Gavin Gardiner

SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL 27 August 2018

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Auctioneers of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories

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Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Mill Lane, Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL PUBLIC EXHIBITION

AUCTION

Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Mill Lane, Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

Monday 27 August 2018 at 5pm

Wednesday 15 - Friday 17 August 2018 By appointment only Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF Saturday 25 August 2018 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 26 August 2018 10 am to 5 pm Monday 27 August 2018 10 am to 2 pm

Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF

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

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

The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House and is deemed both unsuitable for proof and use.

Reproof is required before any such firearm is to be used.

GUNS SOLD AS PARTS 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)(aba) of the act applies.

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

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

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

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.

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

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SPECIAL NOTICE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS Firearms under 100 years of age, in addition to any other Export Licence requirements, need a DTI strategic licence in order to leave the U.K. Gavin Gardiner Limited will upon request, arrange through his nominated shipper and the appropriate Government agencies for the relevant Export Licence application. Shipping Instructions should include the nature of the consignees business, and the ultimate intended use for each firearm.

In most cases an Import Licence or General Undertaking will be required before an Export Licence is granted. Gavin Gardiner Limited recommend that any queries concerning the shipment and Export of Firearms be addressed to our firearms shipping agent, P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. Unit 4 Courtyard 1 Challenge Road Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1AX Tel: 01784 243695 Fax: 01784 242237 To enable PDQ to apply for the Export Licence after the sale, they will require: 1 Import consent from the country of destination.

2 Intended use and purchaser’s business.

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

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ARTICLE 11(4) OF DIRECTIVE 91/477/E.E.C.

COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

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..

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).

Prior Import Consent is required from the consignee (obtained from the issuing authorities in that member state) before a U.K. Export Licence will be granted.

Trade Buyers within the E.E.C. are reminded that Gavin Gardiner Limited hold an open Dealer to Dealer licence, the Import consent requirements remain the same.

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For lots marked with a †, ‡ or Ω please refer to the Important Information for Bidders and Buyers on p118..

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

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

Sporting Guns and Firearms will be released by appointment only.

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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL Lots 1-171 Monday 27 August 2018 at 5pm

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Lot 1 J. P. SAUER & SOHN A .270 MODEL 90 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. K11761 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Kassnar 8x56 telescopic sight on quick detachable mounts, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 11oz., German nitro proof

Lot 2 MANNLICHER A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 231729 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 8x56 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 12oz., Austrian nitro proof, two spare magazines

£500 - 700

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£700 - 900

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Lot 3 OTTO KREUTZER A .375 H&H MAGNUM MODEL “MAGNUM 98” BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. OK046 26-inch barrels with ramp fore-sight, raised rear sight with fixed leaf, the double square bridge action mounted with a Swarovski 1.25-4x24 telescopic sight, with quick detachable swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, recoil stud, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof The rifle appears little used and retains virtually all of its original finish. £3000 - 5000

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Lot 4 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .22 “PATRIOT” MODEL FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. 854710 18 1/2-inch barrel with fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver dove-tailed for a telescopic sight and with sliding safety catch, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 8oz. £80 - 120 Lot 5 ROSSI A .22 PUMP-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO.V004522 23-inch stainless steel barrel, with threequarter length magazine tube, take-down receiver with central hammer, 13-inch stock with maker’s butt plate, 5lb. 4oz., nitro proof £100 - 200

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Lot 6 SAKO A .222 REM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 188160 24-inch heavy barrel threaded at the muzzle, the receiver with dove tail grooves, bolt with push-forward safety catch, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof £300 - 500 Lot 7 RUGER A 7X57MM M77 MARK II BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 78572015 20-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Leupold telescopic sight in maker’s mount, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 8oz., nitro proof £700 - 900

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Lot 8 BROWNING A .22 TAKE-DOWN SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 69T24008 22-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, with folding leaf sight, the receiver with dove tail grooves, 13 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip, ribbed butt plate and tubular magazine, 5lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof £150 - 250 Lot 9 BROWNING A JAPANESE .22 TAKE-DOWN SELFLOADING RIFLE, NO. 55601PY146 19-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, with folding rear sight, the receiver with scroll decoration, 13 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip, ribbed butt plate and tubular magazine, 5lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s carton £80 - 120 Lot 10 F.N. A .22 BROWNING’S PATENT PUMPACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 118751 22-inch barrel with tangent rear sight and half length magazine tube, the receiver with dove tail grooves, 13 3/4-inch stock with steel butt plate, 4lb. 15oz., Belgian nitro proof

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£150 - 200 Lot 11 MANNLICHER A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 131488 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight in quick detachable maker’s mounts, bolt with side safety, half length stock with cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof £300 - 500

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Lot 12 BSA A SCARCE .303 NO.4T BOLT-ACTION SNIPER RIFLE, NO. L38648 25-inch barrel with fore-sight and protector, the receiver mounted with a No.32 Mk 3 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, the left side wall impressed “T”, the butt socket impressed “M47C, 1944, TR” together with the serial number, folding aperture rear sight, detachable box magazine, bolt with hollow handle, full stocked overall, 13 1/4-inch stock with cheekpiece and brass butt plate, 11lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its wooden transit chest, telescope with tin The rifle appears to have been refurbished in service and purchased by the vendor from Tom Collins’ shop in London in the late 1960s. The fore-end wood and hand guards appear to be beech replacements, the telescopic sight is mismatched, the mount being impressed “H33372” (the scope and mount numbers tally with the label inside the tin). £3000 - 5000

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Lot 13 RUGER A .243 M77 STUTZEN MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 772-93609 18 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Bushnell telescopic sight in maker’s mounts, bolt with tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the full length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof £400 - 600 Lot 14 RUGER A .22-250 REM MODEL M77 MK II BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 783-71905 22-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight in maker’s mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 7oz., nitro proof £300 - 500 13

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Lot 15 RUGER A .222 REM M77 MK II MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 781-64495 22-inch stainless steel barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weaver telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length black composition stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 11oz., nitro proof £400 - 600 Lot 16 LAURONA A 9.3X74 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 227142 24-inch monobloc barrels with raised fore sight, the short raised rib mounted with a Zeiss Z-point sight, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration and engraved with stag and boar’s head, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof £800 - 1200 15 12

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Lot 17 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .297/.250 ROOK RIFLE, NO. 213731 26-inch re-lined octagonal barrel with partially file-cut top surface and folding leaf sight, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, 5lb. 7oz., recent nitro proof £2000 - 3000

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Lot 18 COGSWELL & HARRISON A SCARCE .450 NITRO EXPRESS HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 24445 23 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with stepped and tapered breeches, raised fore-sight, the machined short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 300, top extension, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 14 3/4inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 13lb., nitro proof, in a canvas case with maker’s label The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1906 and that the barrel length is original and was built for the Guinness Company at a cost of 30 guineas.

