroad:The Indian Tour" of Alfred Watson's classic "King Edward VII as a Sportsman" covers this in detail, most notably the month spent hunting Tiger's in the Terrai.This rifle, the Prince's own, was used extensively during this time, and at the end of the month, presented to Lieutenant E.T. Rose of the 10th Hussars,The Prince of Wales own regiment.The Hussars accompanied the Prince during his visit and were involved in many of the ceremonies associated with the State visit.

Lieutenant Edward Temple Rose was born in 1855, the son of the Rt Hon Sir John Rose. He was gazetted a sub-lieutenant in the 10th Hussars on June 13th 1874 and served with his regiment in India, including action with the Khyber Field Force and the advance on Jallalabad, returning home in 1880. He resigned his commission in 1885.

VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price. ÂŁ7000 - 9000

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Lot 49 JOSEPH LANG & SON A FINE 7X65R SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 15082 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with ramp fore sight with folding moon bead, the short raised rib with folding leaf sights and mounted with a Kahles 6x telescopic sight in clase mounts, doll’s head extension, the re-coloured frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining almost all of its renewed hardening colour, extended top strap, bolted safety, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, sling eyes, 9lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built in circa 1912 as a 6.5mm and that it has subsequently been converted to 7x65. £12000 - 15000

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Lot 50 WILKINSON & SON A SCARCE 16-BORE PINFIRE RIFLE, NO. 6213 26-inch barrels with broad flat rib, folding leaf sight to 200 and signed Gunmaker to Her Majesty, the rounded frame, bolted back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll and border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner,Wilkinson’s lever fore-end, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz., black powder proof, butt plate missing

Lot 51 C. G. BONEHILL A 12-BORE/.577/.450 BELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE HAMMER CAPE RIFLE, NO. 4476 28 1/4-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about full choke boring, the rifle barrel with Henry rifling, full length machined rib fitted with leaf sight to 700, patent clip lump, crossbolt extension, the plain frame, rebounding bar lock and hammers with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plates, 9lb. 4oz., black powder proof

Lot 52 ROBERT HUGHES & SONS A 12-BORE/.577/.450 HAMMER CAPE RIFLE, NO. 1376 30-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about improved cylinder boring, the rifle barrel with Henry rifling, machined full length rib with leaf sights to 500 and folding ladder sight, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding barlock, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 8lb. 15oz., black powder proof

£1400 - 1800

£800 - 1200

£800 - 1200

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Lot 53 KYNOCH A LARGE QUANTITY OF BIG GAME RIFLE AMMUNITION in its original maker’s bricks of 50, comprising: 700 rnds .450 Nitro Express (3 1/4-inch), solid bullet; 450 rnds .450 Nitro Express (3 1/4-inch), soft-nosed bullet; 250 rnds .450/.400 (3-inch), solid bullet; 300 rnds .450/.400 (3-inch), soft-nosed bullet; 100 rnds .450/.400 (3 1/4-inch), solid bullet; 100 rnds .450/.400 (3 1/4-inch), soft-nosed bullet; 450 rnds .500/.465, solid bullet; and 100 rnds .500/.465, soft-nosed bullet, original maker’s packets The ammunition has been dry stored in the UK since its manufacture. £1200 - 1800

Lot 55 KYNOCH 133 RNDS OF .275 H&H MAGNUM RIMLESS AMMUNITION in maker’s boxes of 5, metal covered aluminium tipped bullet, 105 grns

Lot 56 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 60 ROUNDS OF .500/.465 NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION 480 grns, steel jacket solid bullet £40 - 60

£40 - 60

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Lot 54 KYNOCH A LARGE QUANTITY OF BIG GAME RIFLE AMMUNITION in its maker’s bricks of 50, comprising: 900 rnds .470 Nitro Express (3 1/4-inch), solid bullet; 100 rnds .470 Nitro Express (3 1/4-inch), soft-nosed bullet; 100 rnds .475 No.2 (3 1/4-inch), solid bullet; 450 rnds .500/.465 (3 1/4-inch), solid bullet; 100 rnds .500/.465 (3 1/4-inch), soft-nosed bullet; 1550 rnds .500 (3-inch), solid bullet; and 350 rnds .500 (3-inch), soft-nosed bullet, in its maker’s original packets The ammunition has been dry stored in the UK from new. £1200 - 1800

Lot 57 ELEY A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AND MODERN SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES many boxed; together with 4 boxes of Holland & Holland cartridges; and a quantity of Purdey cartridges

✸ £70 - 90

Lot 58 A QUANTITY OF BIG GAME RIFLE AMMUNTIION various calibres, including: .450, .470, .500, .500/.465, etc, mainly Kynoch, together with a quantity of Remington .222 Rem Mag £200 - 300

Lot 59 KYNOCH A SMALL QUANTITY OF SOFTNOSED BULLETS comprising: 100 x .375 magnum, 100 x 9.3 Mauser, 100 x 7.9 Mauser and 100 x 6.5mm Mauser, in their makers’ packaging

Lot 60 A SMALL QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS RIMFIRE AMMUNITION in their makers’ original boxes, including: Eley, Kynoch, ICI, Remington,Winchester,Western, etc