The vendor has used the rifle extensively in Africa and is able to supply much reloading data as well as targets showing how well the rifle is regulated. £4500 - 6500

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Lot 19 E. M. REILLY A .360 NO.5 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 22574 26-inch barrels with matted rib and folding leaf sight, Henry patent rifling, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining some original finish, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate and sling eye, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof ÂŁ2000 - 3000

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Lot 20 Wm MOORE & GREY A .450/400 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE NO. 5443 28-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, short raised file cut rib with folding leaf sights to 300, doll’s head extension, the bolstered frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner. 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheek piece and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 10oz., nitro proof

Lot 21 R. B. RODDA & CO. A .475 (3 1/4-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 13895 26-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, short raised file cut rib with folding leaf sight, crossbolt extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 9oz., nitro proof

£2500 - 4000

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£1500 - 2000

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Lot 22 CHARLES LANCASTER A .450 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 7400/6278 26-inch oval bore barrels, the matted rib with folding leaf sights and top extension, the rounded frame (numbered 7400), back locks, bolted hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., black powder proof, brassbound oak and leather case with Charles Lancaster label and charge card for rifle 4117 The rifle appears to be a composite having the barrels of rifle 6278 and the action of rifle 7400.

The locks are not signed and would appear to have been made to complete the rifle. ÂŁ5000 - 7000

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Lot 23 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A SCARCE .577 SELF-COCKING HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4510 28-inch browned barrels with file-cut rib and folding leaf sights to 250, the rounded frame, back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece with chequered horn butt plate, metal repair to the toe and impressed armoury number HPR310, sling eyes, 10lb., black powder proof, in a brassbound oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label, bullet mould, etc The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1877 It incorporates Thomas Perke’s patent 129 of 1876. £10000 - 15000

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Lot 24 W. W. GREENER A FINE 10-BORE HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 37312 26-inch damascus barrels with machined flat rib with folding leaf sights, the plain frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlevers retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip including 3/8-inch horn extension, chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 11lb.

6oz., black powder proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with bullet mould, etc The maker confirms that the rifle was ordered in 1888 and completed 2 December 1892. It was described as a ‘bar grip’ rifle with a 14-inch stock. £12000 - 18000

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Lot 25 WATSON BROS. A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 29-inch barrels £200 - 300

Lot 26 ALEX HENRY A BRASSBOUND LEATHER RIFLE CASE suitable for a Henry patent falling block rifle

Lot 27 CHARLES & H. WESTON A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 200 cases £200 - 300

£600 - 800

Lot 28 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cartridges, with leather straps and oak dividers, one divider replaced, handle repaired £300 - 500

Lot 29 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, leather straps and oak dividers, one divider replaced, reproduction James Purdey & Sons label to the lid; together with a further leather box (2)

Lot 30 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 400 cases, with straps and dividers, the lid impressed “A. G. Soames, Coldstream Guards”

Lot 31 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A SCARCE GERMAN EDITION OF THE “INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUNS” BOOKLET dated 1905, thirty-one pages £200 - 300

£250 - 400

Lot 32 LUCIANO BOSIS A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE suitable for an over and under gun, compartment for 30-inch barrels, in its canvas outer cover £300 - 500

£300 - 500

Lot 33 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD A BRASSBOUND DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels

Lot 34 LACY & REYNOLDS AN OAK GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrel, suitable for a percussion gun

Lot 35 A MAHOGANY GUN CASE with compartment for 31-inch barrels, suitable for a percussion gun, containing a shot and powder flask

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

£300 - 500

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Lot 36 JAMES MACNAUGHTON A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, leather lined interior £250 - 350

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Lot 37 COGSWELL & HARRISON A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels £300 - 500

Lot 38 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels, the charge card for gun nos.

15309/10

Lot 39 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £200 - 300

Lot 40 COGSWELL & HARRISON A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with two canvas gun cases (3) £200 - 300

£300 - 500

Lot 41 THOMAS HORSLEY A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for approximately 500 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

Lot 42 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases, with leather straps £250 - 400

£400 - 600

Lot 43 JAMES DIXON A NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER the nickel and brass counter with dials for pheasant, partridge, rabbit and hare, in its leather pouch

Lot 44 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases; together with three smaller leather magazines, in poor condition (4) £200 - 300

£200 - 300

Lot 45 WESTLEY RICHARDS A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases

Lot 46 BOTTEGA GIAVONELLI FIVE FRAMED GUN ENGRAVING PRINTS all signed and numbered

Lot 47 A GROUP OF GUNMAKING PATENT SPECIFICATION PRINTS of large format, together with a print of a Colt revolver

£150 - 200

£200 - 400

£200 - 400

Lot 48 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE BRASS BOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE of recent manufacture, for about 250 cases, with leather straps and dividers £600 - 800

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Lot 49 J. PURDEY & SONS A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: a pair of 12-bore snap caps, 2 oil bottles, turnscrew and striker disc key, striker pot and instruction booklet

Lot 50 A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN SLIP with fleece lining, together with a further leather single gun slip (2) £200 - 300

Lot 51 JAMES MACNAUGHTON A CASED SHOTGUN CLEANING KIT suitable for a 12-bore gun £80 - 120

Lot 52 EDWARD WHISTLER A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for two pairs of 28-inch barrels £250 - 350

£200 - 400

Lot 53 G. COSTER & SON A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £200 - 300

Lot 54 HENRY C. SQUIRES & SON A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, the label inscribed “Sole Agents in the United States for W. W. Greener Guns”

Lot 55 W. W. GREENER A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

Lot 56 CHARLES INGRAM A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 28-inch barrels £200 - 300

£100 - 200

£200 - 300

Lot 57 W. R. PAPE A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £150 - 250

Lot 58 WILLIAM ROCHESTER PAPE A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, suitable for a hammer gun, handle missing

Lot 59 JOSEPH KEMP A MAHOGANY GUN CASE the leather lined interior with compartment for 30-inch barrels, fitted for a percussion gun, in its leather slip cover