Lot 63 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A GREEN LEATHER LIGHTWEIGHT MOTOR CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels, in its canvas outer cover

Lot 64 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A SILVER ENGRAVED MATCH BOX COVER together with a pair of Holland & Holland snap caps, oil bottle, hand guards, cloth, etc

£50 - 80

£500 - 700

£50 - 80

Lot 61 A SMALL QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS CENTREFIRE AMMUNITION of mainly revolver and rook rifle calibres, by Eley, Kynoch,Winchester, etc, in their makers’ boxes £50 - 80

Lot 62 KYNOCH A SMALL QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS AMMUNITION approximately 350 rounds, in their maker’s original packets covering a broad range of small and medium rifle calibres £150 - 250

Lot 65 SIX VINTAGE LEATHER FULL LENGTH GUN SLIPS various patterns £100 - 150

£150 - 250

Lot 66 T. F.WOOD & SON A SET OF 6 POLISHED HORN TABLE SETTINGS/MENU CARD HOLDERS the horn bodies with nickel silver fittings, individually numbered 1 to 6; together with a matching hornhandled paper knife £120 - 180

Lot 67 A LARGE SIZE POLISHED BRASS OIL BOTTLE together with a matching patch pot; and a pair of horn-handled turnscrews (4) £120 - 180

Lot 68 A SILVER SALT AND PEPPER POT IN THE FORM OF SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES the 8-bore size salt and pepper with screw-off cartridge heads, hallmarked London, 1985, 3 1/2inches long

Lot 69 A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN SLIP fleece lined, with leather strap £80 - 120

£150 - 250

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Lot 70 SIX COPPER POWDER FLASKS of various patterns and sizes, three

by Dixon & Son, one by Sykes, one

by Hawkesley £300 - 400

Lot 71 SIX COPPER POWDER FLASKS of various sizes and styles, two by Bartram, one by Heath and one by Barlow £300 - 400

Lot 72 TWO SHOT MEASURES AND ONE COMBINATION SHOT & POWDER MEASURE £140 - 180

Lot 73 ASPREY A COLLECTION OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: oil bottle, grease can, 20-bore snap caps and 2 threepiece shotgun cleaning rods £80 - 120

Lot 74 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a leather leg-of-mutton gun case, stamped with the initials ‘B.S.A’ (2)

Lot 75 FOUR CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR WHISTLES for 12, 16 and 20-bores, nickel plated £150 - 250

£200 - 300

Lot 76 “AFRICAN GAME TRIALS”,

BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT London, 1910, 2nd reprint; together with four further titles,“Maneaters of Kumoan”,“Roland Ward: Records of Big Game”,“With Boat and Gun in the Yangtze Valley” and “Sport and Ornithology” (5)

Lot 77 A CUSTOM KNIFE 6 1/2-inch highly polished doubleedge blade, impressed with “F” trademark and the letters “NZ”, brass crosspiece and chequered walnut grip, contained in its leather sheath with impressed Kiwi mark

Lot 80 LIGHTWOOD & SONS A BRASSBOUND CANVAS GUN CLEANING KIT with three-piece rod, turnscrews, choke plug, etc

Lot 81 LIGHTWOOD & SONS A BRASSBOUND CANVAS GUN CLEANING KIT for 12, 16 and 20-bores, with snap caps, brushes, etc

£100 - 200

Lot 78 A CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE 6-inch highly polished single edge blade with impressed “F” trademark and the letters “NZ”, brass crosspiece and polished rosewood grip, in its heavy duty leather sheath with impressed Kiwi logo £150 - 250 28

Lot 79 A CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE the 3 1/2-inch highly polished single edge blade with impressed “F” logo and the numbers 96, brass crosspiece and staghorn grip, in its heavy duty leather sheath with impressed Kiwi logo £150 - 250

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£200 - 300

£150 - 250

A show sample from the mid 1970s. £200 - 300

Lot 82 LIGHTWOOD & SONS A BRASSBOUND CANVAS GUN CLEANING KIT with 12-bore snap caps, oil bottle, set of turnscrews, etc

A show sample from the mid 1970s. £200 - 300

Lot 86 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £150 - 250

Lot 90 BOSS & CO. A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 28-inch barrels, interior re-lined £300 - 500

Lot 83 LIGHTWOOD & SONS A BRASSBOUND ROSEWOOD PRESENTATION 12-BORE CLEANING KIT including snap caps, oil bottles, turnscrews, rod, etc £250 - 400

Lot 84 J. PURDEY & SONS AN EBONY AND NICKEL SILVER NAMED CLEANING ROD together with a pair of 20-bore snap caps and an oil bottle, a pair of Asprey snap caps with matching oil bottle, and a Holland & Holland three-piece cleaning rod (8)

Lot 85 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON GUN CASE with compartment for 25-inch barrels, suitable for a small bore gun

Lot 88 J. PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases, with straps and dividers

Lot 89 J. PURDEY A CANVAS GUN CASE with compartment for 32-inch barrels, with charge card for gun 9639, 5 1/2 drms powder, 2oz shot; together with 4 books relating to guns and shooting

£70 - 90

£150 - 250

Lot 87 HARRISON & HUSSEY A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £150 - 250

Lot 91 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases, of modern overseas manufacture £250 - 350

£500 - 700

£100 - 200

Lot 92 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases, of modern overseas manufacture £250 - 350

Lot 93 A LEATHER-BOUND CANVAS CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases, of modern overseas manufacture £120 - 180

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Lot 94 A LEATHER-BOUND CANVAS CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases, of modern overseas manufacture

Lot 95 TWO LEATHER FULL LENGTH GUN SLEEVES with fleece lined interior

Lot 98 JAMES MACNAUGHTON A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE suitable for a round action gun, with compartment for 28-inch barrels

Lot 99 21ST CENTURY ANTIQUES A MODEL 302 ESCRITOIRE OAK AND STEEL GUN CABINET to hold 12 guns and with locking top compartment, 33 inches wide by 62 inches tall by 16 inches deep

£160 - 240

£120 - 180

£300 - 500

Lot 96 TWO CANVAS CARTRIDGE BAGS with leather trim, for about 100 cases; together with two matching canvas and leather game bags (4)

Lot 97 TWO FULL LENGTH CANVAS RIFLE SLIPS with fleece lining and leather trim; together with two matching gun slips; and two further gun slips (6)

Lot 100 ALEX MARTIN A FINE LEATHER LEG-OFMUTTON GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels, probably for a 20-bore; together with a further leather legof-mutton gun case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels (2)

Lot 101 W.W. GREENER A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

Lot 104 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 29-inch barrels

Lot 105 THREE TRADITIONAL OAK GAME CARRIERS together with a leather carrier; and two unused game parcel boxes (6)

£150 - 200

£500 - 800

£200 - 300

£500 - 700

£250 - 350

Lot 102 BOSS & CO. A LEATHER LIGHTWEIGHT DOUBLE MOTOR CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, the outside stamped Sir Anselm Guise, Bart £500 - 700

Lot 103 A FINE LEATHER-BOUND GAME REGISTER FOR CLUNGUNFORD HOUSE covering the period 1837 to 1880, 1909 to 1918 and 1958 to 1974, the heavy leather-bound volume with brass lock, the initial entries copied from an earlier game register £700 - 900

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£400 - 600

£150 - 250

Lot 106 SHOOTING ACCESSORIES comprising: two flasks, two sets of stacked hunting cups, a pair of scent bottles and a shooting stick £150 - 250

Lot 110 J. PURDEY & SONS A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels, interior mothed

Lot 107 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: 7 striker pots, 2 turnscrews, 2 powder measures and a shot measure (12)

Lot 108 I.C.C. IMPACT AN ALUMINIUM FLIGHT CASE the foam-lined interior sufficient to take a pair of guns, with catches and locking bars, new and unused

Lot 109 AN INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER to measure 12, 16 and 20-bore diameters with Mercer dial gauge

Lot 111 A SET OF FOUR IVORYHANDLED TURNSCREWS

Lot 112 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

Lot 113 CARL ZEISS A PAIR OF 7X50 BINOCTEM MODEL BINOCULARS with central focus, in their leather case

£250 - 350

£250 - 400

£100 - 200

Lot 114 BOSS & CO. A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: 4 oil bottles, 4 pairs of snap caps (including two horn pairs), 2 striker pots, a snapping block and a pair of horn-handled turnscrews £200 - 400

£200 - 300

£500 - 700

Lot 115 J. PURDEY & SONS A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: 4 pairs of snap caps (including one horn pair), 6 oil bottles, 2 striker pots, a snapping block and a pair of horn-handled turnscrews £200 - 400

£250 - 350

The pair appear little used. £150 - 250

Lot 116 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: 6 pairs of snap caps (including two horn pairs), 5 oil bottles, 2 striker pots and 2 ivoryhandled turnscrews

Lot 117 J. PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels £300 - 500

£200 - 400

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Lot 118 WEBLEY A .22 MARK 3 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 30045 18 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, loading tap, half length stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz. £80 - 120

Lot 119 BSA A .22 “AIRSPORTER” MK 2 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. GD32761 18 1/4-inch barrel with folding leaf sight and ramp fore sight, automatic loading tap, the receiver with wide dove-tail groove and retaining much of its original finish and etched legend, half length three-piece stock with pistol grip, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. £100 - 150

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Lot 120 WEBLEY A .177 JUNIOR MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. J21969 6 1/2-inch smooth bore barrel, the frame with pressed tin grips, retaining much original finish overall £50 - 80

Lot 121 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE CHOPPER-LUMP BARRELS, NO. 31770 to fit a self-opening “Royal” model sidelock ejector gun, 26-inches with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, self-opening spring compressor, nitro proof

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Lot 122 J. BLANCH & SON THE BARRELLED ACTION OF A .303 BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, IN THE WHITE 28-inch barrels with short raised rib and raised fore-sight bed, rounded frame and backlocks, extended top strap, nitro proof

Lot 124 F.T. BAKER THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 2140 the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of deer, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate

£1500 - 2000

Lot 123 J. & W.TOLLEY THE ACTION AND LOCKS ONLY OF A HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 5777 the bolted locks with border engraving and retaining some hardening colour; together with a Parker’s barrel clearer, in its wooden box; and two boxes of Remington Arrow 12-bore cartridges, boxes with their English address; and a further box of cartridges

✸ £70 - 90

✸ £100 - 150

Lot 125 PARKER BROS. THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE “CH” MODEL 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 198286 the frame with border and scroll engraving surrounding crude scenes of game in landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, the action flats stamped with patent dates, etc, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.