£150 - 250

£250 - 350

Lot 60 JAMES PURDEY & SONS AN OAK AND LEATHER CASED SHOTGUN CLEANING KIT suitable for a 12-bore gun, the case fitted with Purdey cleaning rod, 12bore snap caps, oil bottles, turnscrews and striker disc key £700 - 900

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Lot 61 JAMES PURDEY & SONS AN “INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUNS” BOOKLET 1929 edition, thirty-one pages £200 - 300

Lot 62 JOHN WATTS A SPORTSMAN’S WATTS’ PATENT PENKNIFE with shotgun cartridge extractor, cigar cutter, corkscrew, etc; together with a Mappin & Webb sportsman’s pocket knife, with many functions including saw, buttonhook, corkscrew, file, etc, bone grips (2)

Lot 63 G. & J. W. HAWKSLEY A NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER the nickel and brass counter with four dials for pheasant, partridge, rabbit and hare, in its leather pouch £200 - 300

Lot 64 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS’ CATALOGUES makers including Westley Richards, W. J. Jeffery, Vickers, Stephen Grant, Harrison & Hussey, etc, many with pre-War letters of acknowledgement £200 - 300

£200 - 300

Lot 64A FERRUM & HIDE A FINE TALLETT-ENGRAVED BUFFALO BELT the black Sedgewick bridle leather belt with a 38mm steel buckle and clip, engraved with a Cape buffalo and signed "B. Tallett 18", retaining all of its colour hardened and bright finish, in its maker's leather case, new and unused £800 - 1200

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Lot 65 JOHN DICKSON & SON THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3491 the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate

✪ £400 - 800

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1878.

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Lot 66 A PAIR OF 20-BORE BARRELLED ACTIONS to make a pair of single trigger over and under ejector guns, the 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the semi rounded frames with top levers and trigger plate actions, Boss type fore-end irons without ejector work or extractors

✪ £2000 - 3000

The actions are of UK manufacture and remain in the white.

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Lot 67 WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13408/9 28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4, and true cylinder and improved cylinder borings respectively, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 68 JOSEPH LANG & SON A MATCHED TRIO OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15031, 15032 AND 15277 28-inch barrels, No.1 gun sleeved with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 1/2inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No.3 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, No.1 gun with 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun with 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, No.3 gun with 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., 6lb. 11oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, nitro proof, in three individual canvas gun cases

✪ £5000 - 8000

The maker confirms that the pair were built in 1911 and the No.3 gun was built to match in 1920.

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Lot 69 W. W. GREENER A PAIR OF 12-BORE G60 GRADE “FACILE PRINCEPS” EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 55179/80 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the scroll back frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, the arcaded fences and side bolsters with strapwork and oak leaves, side safety, highly figured stocks with butt plates, No.1 shortened to 14-inches, No.2 gun 15-inches, 6lb. 7oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker’s velvet-lined brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £3500 - 5000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1907.

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Lot 70 HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1340/1 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 71 J. BLANCH & SON A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6063 AND 6166 30-inch barrels, No.1 gun sleeved with 2 3/4-inch chambers, No.2 gun Whitworth steel with 2 1/2inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frames, backlocks and top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb, 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 72 A. A. BROWN & SONS A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE “SUPREME DELUXE” SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 79715/6 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, engraved breeches, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the makers’ name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch well matched extensions, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case

✪ £12000 - 15000

The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1981.

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Lot 73 F. BEESLEY A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1399/1400 29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s oak and leather case with replacement label

✪ £5000 - 7000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1898.

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Lot 74 F. BEESLEY A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 1433/4 29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £6000 - 8000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896.

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Lot 75 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8537/8 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 5/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 16 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1 3/4-inch rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end wood chipped, No.2 gun extractor leg broken, barrel wall thickness marginal in their maker’s lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937. The guns incorporate the rare full self-opening mechanism that Boss used for a very limited period between 1933 and 1937 - only fifty-six examples apparently being listed in the order ledgers.

✪ £12000 - 18000

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Lot 76 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 11501/2 29-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 fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 16 1/4-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grips including 2-inch extensions, the silver ovals engraved with crowned ‘N’, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £7000 - 9000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1906 for the Marquess of Normanby.

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Lot 77 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, 15-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 5oz., 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.

William S Paley 1901-1990.

William S Paley was the chief executive who built Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network to one of the foremost Radio and Television network operations in the United States.

Born in 1901, he was the son of a cigar manufacturer. In 1927 as their business expanded, they bought a struggling Philadelphia radio network, Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System, primarily for use as an advertising medium for the family cigar business. Within a year sales had doubled, and within a decade the original network of 16 stations had expanded to 116. Paley quickly grasped the potential advertising earnings, and that a mixture of good programming was the key to attracting advertising revenue. Expanding into records and television brought further growth and the company boomed in the post war years, remaining one of the largest of its type. Other interests included owning a racing stable as well as building a significant collection of modern art. At one point he owned the New York Yankees baseball team. He died in 1990.

✪ £30000 - 40000

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Lot 78 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17304/5 30-inch chopper-lump barrels (No.2 replacement by the maker), with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch replacement well figured stocks, fitted with rubber comb raisers, 7lb., nitro proof, ejectors require regulation, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £8000 - 12000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1901 for A. Whitelaw. The guns were subsequently re-stocked by the makers in 1947.

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Lot 79 HUSSEY LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14426/7 27-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s oak and leather case

✪ £8000 - 12000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908 for the Hon. R Grosvenor.

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Lot 80 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE FEATHERWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3354/5 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 3/4 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, top extensions, the frames, side panels and gold numbered top levers with bold scroll engraving around feather motifs, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather motor case

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 81 E. J. CHURCHILL A PAIR OF 12-BORE “UTILITY” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3237/8 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb., nitro re-proof, in their lightweight leather “VC” motor case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1926. The guns were owned by Colonel H. A. R. Powell, MBE and were used by his wife for many years. A letter enclosed with the guns shows that they were sold in 1983 for £3650.

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 82 F. BEESLEY A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION QUALITY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2837 29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with finely detailed prehistoric scenes within bold foliate scrollwork, the left lock engraved with a mammoth against a wooded landscape, the action base with a flying pteradactyl above a smoking volcano, the right lock engraved with a running deinonychus, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stock with Prince of Wales grip, full length semi beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its ostrich skin covered oak and leather presentation case containing a full complement of accessories, the engraved hallmarked silver case label continuing the prehistoric theme The gun was completed in 2006 and appears virtually unused. The gun is engraved by Bill Sinclair and its construction utilises the talent of many of the finest gunmakers working in the trade today.