✸ ‡ £700 - 900

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Lot 126 PARKER BROS. THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE “DHE” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 152604 the frame with scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch stock including recoil pad Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.

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✸ ‡ £300 - 500

Lot 127 CHARLES OSBORNE & CO. THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50571 the frame with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate; together with a Belgian folding .410 gun, no. 868, 26 1/2-inch barrel, skeleton stock, Belgian proof, side lever defective (2)

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Lot 128 JOSEPH LANG & SONS THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END OF A 20-BORE TRIGGER PLATE GUN, NO. 6071 the incomplete action, trigger plate, dummy side plates and push-foward underlever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, some parts missing

✸ £200 - 300

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Lot 129 JOSEPH LANG & SONS THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5800 the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, broken and crudely repaired at the hand

✸ £50 - 80

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Lot 130 E. J. CHURCHILL THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE “IMPERIAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4056 the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and rubber recoil pad

✸ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 131 COGSWELL & HARRISON A PAIR OF 12-BORE “EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 44891/2 30-inch Argus steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun top lever spring weak, in their brassbound oak and leather case embossed Prince Nicolas Galitzine The guns were built in 1912.

✸ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 132 J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25443/4 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of their original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937 for William S Paley.

The guns conform to their original specification and retain much of their original finish.

✸ £35000 - 45000

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Lot 133 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 22440 AND 22677 27-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much of their renewed hardening colour, rolled edge trigger guards and gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1900 and 1901 respectively and that the guns were re-barrelled and refurbished by the makers circa 1970.

✸ £18000 - 24000

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Lot 134 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE “FEATHERWEIGHT” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3943/4 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with fine border and scroll engraving surrounding a pair of feathers within a shield, retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, slightly cast for the left shoulder, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case

The guns were completed in December 1935.The guns are built for the right shoulder, the current owner having had the stocks cast on they will easily return to their original position.

✸ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 135 HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2346/7, BUILT FOR LORD IVOR SPENCER-CHURCHILL 28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built for Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill in 1919 for his 21st birthday and that the guns were rebarelled by themselves in 1970.The guns have been little used since.

Lord Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill (1898-1956) was the younger son of the 9th Duke of Marlborough. His first wife, the former Consuelo Vanderbilt, was an American railroad heiress and his elder brother John, was the 10th Duke of Marlborough. Spencer-Churchill was educated at Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford before joining the Royal Army Service Corps in 1917 and gaining the rank of Lieutenant. He fought in the First World War and was decorated with the French Legion of Honour. He married Elizabeth Cunningham on November 15 1947 and had a son, Robert William Charles (born 1954). He developed an inoperable brain tumour and died in 1956. He is buried beside his cousin, Sir Winston Churchill, and close to his mother at St Martin’s Church, Bladon,Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

✸ £12000 - 18000

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Lot 136 HUSSEY LTD A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14555/6 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case

✸ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 137 WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13232/3 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun right bore dented, in their maker’s brassbound leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1925 for Augustine Courtauld.

Augustine Courtauld (1904-1959) is best known as a British Arctic explorer. As part of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition he spent the winter of 1930/31 as the solo observer at the ice cap station built atop the Greenland ice cap, 8,600 feet above sea level and 112 miles west of the expedition’s main base. He was relieved on May 5th 1931 after five months just as his food and fuel were running out. He was awarded the Polar medal upon his return and published his autobiographical memoir,“Man the Ropes”, in 1957.

✸ £8000 - 12000

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Lot 138 CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7913/4 No. 1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No. 2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s oak and leather case

✸ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 139 COGSWELL & HARRISON A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 56145/6 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores marked, in their maker’s brassbound leather case

✸ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 140 P. BERETTA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 626 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS.A44487A AND A44585A 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about cylinder and 1/4 choke and 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames wth border, bouquet and scroll engraving, top levers with silver pigeon motifs, selective single triggers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, canvas case with John Rigby label and maker’s carton respectively

Lot 141 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14230 26-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted

✸ £1200 - 1800

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✸ £1200 - 1800

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Lot 142 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41022 30-inch replacement barrels by Joseph Lang & Son with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case

Lot 143 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7817 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, worn overall, bottom horn cracked, canvas case

Lot 144 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15034 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the polished frame and locks with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its maker’s canvas case

✸ £2000 - 3000

✸ £1400 - 1800

✸ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 145 ASPREY A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2035 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened and lacquered finish, the action base signed in gold Asprey, London, gold-lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label The gun is of recent manufacture and was one of the last produced by the Asprey Gunroom. It remains virtually unused.

✸ £20000 - 25000

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Lot 146 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6367 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, side lever with repair, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892

✸ ÂŁ3000 - 5000

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Lot 147 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5940 30 1/4-inch lined damascus barrels with 2 1/2inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, carved fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel repair plates to hand, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888 The barrels were lined in 2005.