✪ £25000 - 30000

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Lot 83 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10287 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, trigger guard dented, rejointing recommended

Lot 84 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12292 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked, right mainspring missing

✪ £1200 - 1800

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✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 85 F. BEESLEY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1320 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

Lot 86 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7877 30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, broad flat rib, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including well matched 2-inch extension and leather-covered cheek pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £700 - 900

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893.

✪ £1000 - 1500

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1912 for Sir Evelyn de la Rue, Bt.

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Lot 87 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4593 28-inch maker’s replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, rear lump re-barrelling number 9749, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case

✪ £5000 - 7000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 as the No.3 gun of a trio and that the replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1976.

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Lot 88 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26774 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, spring-loaded front trigger, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, well matched, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £5000 - 7000

The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1913.

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Lot 89 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12658 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences heavily carved with scrolling foliage, Boss patent single trigger and Boss patent ejector work, 15-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No.1 of a pair for Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey in 1887. The gun was subsequently converted to ejector by Boss & Co. and also fitted with their single trigger.

It is well documented that Payne-Gallwey had a disagreement with Purdey over a game counter he invented, so it is likely that when it was time to re-barrel the gun he chose to approach Boss instead. Likewise Boss were well known for their single trigger and ejector conversions at this time.

Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey Born in 1843, he was educated at Eton and was the cousin of Lord Walsingham, perhaps the best shot of the era. He kept the company with the most accomplished shots of the day and had been a keen shot from an early age. His Grandfather had published “Cautions to Young Sportsmen” in 1800, one of the first manuals on safe gun handling.. He inherited the Thirkleby estate at the age of 43, which was one of the very best sporting estates in Victorian Britain. An accomplished author he is probably best remembered for his three volumes of “Letters to Young Shooters” published between 1891 and 1896. A prolific inventor his name is still known for the many shooting accessories that he designed, including Payne Gallwey pattern cartridge bags, cleaning rods and brushes, shooting sticks and game counters. Many of these items remain in production to this day. As a renowned wildfowler, he invented a double barrel punt gun that was built by Holland & Holland, and was the first president of WAGBI, which is today known to shooters as BASC. His last work was “High Pheasants in Theory and Practice” and he died in 1916.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 90 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15069 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences boldly carved with scrollwork, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb.

10oz., nitro re-proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894 for J. Cowper Esq. A copy of the original invoice is included in the case.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 91 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9769 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 92 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE “EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR EJECTOR” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43965 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including leathercovered recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £2000 - 3000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1911 and was the No.2 gun of a pair built for H. E. Atkinson, the pair costing 120 guineas.

✪ £1400 - 1800

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MALCOLM APPLEBY MBE Malcolm Appleby was born in West Wickham in 1946. He trained at Beckenham School of Art, Ravensbourne College of Art, Central School of Arts and Crafts, Sir John Cass School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He started his career as an engraver in 1969, developing new techniques for silver engraving and gold fusing on to steel. Malcolm Appleby is now the foremost gun engraver in the United Kingdom and his famous “Raven Gun” is housed in the Royal Armouries. His many commissions include the engraving of the orb on the Prince of Wales coronet, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Trophy for De Beers, the 500th Anniversary silver cup for the London Assay Office and major silver cmmn (cup and cover) for the Royal Museum of Scotland. Malcolm Appleby made the seal for the Victoria and Albert Museum and was commissioned to make the silver centrepiece for the New Scottish Parliament. He also has examples of his work in many collections throughout the world. Malcolm Appleby was a member and past Chairman of the Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Community Council and is founder member and chairman of the British Art Postage Stamp Society and a member of the British Art Medal Society and Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Malcolm Appleby is a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths’ Company and an honorary member of the Strathtay and Grandtully SWRI.

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Lot 93 “THE PHOENIX GUN” A MAGNIFICENT MALCOLM APPLEBY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7420 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the tubes signed beneath the fore-end, ‘M. Appleby, Engraver’ and ‘M Lingard, Gunmaker’, the breeches and rib with fine feather details, the frame and locks engraved in typical Appleby style with flowing plumage, talons and highly detailed stylised themes around the mythical phoenix, the trigger plate with golden flames, the action base with beak and eyes, the fences carved in a similar manner, the safety catch with further golden flame detail, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof The gun retains all of its original finish and appears virtually unused.

Other Appleby commissions included “The Scottish Lace Gun”, “The Woodcock Gun”, “The Raven Gun” (for the Royal Armouries) and “The Pike Gun” (sold at Sotheby’s, Gleneagles in 1994). “I have always had my own ideas about how a gun should be engraved, so that the engraving is in harmony with the the colour and the form and the use of the gun. The concept gradually developed in my mind until the late 1970s and it was not until 1980 that I could afford to purchase guns ‘in the white’ to engrave and so be free of the gunmakers’ influences. The first to be engraved in 1981 was a sidelock by John Wilkes which was engraved with woodcock feathers. The first gun actually finished was “The Crocodile Gun”, a round action by David McKay Brown, followed by “The Pike Gun”, which was engraved with fish scales, and then “The Raven Gun” for the Royal Armouries. These guns form a series of surface textured decoration that naturally blends with the form of the gun so that the artist’s work does not dominate the total object. Careful attention to each part of the gun was taken, sometimes subtly reforming a lever to remove sharp points.

✪ £40000 - 60000

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Lot 94 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20980 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers, about full choke borings (Teague fixed chokes), matted rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the locks retaining much hardening colour (possibly renewed), lined cocking indicators, clipped fences, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch, well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its new lightweight leather motor case with Purdey accessories and canvas outer cover.

✪ £12000 - 15000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1914. The gun was re-proofed and fitted with fixed Teague chokes in 2008.

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Lot 95 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31659 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz, nitro proof, in its marker’s leather case with original stock, etc

✪ £15000 - 18000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928.

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Lot 96 HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1444 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 7/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

Lot 97 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE “EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27111, A TWO BARREL SET 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the additional 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case with compartment for two pairs of barrels

✪ £2500 - 3500

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 98 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10842 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb.