✸ ÂŁ2500 - 4000

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Lot 148 JOSEPH LANG & SON A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15380 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, single trigger, serial number inlaid in gold, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The gun appears little used and retains much original finish.The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1912 and was supplied toVon Lengerke & Detmold in NewYork.

✸ £7000 - 9000

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Lot 149 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7713 29-inch Whitworth steel 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 scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fluted fences, sprung front trigger and guard, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb.

1oz., nitro proof, in its recent brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1908

✸ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 150 HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER FULL CROSS-OVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3248 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch well figured cross-over stock, cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof The gun appears little used and retains much of its original finish.

✸ ÂŁ4000 - 6000

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Lot 151 J. & W.TOLLEY A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4887 27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension with crossbolt, the heavy frame, bar locks and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, clipped fences, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case

Lot 152 STEPHEN GRANT A SCARCE 12-BORE LEVER-COCKING TRIGGER PLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5209 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, side lever and trigger plate with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., recent nitro re-proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✸ £3000 - 5000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1882.The gun incorporates Phillip’s patent 4909 of 1879.

✸ £2500 - 4500

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Lot 153 L.ARRIZABALAGA A SPANISH 12-BORE MODEL 229 SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 875,A TWO BARREL SET 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the 28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, mid extensions and file-cut ribs, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its hardening colour, fences with side clips, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger, Holland & Holland type self-opener, 15-inch well-figured stock including ebonite extension and recoil pad, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with numerous competition labels, including Brazil 1959 and Jerez 1964

Lot 154 P.ARRIZABALAGA A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 13145 27 1/2-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers a bout 3/4 and full choke borings, file cut rib and mid extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, clipped fences, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✸ £1500 - 2000

Lazaro Arrizabalaga was a well known and renowned live pigeon shot who specialised in building live pigeon guns.This particular example is reputed to have belonged to Francisco Pena, another well known live pigeon shot.The model 229 was the special live pigeon model and built to the highest quality.

✸ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 155 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13333 30-inch replacement barrels by K. D. Radcliffe with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, fluted fences and gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb.

10oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in its brassbound leather case

✸ £1400 - 1800

Lot 156 JAMES KIRK A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22891 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and back locks with border and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, replacement fore-end wood, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof 155

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Lot 157 JOSEPH CURRY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4023 25-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, chipped at the toe, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Alexander Henry & Co. label

✸ £800 - 1200

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Lot 158 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 89307 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked

✸ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 159 CHARLES OSBORNE & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 51803 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

Lot 160 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46173 30-inch Argus steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with cornucopiae, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case

✸ £400 - 600

✸ £2500 - 3500

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Lot 161 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE “SHOT AND REGULATED” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 147158 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case The gun was built in 1987 and appars little used. It retains virtually all of its original finish.

✸ £2500 - 3500

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Lot 162 WEBLEY & SCOTT A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 144016 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with side panels, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, fulllength leather gun slip The guns was built in 1975.

✸ ÂŁ1800 - 2400

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Lot 163 FERLIB AN ITALIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33066 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut matted top rib, the scroll back frame with bolstered fences and fine scroll engraving, retaining all of its original bright finish, the trigger plate signed A. Poli Inc., 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with side panels, 5lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, barrel wall thickness marginal

Lot 164 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17566 28-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pheasants in landscapes, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in a brassbound leather case with Gallyon & Sons label

The gun appears virtually unused.

✸ £1000 - 1500

✸ £400 - 600

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Lot 165 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13300 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame with border engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas Brady case

✸ £250 - 400

Lot 166 GUNMARK A 12-BORE “KESTREL” MODEL WILDFOWLING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 389683 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame with scroll decoration and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✸ £150 - 250

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Lot 167 CHAS. OSBORNE & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 86188 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in a Brady brassbound leather case

✸ £200 - 300

Lot 168 HENRY MONK A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2348 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✸ £200 - 300

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Lot 169 W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 44981 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

✸ £600 - 800

Lot 170 JACKSON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39001 28-inch possibly shortened replacement barrels by Westley Richards with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame with acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/4inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✸ £500 - 700

Lot 171 GUNMARK KESTREL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 352195 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with impressed scrollwork around scenes of game, 14 3/4-inch stock, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof

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Lot 172 A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6400 26-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather case with C. G. Bonehill label, ejectors require regulation

✸ £250 - 400

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Lot 173 HUSQVARNA A SWEDISH 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 118223, MODEL 310AS 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

✸ £150 - 250

Lot 174 SEPTIMUS CHAMBERS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1200 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof 173

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Lot 175 AGNEW & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8713 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof

✸ £400 - 600

Lot 176 AYA A 12-BORE “MATADOR” MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 391138 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, beaver tail fore-end, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof 175 70

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The gun appears little used.

✸ £200 - 300

Lot 177 DARNE A FRENCH 12-BORE SLIDING BREECH GUN, NO. MM682 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the plain frame with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb., French nitro proof, bores marked and dented

✸ £100 - 200

Lot 178 MORTIMER & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7146 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll‘s head extension, the frame with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb.