8oz., nitro proof, leather leg-of-mutton case

Lot 99 GALLYON & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10915 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its canvas Brady case with maker’s label

✪ £3000 - 5000

The maker confirms that the gun was re-barelled and refurbished by them circa 1965.

✪ £1500 - 1800

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Lot 100 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13395 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, leather case The gun was sleeved to the highest standard in 1988.

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 101 AYA A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 196465 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof 100

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✪ £500 - 800

Lot 102 W. LEECH & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3468 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves and the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 103 ARRIETA A 12-BORE “CROWN SABEL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31722 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with border engraving and crown motifs, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof 102 72

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✪ £600 - 900

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Lot 104 G. & S. HOLLOWAY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23007 28-inch 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 action base engraved “J. L. Taylor, Borrowash, Derby”, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £1500 - 1800

Lot 105 JOSEPH HARKOM & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2439 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, top rib loose, leather leg-ofmutton case

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 106 HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2357 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock cast-off for central vision, chequered butt plate, 6lb.

12oz., nitro proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 107 PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12412, SPECIALLY MADE FOR J. ROBERTS & SON 27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, broken at the hand, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 108 G. MASU A 12-BORE LEVER-COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4707 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the patent action, side plates and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, pushforward safety catch and cocking indicators, the trigger guard tang engraved “Geoffrey Boothroyd”, 15 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof The gun conforms to T. Woodward patent 651 of 1876 and was formerly the property of the well-known writer Geoffrey Boothroyd.

Geoffrey Boothroyd is perhaps best known as the armourer to James Bond. He advised Ian Fleming on firearms and was immortalised as Major Boothroyd (or ‘Q’)in the series of James Bond books. He wrote numerous books on guns and firearms and contributed well over a thousand articles on vintage guns to “Shooting Times” magazine and other publications. He died in 2001.

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 109 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13091 30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum close to the bottom rib, in its brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888 for Major General Wynne.

Major General Sir Arthur Singleton Wynne was born in 1846. He served in the second Anglo Afghan War and in 1885 was decorated for service in Sudan. He served in the second Boer War and was made Deputy Adjutant-General for the Natal Field Force in South Africa. He was given command of the 11th Infantry Brigade after the battle of Spion Kop. He himself was wounded during the battle of the Tugela Heights in 1900 and was given command of the Cape Colony district where he was mentioned in Dispatches.

He went on to be Military Secretary and upon retirement became the Keeper of the Jewel House. He was Deputy Lieutenant of Westmoreland and died in 1936 aged 89.

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 110 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 136430 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

Lot 111 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15055 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, left bore marked

✪ £500 - 700

The gun appears virtually unused.

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✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 112 JOHN DICKSON & SON A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16031 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the scroll back frame and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb.

14oz., nitro proof

Lot 113 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15530 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib and doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame with patent top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds in landscapes, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed horn butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its maker’s brassbound leather case

✪ £700 - 900

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 114 CHARLES INGRAM A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. AK177 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the recoloured frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its renewed finish, arcaded fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 115 ALEX MARTIN A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 999 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, brassbound leather case

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 116 AYA A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 554717 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 117 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 96955 27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension and recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 118 HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3164 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke boring, the plain frame and top lever cleaned bright, 14 3/4inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 119 P. KNIGHT A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4941 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, rejointing recommended, in its maker’s brassbound leather case

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 120 AYA A 12-BORE “TWENTY FIVE” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 534197 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, matted Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked

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✪ £350 - 500

Lot 121 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 133595 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 122 C. & H. WESTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7779 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 16-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 123 GALLYON & SONS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11359 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, right bore marked

✪ £250 - 400

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Lot 124 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15483 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scroll, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 125 BROWNING A 12-BORE “MAGNUM TWELVE A5” SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 16505NV151 28-inch barrel with interchangeable Invector choke tube, machined ventilated rib, restricted magazine capacity, the receiver with border and scroll engraving, crossbolt safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 1oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 126 G. E. LEWIS & SONS A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 15675 32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of duck and geese in flight, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 8lb., nitro re-proof

Lot 127 W. J. JEFFERY A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 36932, CONVERTED FROM A 2-INCH GUN 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, leather case

✪ £600 - 900

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 128 J. MACNAUGHTON A SCARCE 28-BORE ROUND ACTION LEVER-COCKING NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1334 24-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame with border and scroll engraving, the extended top lever with viewing hole, the top strap with viewing port and swing safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate and replacement comb, 5lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in a lightweight leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 129 J. DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7077 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, gold numbered top lever and trigger plate with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness marginal, vinyl covered case

✪ £6000 - 8000

The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1926.

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Lot 130 W. & J. DAVIS A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 89847 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll decoration, 15-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1-inch extension and ribbed butt plate, 8lb. 4oz., black powder re-proof

Lot 131 C. OSBORNE AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 599 34-inch barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, plain frame, non-rebounding bar lock, hammer and rotary underlever, 14-inch figured stock including perished recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bore pitted, cleaned bright overall

£500 - 800

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Lot 134 JOSEPH LANG & SON AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 14081 35 3/4-inch damscus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 12lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked, fore-end tip missing £3000 - 5000

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Lot 135 JOHN DICKSON & SON A FINE 16-BORE TWO-GROOVE PERCUSSION RIFLE, NO. 1685 29 1/2-inch damascus barrels, the bored flat rib with matted top surface and folding leaf sights to 200, the engraved breeches with platinum plugs and retaining some hardening colour, the bolted bar locks, hammers and tang with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the trigger guard with chequered tang engraved with a running stag, the circular patchbox with fine scroll engraving surrounding a highly detailed scene of a Highland stag, again retaining original hardening colour, the highly figured half length stock with cheekpiece and chequered steel butt plate, sling button, the sliver escutcheon engraved “Alex Hintze, 1867”, 14 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz., London black powder proof, contained within its brassbound oak case, the leather lined interior retaining a virtually full complement of accessories including turnscrews, bullet mould and screw cutter (numbered to the rifle), flask, etc, in its leather slip cover together with an envelope containing a test target (dated 1906) and a handwritten copy of the original account for the rifle giving the total cost at 54 pounds 7s 0d and signed “Alex Hintze” The maker confirms that the rifle was completed 18 September 1855.

Alex Hintze (1846-1924) Hintze was a sporting journalist of Finnish descent and was the editor of the first Finnish sports magazine. In 1869 he was one of the founders of the Helsinki Shooters Association and became editor of “Sporten” magazine in 1881. £14000 - 18000

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Lot 136 SAMUEL NOCK A SCARCE 16-BORE BELTED BALL PERCUSSION RIFLE, NO. 7097 30-inch octagonal damascus twist barrel with platinum lined folding leaf sight, the engraved colour-hardened breech with platinum plug, full length ramrod, the back lock, hammer and tang with fine scroll engraving surrounding a scene of deer, the half length well figured stock with engraved steel furniture, set trigger, trigger guard with tang, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., London black powder proof, in its case with many accessories, moulds, etc ÂŁ5000 - 7000

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Lot 137 WILLIAM SMITH A RARE 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, NO. 1007 31-inch damascus twist barrel with broad flat rib, the breeches with gold lined platinum plugs, the maker’s stamp in gold, deeply grooved tang, the locks with border engraving and central starburst motif, numbered and signed by the maker, right cock a replacement, rainproof pans and rollers to frizzen springs, engraved steel furniture with pineapple finial and vacant silver escutcheon, the trigger guard engraved with game birds, ramrod, the half length stock with cheekpiece and engraved steel butt plate, repaired ahead of the left lock, 7lb. 3oz., London black powder proof William Smith is listed at 2 New Lisle Street between 1806 and 1816. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to the Prince Regent in 1817, George IV in 1820. It is believed that he started his serial numbers at 1000 and that this is the earliest gun by him recorded. £3500 - 5000

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Lot 138 HOLMES A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SPORTING GUN 32-inch damascus twist barrels with gold lined breeches with platinum plugs, gilt lined maker’s stamp impressed “Holmes, Liverpool”, rosewood ramrod, the locks with scroll engraving, gold lined pans and rollers to frizzen springs, engraved cocks, the half length well figured stock with cheekpiece and steel butt plate, slight cracks below the left lock, 6lb. 1oz., Birmingham black powder proof

Lot 139 THOMAS HORSLEY A 12-BORE PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 898 26 1/2-inch shortened damascus barrels, the engraved breeches with platinum plugs, right nipple removed, the bar locks and hammers with scroll engraving, half length stock with steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, 5lb. 15oz., black powder proof, ramrod missing, fore-end tip and right mainspring also missing, worn overall

Henry Holmes, Liverpool, is recorded circa 1804 to 1837.

£300 - 500

£3000 - 4000

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Lot 140 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 20403 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding hammers, bar locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., black powder proof, bores and chambers pitted, in its brassbound oak and leather case with lift-out tray

Lot 141 ARMY & NAVY A 12-BORE NON-FUNCTIONING FULLY ADJUSTABLE ‘TRY’ GUN 30-inch damascus barrels, fully adjustable for cast, the action with border engraving and with a multitude of fine adjustments including bend, cast and drop and retaining much original hardening colour, the stock with fully adjustable comb and adjustable heel plate, 6lb. 14oz.

✪ £2500 - 3500

The gun is thought to be the ‘try’ gun used by Army & Navy in their shop for all new best gun orders. £2000 - 3000

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Lot 142 JOSEPH LANG A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2227, CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, single bite action, the rounded frame, underlever, non-rebounding backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof

Lot 143 ARMY & NAVY A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 22442 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case

The gun was built circa 1859 as a pinfire gun with the early forward lever action and is typical of the early pinfire guns by this maker. It has subsequently been converted to centrefire with modifications to the standing breech and fences.

✪ £1400 - 1800

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✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 144 J. ANSELL A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4766 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 145 ARMY & NAVY A 16-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 11700 29-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, side lever and hammer with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 146 J. P. SAUER & SOHN A GERMAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 253737 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, machined rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, cocking indicators and clipped fences, 15 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., German nitro proof, ejectors require regulation, the original butt plate and sling swivels are included with the gun

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✪ £250 - 400

Lot 147 SAINT AUGUSTINE A GERMAN 16-BORE SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 129 26-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, the lift-up breech with sliding catch and extractor, half length stock with semi pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 14-inch pull, 4lb. 14oz., German nitro proof (for 1922)

✪ £200 - 400

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Lot 148 GALLYON & SON A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10233 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in its lightweight canvas Brady case

Lot 149 CHARLIN A 16-BORE DARNE SLIDING BREECH GUN, NO. 60786 26 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the plain frame with sliding breech, side safety, 14 1/2inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., French nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 150 E. J. CHURCHILL A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2178 25-inch barrels 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

Lot 151 CHARLIN A 20-BORE DARNE SLIDING BREECH GUN, NO. 40763 27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and sliding breech engraved with scenes of dogs and deer, the fences carved with foliage, side safety, 14-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £2000 - 3000

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 152 A. A. BROWN & SONS A FINE 20-BORE “SUPREME DELUXE” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79770 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with Celtic strap work around highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock with a fox and flighting duck, the left lock with grouse and bird of prey, the action base with a snipe, retaining much of its original polished and colour hardened finish, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1994. It was engraved by W. Marshall, an engraver based in Scotland and it was completed in July 1996.

The gun appears relatively little used.

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 153 J. PURDEY & SONS A LIGHTWEIGHT 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22924 27-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and extra full choke borings, the rounded frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including slim leather-covered recoil pad, 5lb. 7oz, nitro proof, right bore marked, in its brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1925 for the Duchess of Sutherland Eileen Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland.

Born in 1891 to the 7th Earl of Lanesborough, she was married in 1912 to George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, who succeeded his father as 5th Duke of Sutherland in 1913. During the First World War she was a Red Cross nurse and was Mistress of Robes to Queen Mary from 1916 to 1921. She died in 1943.

Her husband had a distinguished Military career including Naval service during World War One. He served as the Under-Secretary of State for Air under Stanley Baldwin’s Government, later Paymaster General and Under Secretary of State for War. Appointed a Knight of the Thistle in 1929, he joined the Privy Council in 1936 as Lord Steward of the Household, and bore the Orb at the Coronaton of King George VI.