5oz., recent nitro re-proof

✸ £350 - 500

Lot 179 W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE GP MODEL MARTINI ACTION GUN, NO. 37853 30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about full choke boring, the frame with side safety lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

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Lot 180 W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE GP MODEL MARTINI ACTION GUN, NO. 37487 30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about 3/4 choke boring, the frame with side safety lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

✸ £80 - 120

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Lot 181 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37243 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✸ £500 - 700

Lot 182 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE COLONIAL QUALITY ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6892 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the plain blacked rounded frame, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., in its maker’s brassbound leather case The gun appears little used.

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Lot 183 MANTON & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 148330 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

✸ £200 - 300

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Lot 184 BROWNING A SCARCE 12-BORE 2-SHOT MODEL SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. C22518 27 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about 1/2 choke boring, ventilated rib, the receiver with scroll decoration and repainted black finish, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 15oz., Belgian nitro proof; together with a Hungarian FEG singletrigger over and under ejector gun, no.

C3548, 28-inch barrels, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 7lb.

7oz., nitro proof

✸ £200 - 300

Lot 185 BROWNING A SCARCE 12-BORE “FINAL TRIBUTE” EDITION A5 SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN, NO. 243 OF 500 28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber with interchangeable invector chokes, machined ventilated rib, the frame engraved with scrolls and scenes depicting J. M. Browning, his shop and the Herstal factory, scrolling banners incorporating gold commemorative text, reduced magazine capacity, 15-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case The gun was built to commemorate the final Belgian production of this classic design that had been in continuous prodution since 1903.

✸ £1500 - 2000

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Lot 186 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4760 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking studs, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores marked, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its leather case

✸ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 187 MACNAUGHTON & SONS A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2934 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rounded and slightly scroll-backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic borders, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a panel, top strap with swing safety catch and removable inspection plate, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

✸ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 188 W.W. GREENER A SCARCE 10-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 26742 32-inch damascus barrels with 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 10lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked and dented

Lot 189 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12530 28 1/2-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, barrels minimum wall thickness below recommended minimum

✸ £1400 - 1800

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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886.

✸ £800 - 1000

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Lot 190 JACKSON A SCARCE 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2570 30-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces or original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., recent nitro re-proof, fore-end possibly a replacement

Lot 191 G. H. DAW A SCARCE EARLY 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 337 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 7ln. 1oz., black powder proof £400 - 600

✸ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 192 J PURDEY & SONS A RARE 12-BORE HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14981, BUILT IN 1895 FOR LORD RIPON (AS EARL DE GREY) 30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding hammers, back locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, probably a replacement, 6lb. 8 1/2oz., black powder proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum

The gun was built in 1895 as the no. 1 gun of a pair. (The no. 2 gun of this pair was sold at the Gleneagles Hotel on 30 August 1999).The guns were originally supplied without chequering on the grip and fore-end. An unusual feature of the gun is the presence of a manual half-cock between full cock and the rebound half-cock.

Provenance: By family descent from Lord Ripon’s head keeper, Chas. Julian.

Lord Ripon, Earl de Grey, was born in 1852 and became the second Marquis of Ripon in 1909. He is arguably the greatest game shot of all time with a recorded lifetime’s total of 556,813 head of game. Much of his shooting was conducted with a set of three guns and with great speed of loading is known to have had seven dead birds in the air at one time. He persisted in the use of hammer guns.The unprecedented size of his “bag” has led to his frequent description of the greatest shot of all and his feats are unlikely to ever be repeated.

At Studley Royal, his Yorkshire estate, he entertained the royalty and nobility of England and Europe and in turn shot with the greatest sporting estates, such as Holkham, Sandringham and Elveden in the heyday of the shooting party. It was his combination of natural ability and total commitment to his chosen sport which raised him above the level of other good shots. In the shooting field throughout his life he was repeatedly top score and despite increasing age he maintained the highest standard to the end. He died on September 22nd 1923 in the field, having killed 51 grouse on his last drive, while the last birds of the day were being picked up, he fell down dead.

✸ £20000 - 30000

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Lot 193 GEORGE GIBBS A FINE 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4241 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and forward pointing underlever with foliate scroll and border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the action flats signed Joseph Brazier, Ashes, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb., nitro proof The gun retains much of its original finish. ÂŁ1000 - 1500

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Lot 194 J. BLANCH & SON A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3347 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, back locks, hammers and forward pointing single bite underlever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, the action flat signed Joseph Brazier, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof ÂŁ750 - 950

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Lot 195 DEANE A PERCUSSION 16-BORE FOWLING PIECE 35-inch barrel with converted drum and nipple breech, half length stock, cracked at the hand, 14-inch pull, 4lb., 14oz., worn overall

✸ £80 - 120

Lot 196 W. MOORE A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, true cylinder borings, the frame, bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 1oz., black powder proof, bores pitted

✸ £600 - 800

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Lot 197 A GERMAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 330402 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, proof marks for May 1940, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, cocking studs, composition trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb., nitro re-proof

✸ £100 - 200

Lot 198 E. FLETCHER & SON A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 148988 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof

✸ £300 - 500

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Lot 199 HUSSEY LTD A 16-BORE “IMPERIAL EJECTOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14252 29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with W.W. Greener label

Lot 200 SAMUEL SMITH & SONS A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1335 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✸ £1400 - 1800

✸ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 201 W.W. GREENER A FINE 20-BORE “FACILE PRINCEPS” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30683 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, rib with London and Paris address and patent wedge fast extension, the frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the action flats stamped with Greener Patent Use No. 930, J. N. Patent Use No. 651 and Pat.U.S. June 7 81, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 5lb. 8oz., nitro reproof, bores marked Please note VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.

✸ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 202 BERNADELLI A PAIR OF 20-BORE “GUNMARK MERLIN” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 146089/90 26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/5 choke borings, mid extension, the frames with bouquet and scroll engraving, numbered top levers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 5lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in an English brassbound oak and leather case The guns appear relatively little used.

✸ £800 - 1200

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Lot 203 WILLIAM EVANS A FINE PAIR OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18154/5 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a panel, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in their individual lightweight leather cases The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1955 for Augustine Courtauld.The guns appear virtually unused.

Augustine Courtauld (1904-1959) is best known as a British Arctic explorer. As part of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition he spent the winter of 1930/31 as the solo observer at the ice cap station built atop the Greenland ice cap, 8,600 feet above sea level and 112 miles west of the expedition’s main base. He was relieved on May 5th 1931 after five months just as his food and fuel were running out. He was awarded the Polar medal upon his return and published his autobiographical memoir,“Man the Ropes”, in 1957.

✸ £18000 - 24000

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Lot 204 THOMAS TURNER A .410 HAMMER GUN, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE, NO. 3340 26-inch barrels with full length machined rib with 3-inch chambers, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✸ £600 - 800

Lot 205 ALFRED DAVIS A .410 SINGLE BARREL FOLDING GUN, NO. 3525 26-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about 1/2 choke boring, the frame with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, side safety, 14-inch stock, 3lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✸ £100 - 200

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Lot 206 KAVANAGH A SCARCE 12-BORE “THE FENIAN” SLIDE ACTION OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 1038 26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 an 3/4 choke borings, the plain black frame with sliding breech bolt, 15 1/2-inch stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., Irish nitro proof, stock head cracked, butt plate broken, mechanism requires regulation

✸ £100 - 200

Lot 207 RIZZINI A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. 3779 30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame with bouquet and scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof

✸ £150 - 200

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Lot 208 BETTINSOLI A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER “DIAMOND” MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 194398 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the receiver with scroll decoration and gold game birds, pierced top lever, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

Lot 209 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE SO4 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO.A03655B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, mid extension, the frame and locks with border and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case

The gun appears little used.

✸ £300 - 500

✸ £2500 - 3500

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Lot 210 E. J. CHURCHILL A FINE AND RARE 10-BORE PREMIER QUALITY SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3979, A THREE BARREL SET 27-inch barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers about extra full choke borings, the additional 25-inch barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, and a further set of recent 32 1/2-inch barrels by T. A. Smith with 3 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, full length solid matted file cut rib and engraved breeches, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the action base signed in gold, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edged trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 9lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather case with maker’s label, tools, accessories, etc, canvas outer cover The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928 with consecutively numbered extra 25-inch barrels.The 32-inch barrels were fitted by T. A. Smith in 1997, reputedly made with tubes originally from J.Woodward & Sons. For further information, please see “The House of Churchill” by Don Masters.

✸ £18000 - 24000

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Lot 211 PERAZZI A RARE 12-BORE SHO/O SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. 5533 28 1/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the locks and side panels engraved in Classical style with scenes of Diana and her companions relaxing after a day’s hunting, the action base showing Diana with her bow, the figures highlighted in gold, lined cocking indicators, the trigger plate signed Campana, the trigger guard inlaid in gold with the initials C.M., 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., in its maker’s leather covered case The gun appears little used.The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1983 and that production of this true sidelock model was very limited and ceased in 1992. It is believed that this example was the only one with extra gold engraving.

✸ £40000 - 50000

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Lot 212 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE SO4 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. 309016B,A TWO BARREL SET 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, the interchangeable 29 1/2-inch 20-bore chopperlump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, grip cap with Olympic medallion, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case The gun appears virtually unused.

✸ £5000 - 8000

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5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

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(a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse bids, withdraw or re-offer lots for sale (including after the fall of the hammer) if (s)he believes that there may be an error or dispute, and may also take such other action as (s)he reasonably deems necessary.

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8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

(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.

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

(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.

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:(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;

(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.

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(d) reject future bids from the Buyer ;

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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

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12. MISCELLANEOUS

(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG.

(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives. (c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties.

(d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. (e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR SELLERS The Conditions of Business for Sellers govern all aspects of the consignment, report, holding and sale of Property by Gavin Gardiner Limited together with Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee and the Conditions of Business for Buyers, as printed in sale catalogues and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited upon request. Gavin Gardiner Limited act as agent for Sellers.

1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES

DEFINITIONS

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

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.

“Seller” is the owner of the Property, their agent, executors or the person in possession of the Property (as appropriate).

“GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551.

“Seller’s Commission” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Sellers of Property.

“Expenses” are Gavin Gardiner Limited’s expenses, fees and charges relating to the Property, including legal expenses, insurance charges, illustration fees, administration fees, customs duties, shipping and packing costs, tests, searches and enquiries.