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 154 H. & T. C. GODFREY A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 116904 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 155 AYA A 28-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 504227 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 3/4inch figured stock, 5lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof

Lot 156 J. PURDEY & SONS A .410 SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. A536 27-inch octagonal barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, the plain blacked frame with central hammer and side lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock and beaver tail fore-end, probably a replacement, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof

Lot 157 AYA A .410 NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 540959 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch magnum chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the 15-inch figured stock including 1 3/4inch extension, 5lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £500 - 800

£350 - 500

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 158 DAVID MCKAY BROWN A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE “CREATIVE ART” ENGRAVED SINGLE TRIGGER ROUND ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7790/1 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, narrow file-cut ribs, the rounded frames and gold numbered top levers engraved with bold foliate scrollwork in the Scottish style, the maker’s name signed within a panel and retaining virtually all of their original bright finish, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips, No.1 gun cracked and repaired at the hand, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather case

✪ £30000 - 40000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 2003.

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Lot 159 BROWNING A 12-BORE MODEL 325 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 44373NZ 32-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable Invector choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

Lot 160 BROWNING A 12-BORE “GTI SPORTER ULTRA” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 20460NZ 32-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, threaded for Invector Plus choke tubes (tubes missing), machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with gold lined decoration, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch figured straight hand stock, butt plate missing, fore-end wood cracked and missing retaining screws, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £600 - 900

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✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 161 BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31101S4 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving, selective single trigger, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, comb modified and cut down, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof

Lot 162 BERETTA A 12-BORE MODEL 685E SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. D34919B 26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger and non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 163 MERKEL A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58479 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, solid machined rib, Kersten bolt extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with scroll engraving and traces of original hardening colour, cocking stud, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

Lot 164 VERNEY-CARRON A FRENCH 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 333406X 26-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the rounded frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with straight hand and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., French nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

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✪ £250 - 400

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Lot 165 BERETTA A 12-BORE 687 EELL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. C97426B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, dummy side plates and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game birds in flight, selective single trigger, 14 3/4inch figured stock including pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 15oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case

✪ £1600 - 1800

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Lot 166 BROWNING A 12-BORE B725 “HUNTER” G1 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59970ZV 28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable Invector DS choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 7oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with spare chokes, etc

Lot 167 BROWNING A 12-BORE “CITORI” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26005PV 28-inch barrels with interchangeable Invector choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by bold foliate scrollwork, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber butt plate, 8lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case

✪ £1200 - 1800

The gun appears little used.

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✪ £800 - 1200

The gun appears little used.

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Lot 168 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE DT10 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. AF9662B 32-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with matted top surface and maker’s name signed in gold, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof

Lot 169 RIZZINI A 20-BORE “ARTEMIS” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 83154 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch magnum chambers and fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, engraved “Especially Made for J. Roberts & Son”, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch highly figured straight hand stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with retailer’s label, spare chokes, etc

✪ £2000 - 3000

The gun appears little used.

✪ £2400 - 2800

The gun appears little used.

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Lot 170 P. BERETTA A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE AS-12E OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7533 AND 7537 28 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, filecut solid ribs, the scroll back frames and top levers with border engraving, crossbolt extensions, 15 1/4-inch well figured straight hand stocks including leather covered recoil pads, No.1 gun pegged at the head, 6lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof (for 1949), in their modern canvas case

✪ £2400 - 2800

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Lot 171 BROWNING A 12-BORE B25 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 325 MZ 03540 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever engraved with scenes of game in landscapes surrounded by scrollwork, signed "F. Krill", single selective trigger, non-automatic safety, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 7oz., Belgian nitro proof, leather case

✪ £2500 - 3500

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR BUYERS 1. INTRODUCTION

3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS

5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

(a) The contractual relationship of Gavin Gardiner Limited and Sellers with prospective Buyers is governed by:(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;

(a) GGs knowledge of lots is partly dependent on information provided by the Seller and GG is unable to exercise exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Each lot is available for examination before sale. Bidders are responsible for carrying out examinations and research before sale to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots and accuracy of descriptions.

(a) GG has absolute discretion to refuse admission to the auction. Before sale, Bidders must complete a Registration Form and supply such information and references as GG requires. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and are jointly and severally liable with their principal, if bidding as agent (in which case GG’s prior and express consent must be obtained).

(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports or elsewhere are statements of GG’s opinion and not representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be revised from time to time at GG’s absolute discretion.

(b) GG advises Bidders to attend the auction, but GG will endeavour to execute absentee written bids provided that they are, in GG’s opinion, received in sufficient time and in legible form.

(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the saleroom and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited; (iii) Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee; (iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer's announcement. (b) As auctioneer, Gavin Gardiner Limited acts as agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Gavin Gardiner Limited may own or have a financial interest in a lot.

2. DEFINITIONS "Bidder" is any person making, attempting or considering making a bid, including Buyers; "Buyer" is the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when bidding as agent; "Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent, or executors; “GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551.

"Buyer’s Expenses" are any costs or expenses due to Gavin Gardiner Limited from the Buyer ; "Buyer’s Premium" is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers; "Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price; "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses; "Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.

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4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO BUYERS (a) GG shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the terms of GG’s Authenticity Guarantee.

(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to GG’s other commitments; GG is therefore not liable for failure to execute such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded.

6. IMPORT, EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

(i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any oral or written information provided to Bidders by GG, whether negligent or otherwise;

GG and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is subject to impor t, export or copyright restrictions. It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law, including licenses required by law under the 1968 Firearms Act and Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded

by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers;

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

(b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither GG nor the Seller :-

(iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by GG in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot. (c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against GG and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither GG nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of GG or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GG or the Seller.

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7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION

(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable. (c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer. (d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.

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8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES

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

Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within 5 working days of the auction, GG may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:-

(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer's expense and risk at GG’s premises or in independent storage

(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds.

GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above. (c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a). (d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers. (e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers.

(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense; (b) cancel the sale of the lot; (c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot; (d) reject future bids from the Buyer ; (e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds; (f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale; (g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien; (h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs; (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings

(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction.

11. DATA PROTECTION (a) GG will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law. (b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i).

12. MISCELLANEOUS (a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG. (b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives. (c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties. (d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. (e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.

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

1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES

3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

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

(a) If the Seller withdraws any Property from sale after their written agreement to sell it, GG may charge the Seller 50% of the Seller’s Commission and Buyer’s Premium GG would have received had the Property sold at its mid estimate, plus all Expenses (the “Withdrawal Fee”).

Conditions of Business for Buyers and/or Sellers may be amended by additional terms printed in the sale catalogue and/or by notices posted up in the saleroom or announced by the auctioneer.

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

DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(i) the Seller is the owner of the Property or is properly authorised to sell it; (ii) the Seller shall transfer possession and good title in the Property to the Buyer, free from any third party claims;

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

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

2. SALE PREPARATION (a) GG shall have sole discretion as to how Property is described, illustrated and marketed, and the date, venue and conduct of the sale. (b) All oral or written estimates, appraisals and reports are statements of opinion only, may not be relied upon as a prediction of the sale price and may be revised from time to time by GG. (c) GG may, without obligation, consult with third party experts and carry out such other research for the Property as it deems necessary. GG may transfer possession of the Property to such third parties and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of such third parties. (d) GG shall have the absolute right to produce and publish images of any Property consigned for sale and will retain copyright in any such images it produces. (e) GG will charge a Buyer’s Premium on the sale of the Property at GG’s standard rates. GG reserves the right to pay out of its commissions a fee to any third party introducing Sellers or Property to it. (f) Sellers are prohibited from bidding on their own Property. If a Seller offers the Hammer Price for their Property, GG may charge the Seller the Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses relating to that Property.

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

(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.

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5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

10. DATA PROTECTION

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

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

(i) risk passes to the Buyer ; or

(ii) collected by the Seller, in which case a Reduced Commission of 50% of the Seller’s Commission may be payable calculated as if the Property sold for its Reserve Price (where applicable), plus relevant Expenses.

(a) GG will use information supplied by Sellers or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.

(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or (iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by GG, if not consigned for sale. (b) GG shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold; (ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or (iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or GG’s reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates). (c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of GG, the maximum amount of GG’s liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses. (d) GG will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination.

6. POST AUCTION SALES If any Property fails to sell at auction, GG shall be entitled for a period of 35 days after the auction to sell the Property privately for no less than the Reserve Price (unless otherwise agreed with the Seller) and on the terms of these Conditions of Business.

7. PAYMENT OF NET SALE PROCEEDS (a) Subject in all cases to prior receipt of cleared funds by GG and subject to rescission of the sale under Condition 9, 35 days after the sale date or 5 working days after receipt of cleared funds from the Buyer (whichever is later), GG shall send the Seller the Net Sale Proceeds in pounds sterling, less any other amounts owed by the Seller to GG.

(i) be reconsigned for sale; or

(b) If the Seller does not reconsign or collect the Property within 60 days of the auction as per Condition 8(a) (i) or (ii) above, GG shall be released from any duty of bailment and may in its sole discretion be entitled to:(i) transfer the Property to independent storage at the Seller’s expense; or (ii) re-offer the Property at auction for no less than 50% of the original Reserve Price agreed with the Seller (where applicable), and subject to the Seller’s Commission on the re-sale plus all relevant Expenses.

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

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

(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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS AND BUYERS Each auction is prepared in advance and is on public view at Sotheby’s saleroom for several days before the sale. No passes or appointments are required.

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

ESTIMATES AND RESERVES Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no predetermined starting prices. Estimates may be subject to revision. Published estimates are exclusive of buyer’s premium and VAT. All lots are subject to reserves. The reserve price is never higher than the low pre-sale estimate.

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

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

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

Lots marked with a ‡ or Ω symbol has been imported from outside the EU to be sold at auction under temporary importation. VAT is applicable on the hammer price at the following rates: ‡ @ 5% Ω @ 20%

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

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PRE-SALE EXHIBITION

PAYMENT

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

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

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

BIDDING IN PERSON To bid with us you must register to obtain a bidding number. You will be asked to provide proof of identity.

All lots sold will be invoiced to the name and address in which the paddle has been registered and will not be transferred to other names or addresses. If you instruct an agent to bid on your behalf, you will need to provide a letter of authority to this effect.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD We are pleased to accept major credit cards (regrettably we are unable to accept American Express card payments), for which a surcharge will be made of 3% of the transaction total. This is to cover the charge made to us by our bank. There is no charge for payments made by debit card.

STERLING BANKER’S DRAFT OR BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE AND ELECTRONIC OR WIRE TRANSFER Drawn on a recognised UK bank or building society.

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

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

Please not that we require seven days to clear sterling cheques where the amount exceeds the cheque card guarantee limit, unless special arrangements have been made with the auctioneer in advance of the sale (normally the presentation of a letter of guarantee from your bank).

We always reserve the right to hold goods until a cheque is cleared.

Cash payments will not be accepted above £6.000.

ELECTRONIC AND WIRE TRANSFERS Wire transfers can be made directly to our bank: National Westminster Bank Plc. 60 High Street Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 1SL Sort Code: 60 03 08 Account Number : 74044397 Account Name: Gavin Gardiner Limited

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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 Friday 24 August 2018: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Saturday 25 August 2018: +44(0) 1764 694 286

SPORTING GUNS 27 AUGUST 2018 Please bid on my behalf for the following lot(s) up to the hammer price(s) written below, to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves.

I agree to be bound by the Conditions of Business applicable to this sale and agree to pay a buyer’s premium of 25% on the hammer price and any VAT or amounts in lieu of VAT which may be due on the buyer’s premium and hammer price(s). Please see Guide to Prospective Buyers in the catalogue.

LOT NO.

DESCRIPTION

BID IN £

All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT. Please submit your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precidence. Bids should be submitted at least 24 hours before the auction. Please write clearly and check your bids carefully.

LOT NO.

DESCRIPTION

BID IN £

NAME (BLOCK LETTERS) ADDRESS (BLOCK LETTERS)

POST CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

FAX NO.

EMAIL:

DATE:

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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 Friday 24 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875 300 From Saturday 25 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1764 694 286

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.

TELEPHONE BIDS 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.

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

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

“Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted.

Bids should be placed in catalogue order.

GAVIN GARDINER LIMITED’S AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE If Gavin Gardiner Limited sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below Gavin Gardiner Limited will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Gavin Gardiner Limited for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price.

The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable.

“Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property.

Property shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling).

Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or

(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion); or (iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description.

To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:(i) notify Gavin Gardiner Limited in writing within one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be Counterfeit; and

Gavin Gardiner Limited has discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Gavin Gardiner Limited may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer's cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to Gavin Gardiner Limited. Gavin Gardiner Limited shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event Gavin Gardiner Limited decides to rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert reports, provided always that the costs of such reports have been approved in advance and in writing by Gavin Gardiner Limited.

(ii) return the Property to Gavin Gardiner Limited in the same condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer good title in the Property, free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale.

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