“Buyer’s Premium” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Buyers of Property.

“Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer.

“Reserve Price” is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Property may be sold, as agreed between the Seller and Gavin Gardiner Limited. From time to time, Gavin Gardiner Limited may agree with the Seller to offer a collection of Property for a Global Reserve Price and/or agree an auctioneer’s discretion to reduce the Reserve Price by 10% or to offer Property without a Reserve Price.

“Net Sale Proceeds” are the proceeds of sale actually received by Gavin Gardiner Limited, less Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses.

The Seller’s Commission, Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium and all Expenses are subject to VAT, where applicable.

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(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;

(b) The Seller will indemnify GG, its directors, employees, officers and Buyers of the Property against all losses and damages resulting from a breach of any of these warranties or other Conditions of Business.

GG may cancel, rescind or postpone sales of Property where it reasonably believes that there has been or may be a breach of these warranties or any other Conditions of Business by the Seller.

2. SALE PREPARATION

(a) GG shall have sole discretion as to how Property is described, illustrated and marketed, and the date, venue and conduct of the sale. (b) All oral or written estimates, appraisals and reports are statements of opinion only, may not be relied upon as a prediction of the sale price and may be revised from time to time by GG.

(c) GG may, without obligation, consult with third party experts and carry out such other research for the Property as it deems necessary. GG may transfer possession of the Property to such third parties and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of such third parties.

(d) GG shall have the absolute right to produce and publish images of any Property consigned for sale and will retain copyright in any such images it produces.

(e) GG will charge a Buyer’s Premium on the sale of the Property at GG’s standard rates. GG reserves the right to pay out of its commissions a fee to any third party introducing Sellers or Property to it. (f) Sellers are prohibited from bidding on their own Property. If a Seller offers the Hammer Price for their Property, GG may charge the Seller the Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses relating to that Property.

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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.

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

10. DATA PROTECTION

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

(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.

(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) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Seller agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 10(a).

(b) If the Seller does not reconsign or collect the Property within 60 days of the auction as per Condition 8(a) (i) or (ii) above, GG shall be released from any duty of bailment and may in its sole discretion be entitled to:-

11. MISCELLANEOUS

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

(i) transfer the Property to independent storage at the Seller’s expense; or

(ii) re-offer the Property at auction for no less than 50% of the original Reserve Price agreed with the Seller (where applicable), and subject to the Seller’s Commission on the re-sale plus all relevant Expenses.

b) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.

(c) If the Seller deposits the Property with GG for more than 1 year and neither collects or consigns it for sale, GG shall be entitled to sell such Property at a GG sale or elsewhere, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, after giving the Seller 60 days written notice sent to the Seller’s last known address.

9. RESCISSION OF SALES

GG may rescind the sale where it reasonably believes that the Property is Counterfeit, as defined by GG’s Guarantee of Authenticity, in which case GG shall send the Seller a notice of such rescission.The Seller agrees to return to GG the Net Sale Proceeds received from the sale of such Property together with any additional Expenses incurred by GG. GG will return the Property to the Seller upon receipt of the Net Sale Proceeds and Expenses, unless prevented from doing so for reasons beyond GG’s control.

(b) GG shall not be obliged to check the ability of Buyers to pay for Property and shall have absolute discretion whether to use any of the rights and remedies against defaulting Buyers contained in the Conditions of Business for Buyers.

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Email: enquiries@matthewbartonltd.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7806 5545 Fax: +44 (0)20 7806 5546

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Gavin Gardiner Limited Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories

COMMISSION BID SLIP

Fax number for bids only until Monday 18th April 2010: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Tuesday 19th April: +44(0) 20 7293 5777

FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 20 APRIL 2011

Please bid on my behalf for the following lot(s) up to the hammer price(s) written below, to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves.

I agree to be bound by the Conditions of Business applicable to this sale and agree to pay a buyer’s premium of 20% on the hammer price and any VAT or amounts in lieu of VAT which may be due on the buyer’s premium and hammer price(s). Please see Guide to Prospective Buyers in the catalogue.

LOT NO.

DESCRIPTION

BID IN £

All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT.

Please submit your bids as erly as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precidence. Bids should be submitted at least 24 hours before the auction. Please write clearly and check your bids carefully.

LOT NO.

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BID IN £

NAME (BLOCK LETTERS)

ADDRESS (BLOCK LETTERS) POST CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

FAX NO.

EMAIL:

DATE:

SIGNATURE:

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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person.

Please complete the bidding slip for this purpose printed in the back of the auction catalogue. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction.

Please record accurately the lot numbers, brief description and the maximum hammer price that you are willing to pay for each lot.

Up until Monday 18th April please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875300 From Tuesday 19th April please send bids to +44 (0) 20 7293 6933

Please place your bids as early as possible, as in the event of identical bids being received, the earliest will take precedence. Please submit your bids at least 24 hours prior to the start of the auction.

Bids placed by telephone are accepted at the caller’s risk and must be confirmed in writing either by letter or fax.

We will try to purchase the lot(s) for you at the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum price that you indicate.

“Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted.

Bids should be placed in catalogue order.

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Please complete the bidding slip and clearly mark it “Telephone”.

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It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing.This service is offered free of charge and is subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service.

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Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories