Gavin Gardiner by Jamm Design Ltd

FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS New Bond Street, London

12 April 2017

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

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FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS PUBLIC EXHIBITION

AUCTION

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

Wednesday 12 April 2017 at 2pm

Tuesday 11 April 2017 9am to 4.30pm

Wednesday 12 April 2017 9am to 1pm

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

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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.

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.

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

CONDITION OF FIREARMS

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

TAXIDERMY & RELATED ITEMS

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

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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.

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..

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.

SYMBOLS

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

COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

Lots will be available for collection at Sotheby’s saleroom until 12 noon on the day following the auction. All uncollected lots will then be packed and returned to Gavin Gardiner Limited’s secure storage in West Sussex. Lots will be available for collection in West Sussex by prior appointment from 9am on the following working day (two days after the auction). 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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FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS Lots 1-233 Wednesday 12 April 2017 at 2pm

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Lot 1 WEBLEY & SCOTT. A FINE .38 MARK “III” REVOLVER, NO. 2307 3-inch barrel, the topstrap engraved with the retailers address “P. Webley & Son, London & Birmingham”, the frame with stirrup catch and winged bullet trademark, retaining virtually all of its original finish, chequered composition grips, black powder proof, in its makers oak case with accessories and original instruction leaflets etc This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £500 - 700

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Lot 2 SMITH & WESSON. A .38 SAFETY THIRD MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 113290 3 1/4-inch barrel with patent dates to 1890, the frame with trademark and retaining much original finish, grip safety, composition grips, nitro proof £150 - 250

Lot 3 F N BROWNING A .25 SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 924185 2-inch barrel, the frame with chequered grips, Belgian nitro proof, in its soft leather holster

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 200

Lot 4 COLT A .32 SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 543084 3 1/2-inch barrel, frame with grip safety and chequered walnut grips, retaining some original finish, nitro proof, in its holster with spare magazine

This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

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Lot 5 WALTHER A .22 “PP SPORT” MODEL SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 71985L 8-inch barrel, slide side safety and adjustable rear sight, chequered composition grip, retaining most of its original finish overall, German nitro proof This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 200

Lot 6 WALTHER A .25 MODEL 9 SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 607302 2-inch barrel, chequered composition grips, retaining virtually all of its original finish overall, German nitro proof

This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £200 - 300

Lot 7 WALTHER A .22 MODEL TPH SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 251609 2 3/4-inch barrel, slide side safety, alloy frame with chequered grip, German nitro proof

This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £120 - 180

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Lot 8 SMITH & WESSON A .357 MAGNUM MODEL 686 REVOLVER, NO. AVW7896

4-inch stainless steel barrel with ramp fore sight, the frame and swing-out cylinder with polished finish, chequered walnut grips, Belgian nitro proof This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250 8

Lot 9 BROWNING A 9MM “HI POWER” SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 77C50147 4 1/2-inch barrel, the slide with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the frame with chequered walnut grips and retaining virtually all of its original finish, Belgian nitro proof This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £200 - 300

Lot 10 RUGER A .357 MAGNUM “BLACK HAWK” MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 30-26454 6 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, solid frame with loading gate, chequered walnut grips, nitro proof This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 200

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Lot 11 H. SCHMIDT A .22 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 658214 6-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, solid frame with loading gate and adjustable rear sight, German nitro proof

This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £80 - 120 11

Lot 12 WALTHER A 1-INCH VERY PISTOL, NO. 23639L 6-inch part-octagonal barrel, the frame with central hammer and chequered composition grips, retaining much of its original anodised finish, German nitro proof This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 150 12

Lot 13 WALTHER A 7.65MM 50 JAHRE MODEL PP COMMEMORATIVE SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. EW055 3 3/4-inch barrel, the slide inlaid in gold with Walther banner, “50 Jahre PP 1929-1979”, with gold plated trigger, hammers, etc, carved walnut grips, retaining all of its original finish, German nitro proof, in its carved commemorative box This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.

£300 - 400

Lot 14 A .410 WALKING STICK SHOTGUN 25 1/2-inch painted barrel with 2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the walnut handle with quick detachable shoulder stock, black powder proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 150 14 10

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Lot 15 A .410 SHOT PISTOL, NO. 6341, CONVERTED FROM A BELGIAN FOLDING GUN 8 3/4-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, the frame with side lever and central hammer, adapted pistol grip, bore pitted £150 - 250 15

Lot 16 W. W. GREENER A .310 “SAFTI KILLER” HUMANE KILLER, NO. 5857 4 1/2-inch spring-loaded barrel with serrated muzzle and cast grip, nitro proof This lot will not be available to view in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £50 - 80 16

Lot 17 MOORE’S PAT FIREARMS CO. A .32 TEAT-FIRE REVOLVER, NO. 2418 3 1/4-inch barrel with hinged loading gate, smooth cylinder with patent date, silver plated brass frame with scroll engraving and spur trigger, smooth walnut grips £200 - 300 17

Lot 18 COLT A .44 LONDON NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 18543 7 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with loading lever, the cylinder with rolled naval scenes, smooth walnut grip, impressed with names “L. A. McPherson” and “J. C. Hore”, mechanism defective, contemporary London black powder proof £600 - 900 18 Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT @20%

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Lot 19 T. T. PROCTOR A .458 LOTT BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 132 26-inch barrel ported at the muzzle, ramp fore sight, rear sight with two folding leaves, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6 1-6x24 EE telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, the hinged magazine base plate with scroll engraving, the maker’s name and calibre inlaid in gold, half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 15 1/2-inch pull, 10lb., nitro proof, in its leather and canvas rifle slip The rifle was built in 2009 for the vendor and he states that he has used it to good effect in Africa. A quantity of ammunition is also available for this lot by negotiation. £3000 - 4000

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Lot 20 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A 6.5X68MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 6904 26-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 4-16x50 telescopic sight with swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 6oz., nitro proof The maker confirms the rifle was built in 1996. £4000 - 6000

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Lot 21 MIDLAND GUN CO. A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 30698 22 1/2-inch barrel with folding leaf sight and ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a 3-9x56 telescopic sight, recoil stud, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof £80 - 120 Lot 22 CZ A .22 MODEL 452-2E BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 829710 24 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, ramp fore sight and tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof £120 - 180 21

Lot 23 CARL GUSTAFS A 6.5MM SWEDISH MAUSER BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 102596 29-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver fitted with an aperture sight, receiver ring with Swedish crown and dated 1902, bolt with flag safety, full length stock with hand guard and steel butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 6oz., nitro proof £200 - 300 Lot 24 CARL GUSTAFS A 6.5MM SWEDISH MAUSER BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 120244 29-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight and aperture rear sight, receiver ring with Swedish crown, bolt with flag safety, full length stock with hand guard and steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 8oz., nitro proof £200 - 300

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Lot 25 RUGER A .22/.250 M77 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 74-76373 24-inch heavy barrel, receiver mounted with a Lisenfeld 6x42 telescopic sight, tang safety, half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 2oz., nitro proof £100 - 200 Lot 26 BRNO A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 7452435794 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with its telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, set trigger, half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, recoil pad missing, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 9oz., nitro proof £200 - 300 Lot 27 BSA A .22 PUMP-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3328 21 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver with piled arms trademark, 14 1/2-inch stock with straight hand, 5lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250 Lot 28 RUGER A .22 MODEL 10-22 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 246-20267 19-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, raised fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Simmons telescopic sight, receiver with detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

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Lot 29 MANNLICHER A .270 “LUXUS” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 230254 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x56 telescopic sight, in swing-off mount, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, set trigger, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 10oz., Austrian nitro proof

Lot 30 HEYM A 7X57MM MODEL SR20L BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 31951 20 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36 telescopic sight in swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, German nitro proof

£500 - 700

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£700 - 900

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Lot 31 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A 8MM M1908 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING CARBINE, NO. 13888, RETAILED BY JAMES PURDEY & SONS 20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, bolt with flag safety, rotary magazine, trigger guard engraved with the retailer’s number A1561, the full stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 6lb. 4oz., Austrian nitro proof, in its full length canvas case with James Purdey & Sons label

Lot 32 A. E. HARRISS A 7X64MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1 24 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag and tang safeties, magazine with hinged base plate, double set triggers, half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 8lb. 2oz., Austrian nitro proof

£600 - 800

The rifle was built by A. E. Harriss whilst serving his apprenticeship in Austria with his father’s company John Rigby & Co. £300 - 500

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Lot 33 WINCHESTER A 12-BORE MODEL 1200 PUMP ACTION GUN, NO. L1200713 28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber and interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, unrestricted magazine capacity, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 9oz.. French nitro proof £100 - 200 Lot 34 WINCHESTER A .22 MODEL 63 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 4409 20-inch barrel, mounted with a Gnom 4x telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, folding tang peep sight, 13 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and tubular magazine, sling eyes, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

Lot 35 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. £140 - 180 Lot 36 BSA A .22 “SPORTSMAN 5” BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. KD64697 25 1/4-inch barrel with tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with a PH16 aperture rear sight, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/4-inch pull, 5lb. 4oz., nitro proof £50 - 70

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Lot 37 LITHGOW A SCARCE .303 NO.1 MK III*H.T. BOLTACTION SNIPER RIFLE, NO. D27472 25 1/2-inch heavy barrel with tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with its telescopic sight with short bracket mounts, the telescope marked “Sight Telescopic Patt 1918 (Aust)/1 BAA 3650GA AOC” and dated 1945, full length stock with barrel band and nose-cap, 13 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., nitro proof Of an original contract for 2500 units, just 481 short bracket models were made The scope bears the serial number 13833 which appears in the listing in Ian Skennerton’s work on the subject. £2500 - 3500

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Lot 38 ENFIELD A SCARCE .22 NO.1 MK IV* BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. H702 25-inch barrel with tangent rear sight, the receiver with King’s crown and dated 1915 and further marked with a broad arrow “RP 1928”, full length stock with barrel band and nose-cap, 13 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

Lot 39 BSA A .303 NO.1 MARK III BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 5741 25 1/2-inch heavy barrel with barrel bands and Fulton modifications, the receiver dated “1909” and fitted with a Parker Hale 5A aperture rear sight, detachable box magazine with magazine cut-off, adjustable rear sight, full stocked with brass butt plate, 13-inch pull, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£900 - 1200

£300 - 500

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Lot 40 A .303 NO.4 MK II(F) BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. PF197258 25-inch barrel, the receiver with folding rear sight and date marks for 1950, full length stock with barrel band, 13 1/2-inch stock, 9lb. 3oz., nitro proof £300 - 400 Lot 41 STEYR A 8X50MM KROPATSCHEK MODEL 1886 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. KK59 32-inch barrel with folding rear sight, barrel bands and bayonet bar, tubular magazine, bolt with flag safety, the full length stock with steel furniture, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 10oz., black powder proof, bolt mismatched £300 - 500 Lot 42 BSA A .243 CF2 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 11R6375 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar variable 5-10x45 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250 Lot 43 PARKER HALE A .375 MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. MAG-54688 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised rear sight, the receiver mounted with scope blocks, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil studs, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb., nitro proof £300 - 500

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Lot 44 A SCARCE 12-BORE SJOGREN-SYSTEM SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 1121 28-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, unrestricted magazine capacity, the receiver with sliding breech and flag safety, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 11oz., nitro proof, recoil spring weak £400 - 600 Lot 45 CARL GUSTAFS A .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 222304 19 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Tasco telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof £100 - 200

Lot 46 STEYR A 8X56MM MODEL 95 STRAIGHT PULL SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 8276U 30-inch barrel with folding ladder sight, straight pull bolt with side safety, full length stock with hand guard and steel butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof £100 - 200 Lot 47 RUGER A .416 RIGBY NO.1 MODEL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 133-36155 26-inch barrel including muzzle brake, the short raised rib mounted with a Pecar variable telescopic sight, the frame with tang safety, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, sling swivels, 11lb., nitro proof £500 - 700

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H. FRANK WALLACE COLLECTION - LOTS 48-57

H. FRANK WALLACE OF CORRIMONY Artist, Author and Naturalist, 21st March 1881 – 16th September 1962

A widely admired and successful sporting artist, he was also remembered as a writer, illustrator and authority on all aspects of hunting, from the stalking of British native deer to the shooting of the more exotic big game species found in many different parts of the World. At well over six feet tall and of an extrovert appearance he was as comfortable with his easel painting as he was on the hill with his rifle.

Born in 1882 the son of a London medical practitioner he was educated at Eton and Christchurch college, Cambridge. While he was reading for the bar he was offered the chance to travel round the world, and worked like never before to pass his exams so that he could depart with his father’s blessing. He was abroad for two years and upon his return published his first book “Stalks Abroad”, an account of the sport obtained during his travels with particular reference to his travels in East Africa, India, Japan, New Zealand and Canada. The text was illustrated with nine full page and eighteen half page illustrations by Wallace himself and although he was called to the bar on his return in 1908, it was his skill with pen and brush, as well as with a rifle that was to allow him to forge his way in the world.

He became a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1911 and almost immediately set off on a hunting trip to China which was chronicled in his next book “Big Game of Central and Western China”.They arrived in China during a period of turmoil and revolution and following their hunting adventures had to escape overland to Russia, a 2000 mile journey eventually ending in St Petersburg in April 1912. While there he stayed with Count Dimitr Pavlovich, a first cousin of the Czar, who was later linked to the murder of Rasputin and was one of the few members of the Russian Royal family to escape the Revolution.

As an artist, it was his friendship with Lionel Edwards that led to them collaborating on two further books “Hunting and Stalking the Deer” in 1927 and “A Stuart Sketchbook” in 1933. He produced a considerable range of sporting paintings, often spending time as the guest of a sporting proprietor who had commissioned the works. He completed many stalking paintings for Lord Brocket as well as the Duke of Portland. He contributed numerous articles and illustrations to publications like “The Field” and “Country Life” as well as contributing to such books as “The Big Game of Asia and North America”, “The Gun at Home and Abroad” and “African Big Game”. In 1937 he was asked, as Hon Sec of the Shikir Club, to organise the British section of the International Hunting Exhibition which was held in Berlin. This brought him in to contact with Hermann Goering, who as well as being a leading Nazi politician, was a keen sportsman and the “Game Warden of the Reich”. In the course of the exhibition he was invited to lunch with Goering at his home, Karinhall, and Wallace leaves a telling description of his host’s elaborate hunting garb in one of his later volumes of memoirs “On his fingers were many rings, it was very much the sort of costume a boy would imagine playing at Robin Hood”.

He was appointed “Deer Control Officer for Scotland” for the course of the Second World War, an important position as venison was off ration, and the Government were keen to maintain and develop this important resource. As he grew older, he continued to stalk and maintain an output of sporting paintings, and produced further volumes “Happier Years”, “Hunting Winds” and “Please Ring the Bell”.

In 1954 he was asked to organise a hunting exhibition in Dusseldorf, this time as the honorary Vice President of the Conseil International de la Chasse. He died at his English home in 1962 and was buried on his beloved Corrimony moor in Scotland. 23

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Lot 48 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 2012 25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding hood, rear sight with folding leaves to 400, the receiver fitted with bases for claw mounts, bolt with flag safety and Rigby peep sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed steel butt plate with trap, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling eyes, the silver escutcheon engraved “HFW from GT”, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof The maker’s records confirm that the rifle was built 1st September 1903 for H. Tate. “Mauser Sporting Best”, the first Rigby .275 regulated for the High Velocity cartridge, new barrel fitted May 1911 for H. V. Partridge. The escutcheon confirms that the rifle was a gift from Tate to H. Frank Wallace. The rifle was re-barrelled the same month that his .350 Rigby was built, and he would have taken this rifle with him to China in 1911. £2000 - 3000

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Lot 49 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A SCARCE .275 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5063 24-inch quick-detachable barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400, bolt with flat handle and flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate with trap, sling eyes, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built 10th August 1925 for Captain P. Wallace with .275 HV take-down and a note, “bolt knob flat”. £2000 - 3000

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Lot 50 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A SCARCE .303 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3835, RETAILED BY GRAY & CO., INVERNESS 25 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400, bolt with flag safety and Rigby peep sight, magazine with hinged base plate, the figured half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, sling eyes, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built for W. J. Fraser-Tyler in July 1912 with “New Peep Sight”. £1400 - 1800

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Lot 51 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .350 MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3692 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding hood, raised rear sight with folding leaves to 400, square bridge magnum Mauser action, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the well figured half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate with trap, sling eyes, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built in May 1911 for H. F. Wallace with .350 “Mauser Sporting Magnum”, two traps, 24-inch barrel.

This rifle was built for Wallace to take with him to China in 1911. Writing about the expedition in later years, he commented “good rifles to take are a .275 Rigby Mauser and a .350 Magnum.” £3500 - 5000

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Lot 52 MAUSER A .250-3000 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 95697 22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, scarce Kurz action, the bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, the silver escutcheon engraved “FW from Brock, 1926”, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 8oz., German nitro proof, rear stock screw missing

Lot 53 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A 6.5MM M1903 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 2464 22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf, receiver with matted top surface, bolt with flag safety, rotary magazine, folding tang sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate with trap, sling swivels, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 6oz., Austrian nitro proof

The rifle was a gift from Frank Wallace’s great friend Lt. Col. H.C. Brocklehurst. Brocklehurst was a captain in the 10th Hussars and Royal Flying Corps, and later an explorer and big game hunter. In WWII he rejoined the army and was Commander 2nd Special Service Detachment, a commando unit in Burma, and was killed in action during the Japanese invasion. £400 - 600

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£500 - 700

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Lot 54 WESTLEY RICHARDS A .318 ACCELERATED EXPRESS BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. LT39452 22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding hood and moon bead, the raised rear sight with folding leaves to 500, the receiver with matted top surface and scroll engraving, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, folding tang sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate with trap, sling eyes, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1913. £1000 - 1500

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Lot 55 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .450 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 17253 28-inch barrels with file-cut rib and raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves removed, the breeches engraved “Special .450 Bore Big Game Rifle for Special Cordite Cartridges and 480 grain Bullet”, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivel and button, 11lb. 4oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built in September 1905 for Major Fielding, Class C hammer double made by Saunders. £3000 - 5000

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Lot 56 CHARLES OSBORNE & CO. A .450/.400 (3 1/4-INCH) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 00915 26-inch barrels with ramp fore sight (element missing), file-cut short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 300, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 11lb. 8oz., nitro proof £4000 - 6000

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Lot 57 WINCHESTER A .22 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 12602, CONVERTED BY PARKER HALE LTD 24-inch barrel mounted with a B Nickel Marburg telescopic sight, 13 1/4-inch stock with straight hand, crescent butt plate and tubular magazine, the nickel escutcheon engraved “H. F. W.”, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, Winchester markings removed.

Lot 58 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A .500 (3-INCH) EXPRESS HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 17003 27-inch barrels with file-cut rib, rear sight with folding leaves, doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, cracked and repaired at the hand, sling eyes, 9lb. black powder proof

£150 - 250

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£1000 - 1500

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Lot 59 JOSEF WINKLER A 9.3X74/12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOPPELBUCHSDRILLING, NO. 422717 25 1/2-inch barrels, the shot barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about full choke boring, the machined rib with fixed sights, mounted with a Hensoldt Diavari 1.5-6x telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, Kersten bolt and gold lined cocking indicators, gold washed articulated front trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 9lb. 3oz., Austrian nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case The rifle was built in 1965. £12000 - 14000

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Lot 60 JOSEF WINKLER A 16-BORE/7X57R OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION RIFLE, NO. 42699 23 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with folding leaf sight and mounted with a Kahles Helia-L 8x56 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, additional Hertel & Reuss telescopic sight with interchangeable mounts, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and woodland scenes of deer, set front trigger, 13 3/4inch stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 8lb. 2oz., Austrian nitro proof

Lot 61 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .22 HORNET/.410 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6334 27-inch barrels with file-cut rib and raised fore sight, mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 4 telescopic sight, the right barrel smooth bored, the left tubed, together with an additional pair of 27-inch interchangeable 28-bore shotgun barrels by another, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate and trap, sling eyes, 7lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its canvas case

£1500 - 2000

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£2500 - 3500

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Lot 62 H. BARELLA A 9.3X74R SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 6304, BUILT FOR HIS HIGHNESS SIR JAI SINGH PRABHAKAR, MAHARAJAH OF ALWAR 24 1/2-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves, the machined rib mounted with a B. Nickel Marburg telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, crossbolt extension, the frame, quick detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the top lever inlaid in gold with the Maharajah’s crest and the number ‘1’, set triggers and side safety, gold washed lockwork, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, the cheekpiece with a leather covered rubber cheek pad stamped “GR”, sling swivels, 8lb. 5oz., German nitro proof (without scope) Sir Jai Singh became Maharajah of Alwar at the age of ten in 1892 and is recorded as being erudite and quite charming, although he also had a cruel nature. He spent extravagantly and had many guns and rifles built for him by Barella of Berlin. He owned numerous Rolls Royces, often buying two at a time, many with open cabs with spotlights for shooting tigers at night. He was eventually exiled without power in 1933 and spent the remaining four years of his life in Paris where he died in 1937. £8000 - 12000

The Maharaja of Alwar

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Lot 63 MERKEL A 9.3X74R MODEL 220E BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 109998 25 1/2-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with fixed rear sight and mounted with a quick detachable scope mount, bolstered frame with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, cocking studs, set front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 1oz., German nitro proof, with its maker’s test target etc.

Lot 64 JOSEF HAMBRUSCH A .22/7X57MM BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 3928.58 23 5/8-inch barrels with machined rib and raised fore sight, mounted with a Kahles Helia 4 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, Kersten bolt extension, the bolstered scroll back frame and top lever engraved with hunting scenes surrounded by scrollwork, the right side with St. Hubert scene, the left side with deer and signed by the engraver, F. Just, set triggers, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof

The rifle was built in 1991 and appears relatively little used. £2000 - 3000

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£2000 - 3000

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Lot 65 I. HOLLIS & SONS A .470 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 88740 23-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, file-cut short raised rib with folding leaf sights, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and including rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas case £7000 - 9000

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Lot 66 ELEY A SPORTING AND MILITARY CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD the display of shotgun and metallic ammunition arranged around a central Eley medallion, framed and glazed, 26 by 32-inches, the original back with woodworm damage £1500 - 2000

Lot 67 ELEY KYNOCH A CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD with shotgun and metallic ammunition arranged around a central motif, framed and glazed, 20 by 28-inches £300 - 500

Lot 68 ELEY A SPORTING AMMUNITION DISPLAY BOARD the glazed display showing shotgun cartridges, .22 ammunition, percussion caps and air gun pellets, 28 by 20-inches £200 - 300

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Please note lots 69-88 will not be available for viewing in London. They can be viewed by appointment in our offce in West Sussex.

Lot 69 KYNOCH TWENTY .577/.450 COILED BRASS MARTINI HENRY RIFLE CARTRIDGES in their original maker’s packets; together with 20 rnds of coiled brass ammunItion

Lot 70 A RARE EXPERIMENTAL .276 BROADWAY TRUST CARTRIDGE

Lot 71 A RARE EXPERIMENTAL .276 BROADWAY TRUST CARTRIDGE with perforated case

Lot 72 A RARE 20MM EXPERIMENTAL SQUEEZE ROUND with Littlejohn projectile, intended for use in the Mark 1 Hispano cannon

Lot 73 A QUANTITY OF .50 BROWNING AMMUNITION including: five armour-piercing, five tracer, one armour-piercing incendiary and ten ball

Lot 74 TEN ROUNDS OF .55 BOYS ANTI-TANK AMMUNITION tracer Mark 1

Lot 75 TEN ROUNDS OF .55 BOYS ANTI-TANK AMMUNITION tracer Mark 1

Lot 76 ONE ROUND OF .600/.577 REWA smokeless soft-nose, 750 grns

Lot 77 A SCARCE PACKET OF PAPER CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE/MUSKET 53 for rifle, musket/53, bullet .55 waxed, powder 2 1/2 DRS, wood plug; together with a packet of Terry’s patent 30-bore cartridges

Lot 78 KYNOCH TWENTY ROUNDS OF .577/.450 INERT AMMUNITION suitable for cartridge display

Lot 79 TWENTY ROUNDS OF .55 WII BOYS in their paper cartons of ten

Lot 80 FOUR 12-BORE MARK IIIZ CABLE CUTTER CARTRIDGES

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✪ Lot 81 ELEY 50 ROUNDS OF 12-BORE GRAND PRIX in its tropical packaging

Lot 85 KYNOCH TWENTY INERT ROUNDS OF .360 NO.2 AMMUNITION together with a box of fifty .380 Mark 2 dummy cartridges and six further inert rounds, various calibres

Lot 82 A COLLECTION OF PRIMED BIG BORE SHOTGUN CASES comprising: five part-formed 4-bore cases; twenty-three Eley 8-bore cases; ten Eley 8-bore industrial cases; twentyfour Eley 10-bore cases; twenty-seven Eley 10-bore brass cases; together with a selection of 12-bore brass cases; and a box of twenty-five 20-bore cases (Qty)

Lot 83 W. W. GREENER A QUANTITY OF POLICE GUN RELATED CARTRIDGES comprising: seven rnds Police gun ammunition; fifteen primed cases; a further ten primed cases; and three alloy experimental cases

Lot 84 A QUANTITY OF PRIMED BRASS CASES including Very and Schermuly; together with a selection of shotgun and rifle brass cases

Lot 86 VICKERS TWO ROUNDS OF .242 AMMUNITION together with one round of experimental Enfield 7.92mm ammunition

Lot 87 A COLLECTION OF SPORTING AND MILITARY AMMUNITION including: a group of sporting rifle cartridges, a group of pinfire revolver cartridges, one round of 12-bore Kynoch ball, ten rounds of .577 Snider, etc

Lot 88 A GROUP OF WHALE TAGGING DARTS comprising: four vintage Kynoch 12bore darts; a modern 12-bore dart; and a modern .410 dart, each tag individually numbered and with return instructions engraved on the shaft (6)

Holland & Holland were responsible for the manufacture of whale tagging darts between the 1930s and the 1970s. £150 - 250

Lot 89 NOBEL INDUSTRIES A COLLECTION OF GLASS SLIDES including: Ammunition Testing, Metallic Cartridge Series, Rough Usage, Shot Series and Greener Series £50 - 80

Lot 90 ELEY BROTHERS A 1914-15 PRICE LIST together with further publications, including: “ICI Sporting Ammunition Catalogue”; “Cartridges for Sporting Rifles”; “Clay Target Shooting”; “Notes on Shooting”, etc £150 - 250

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Lot 91 J. & W. TOLLEY A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, interior distressed £100 - 200

Lot 92 J. H. STEWARD “THE VICEROY” FOUR-DRAWER SPOTTING TELESCOPE the leather covered body with sliding shade engraved “Caroline Smith”, in its leather case £200 - 300

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Lot 93 MARRATT & SHORT A SCARCE NINE-DRAWER TELESCOPE the leather covered body with removable lens cover, eye piece with dark filter

Lot 94 A COLLECTION OF GUNMAKERS CLEANING RODS the fifteen rods of various patterns, contained in a large brass artillery shell case £150 - 250

£200 - 300

Lot 97 RELOADING ACCESSORIES comprising: two 12-bore reloading tools; and the major parts of three decapping tools (5)

Lot 98 STEPHEN GRANT A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£200 - 300

£200 - 400

Lot 95 CIVIL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY A BRASSBOUND CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for approximately 350 cases, with leather straps and dividers

Lot 96 JAMES DIXON A SCARCE LINCOLNSHIRE LIAR GAME COUNTER the nickel body with sliding markers for pheasants, partridges, rabbits and hares

£200 - 300

£300 - 500

Lot 99 W. W. GREENER A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 350 cases, dividers missing, handle and lock broken; together with a leather leg-of-mutton case (2)

Lot 100 KAHLES A PAIR OF HELIA-SUPER VARIABLE POWER TELESCOPIC SIGHTS in claw mounts £150 - 250

£200 - 300

Lot 101 KAHLES A PAIR OF HELIA-SUPER VARIABLE POWER TELESCOPIC SIGHTS in claw mounts, front mount screw missing on one scope

Lot 102 ZEISS A DIAVARI-Z 1.5-6X42 TELESCOPIC SIGHT with bases for claw mounts; together with a Pecar 6x telescopic sight (2)

£150 - 250

Lot 103 WILLIAM A. MOORE A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £200 - 300

Lot 104 CHARLES JEFFERY A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a canvas gun case, in poor condition (2) £100 - 200

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Lot 105 CHARLES INGRAM A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with straps and dividers, handle detached

Lot 106 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £100 - 200

£150 - 250

Lot 110 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES comprising: four nickel, one glass and one gold-plated example (6) £100 - 200

Lot 113 BOSS & CO. A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £250 - 400

Lot 114 BOSS & CO. A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels, including turnscrews, snap caps, etc £250 - 400

Lot 108 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS SNAP CAPS approximately twenty, many named, various patterns £250 - 350

£150 - 250

£200 - 300

Lot 109 A GROUP OF TEN GUNMAKERS TURNSCREWS various styles and patterns (10)

Lot 107 J. LIZARS LTD A 25X THREE-DRAWER SPORTING TELESCOPE with leather cover and sliding sun shade

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Lot 111 A GROUP OF PURDEY PATTERN GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: turnscrews and disc key, chamber brush, striker pot, named snap caps and oil bottle (Qty)

Lot 112 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A SCARCE INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET 1929 edition, with instructions for the use and cleaning of a Purdey gun

£200 - 300

Lot 115 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE blocked for 28-inch barrels; together with a leather leg-ofmutton gun case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels (2)

Lot 116 A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for two pairs of 28-inch barrels

£200 - 300

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Lot 117 GUARDIAN A MODERN LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE suitable for an over and under gun, with barrels up to 34-inch £100 - 200

Lot 118 A GROUP OF RELOADING TOOLS including: 8-bore rolled turnover machine; 8-bore capper-decapper; and wad punch; together with a group of 12-bore rolled turnover and capping-decapping tools

Lot 119 W. W. GREENER A SCARCE LARGE SIZE OIL BOTTLE the nickel plated bottle with detachable lid and oiler £200 - 300

£200 - 400

Lot 121 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: four named oil bottles (Purdey, Boss, Cogswell & Harrison and Hawksley); two chamber brushes; four turnscrews; nipple key; and pull-through pouch (12)

Lot 122 R. BLANTON A SCARCE PATENT SHOULDER MOUNTED CLAY PIGEON LAUNCHER, NO. 53 the body stamped ‘R. Blanton Ringwood Patent 17802’. , with swing arm to hold a single clay

£200 - 300

Lot 125 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

Lot 126 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE fitted for a pair of .303 rifles, interior with moth damage

£250 - 400

£200 - 300

Lot 120 J. PURDEY & SONS A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: two pairs of named snap caps; oil bottle; striker pot; set of three turnscrews; striker disc key; and pull-through (11) £200 - 300

Lot 123 MAUSER A SCARCE PUTZTOCK COMBINATION TOOL the steel cleaning rod with walnut handle and folding stripping tool

Lot 124 GEORGE GIBBS A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £200 - 300

£500 - 700

Lot 127 WESTLEY RICHARDS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE suitable for a hammer gun, with compartment for 30-inch barrels,the label numbered 15986 £300 - 500

Lot 128 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A SPANISH LANGUAGE COPY OF A PRE-WAR GUN CATALOGUE together with a Pre-War catalogue for W. Glaser, Zurich; and a catalogue for Anton Sodia, Ferlach (3) £60 - 80

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Lot 129 A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPORTING BOOKS relating to shooting, including: “Elements of Shooting”, “Record Bags & Shooting Records”, “Game Birds & Game Bird Shooting”, etc £100 - 200

Lot 130 BRITISH SPORTS & SPORTSMEN BIG GAME HUNTING & ANGLING London, 1914, no. 244 of 1000 copies, including chapters by F. C. Selous, James Sutherland and H. Frank Wallace amongst others; together with a copy of “The Gun Room Guide”, with illustrations by Philip Rickman and H Frank Wallace (2)

Lot 131 A GROUP OF SPORTING BOOKS comprising: Badminton Library, “Big Game Hunting”, 2 vols, “Moor and Marsh”, “Field & Covert”, The Londsdale Library “Wildfowling” and “Big Game Shooting”, together with two further titles

Lot 132 W. W. GREENER A RARE ADVERTISING LEAFLET FOR THE GREENER AIR RIFLE together with a BSA Air Rifles catalogue; and a Parker Hale catalogue for 1944 (3) £100 - 200

£80 - 120

£200 - 300

Lot 133 WESTLEY RICHARDS A RARE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR THE “HIGHEST POSSIBLE” PATENT AIR PISTOL circa 1907, the 12 page illustrated booklet advertising and demonstrating the operation of the air pistol £150 - 250

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Lot 134 THE BOOK OF THE BSA AIR RIFLE a scarce illustrated instruction and promotional booklet, 64 pages with many descriptions and fold-out illustrations dating to circa 1910, the front cover with A. G. Parker label and faintly annotated “Catalogue File” £150 - 250

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Lot 135 PREDOM-LUCZNIK A .177 AIR PISTOL, NO. P6688 9 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, dated 1976, the receiver with chequered composition grips, in its leather holster £80 - 120 135

Lot 136 BSA A .22 “SCORPION” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. RB32713 8-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, plastic grips and safety catch; together with an Italian .177 air pistol, no. 074016 (2) £80 - 120 136

Lot 137 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .177 “SENIOR” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 1049 6 1/2-inch barrel and stirrup catch, the frame with adjustable rear sight and chequered composition grips, in its maker’s box with spare .22 barrel, pellets and cleaning brush £120 - 180 137

Lot 138 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .177 MARK 1 AIR PISTOL, NO. 50939 pre-War pattern with slant grip, 6 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with patent dates and adjustable rear sight, chequered black composition grips and retaining much original finish overall £100 - 200

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Lot 139 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .22 “PREMIER” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 1085, E SERIES 6 1/2-inch barrel with stirrup catch and adjustable rear sight, frame with chequered brown composition grips and retaining most of its original finish, in its maker’s box with pellet envelope, etc £120 - 180 139

Lot 140 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .177 “JUNIOR” MARK II AIR PISTOL, NO. 836 6-inch rifled barrel with stirrup catch, the steel and alloy frame with adjustable rear sight and black composition grips, retaining virtually all of its original finish, in its carton with spare spring £100 - 150 140

Lot 141 WEBLEY & SCOTT A SCARCE .22 MK II “TARGET” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 31616 7-inch barrel with top catch, the frame with Birmingham and London address and impressed patent dates, adjustable trigger with safety catch, chequered black composition grips, retaining virtually all of its original finish 141

£200 - 300

Lot 142 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .22 “SENIOR” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. S2861 7-inch barrel with stirrup catch, the frame with adjustable rear sight and impressed patent dates, chequered black composition grips, left grip chipped, refinished overall £100 - 150 142 46

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Lot 143 WEBLEY & SCOTT A SCARCE .177 MARK 3 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 24458 18 1/2-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight and loading tap, underlever, the half length stock with semi pistol grip and fore end, 13 1/2-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz., retaining virtually of its original finish

Lot 144 BSA A .22 “AIRSPORTER” MODEL UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. GC2716 18-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, self-opening loading tap, the cylinder with clearly visible etched markings, half length stock with fluted fore-end and pistol grip, 14-inch pull, cracked longitudinally at the hand, 7lb. 7oz.

£200 - 300

The ‘GC’ prefix rifles were a transitional model between the Mark 1 and Mark 2 Airsporter. £150 - 200

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Lot 145 BSA A .177 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 11867 19 1/2-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, bayonet underlever, the loading tap marked “Pat”, the trigger guard and barrel with sling eyes, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 7lb.

Lot 146 BSA A .177 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. S79610 19 1/2-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, underlever with side catch, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 1oz.

Lot 147 BSA A .177 “LIGHT” PATTERN IMPROVED MODEL D UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 24935 17-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, bayonet underlever, 13 1/4-inch straight hand stock with folding aperture sight, 6lb. 1oz.

£150 - 200

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£150 - 200

Lot 148 REMINGTON A 12-BORE MODEL 870 SHOTGUN BARREL the 28-inch barrel with 3-inch Magnum chamber and true cylinder boring, new and unused, in its maker’s carton; together with a similar example (2)

✪ £150 - 250

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Lot 149 REMINGTON A 12-BORE MODEL 870 SHOTGUN BARREL the 28-inch barrel with 3-inch Magnum chamber and true cylinder boring, new and unused, in its maker’s carton; together with a similar example (2)

✪ £150 - 250

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Lot 150 JOSEPH LANG & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13798/9 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by William Powell & Son, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., recent nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 151 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 25519/20 30-inch replacement barrels by the maker 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 acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators and spring bladed front triggers, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extension, No.1 gun cracked and repaired below each lock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1910.

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 152 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

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 153 FAURE LE PAGE A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3485/6 30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions and file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 15-inch well figured stocks with rubber recoil pads, French nitro proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, 7lb. 12oz.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 154 CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7869/70 No.1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, back locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including leathercovered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz. and 7lb. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case, No.1 gun top lever spring broken

✪ £2500 - 3500

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Lot 155 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21867 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1920.

✪ £3500 - 5000

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Lot 156 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13691 30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.

✪ £3500 - 5000

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Lot 157 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACK LOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19907 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber heel plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1896.

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 158 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACK LOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24789 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, back locks and top lever with border engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £1500 - 2000

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Lot 159 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 68810 27-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 foliate scrollwork around sheaves of corn and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 160 E. J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE “IMPERIAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7683, A TWO BARREL SET 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib and mid extension, the 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib and mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1962.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 161 JOHN WILKES A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15270 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game highlighted in gold, the left lock with a pheasant in flight, the right lock with a grouse, the action base with a Labrador and the trigger guard with a rabbit, the locks signed in gold and retaining all of its original hardening colour, Miller single trigger, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was originally ordered in 1987 and was completed in 1992 for an American client. The gun was never paid for or collected and it remained the last “new” gun that Wilkes built. It was on display for many years in the shop until Wilkes’ closure in 2003. The gun remains new and unfired and is being sold on behalf of the Wilkes family.

✪ £14000 - 18000

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Lot 162 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7149 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, ejectors require regulation, canvas case with reproduction maker’s label

Lot 163 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24535 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlock and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with lift-up flap

✪ £1400 - 1800

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✪ £1200 - 1800

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Lot 164 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10299 28-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 fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, canvas case

Lot 165 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13125 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case

✪ £1800 - 2400

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 166 W. ATKINSON & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3155 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, cracked below the left lock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 167 ARMY & NAVY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57519 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension and replacement comb, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

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Lot 168 WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5481 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its oak and leather case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 169 ROWLAND WATSON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1332 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

✪ £600 - 900

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Lot 170 STEPHEN GRANT & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6794 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Cogswell & Harrison label

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 171 ALEX MARTIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6919 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 172 GEORGE GIBBS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9148 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked

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✪ £200 - 300

Lot 173 HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3477 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 174 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18670 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 175 ARTHUR HILL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7049 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, narrow Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb., nitro proof

✪ £1500 - 2000

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Lot 176 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE “G ROYAL GRADE” FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49037, BUILT FOR THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900 27-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension and engraved breeches, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding delicate scenes of dogs and game in landscapes and retaining some original hardening colour, bolstered arcaded fences, non-automatic side safety, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built as one of a batch of six guns for the Paris Exhibition of 1900 and confirms that the barrel length is original.

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 177 C. SMITH & SONS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 238 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, the polished frame with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including ebonite extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 178 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE “AVANT TOUT” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23163 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £100 - 200

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Lot 179 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11371 28 1/2-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, cracked and repaired at the top left horn, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, rejointing recommended, worn overall

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 180 ARMSTRONG & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41997 29-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

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✪ £150 - 250

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Lot 181 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29802, SHOT AND REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND 32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the plain frame and top lever cleaned bright, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof Holland & Holland confirm the gun was built in 1919.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 182 A. W. GAMAGE A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46335 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full 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 scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 183 JOHN DICKSON & SON A FINE 12-BORE “CAPITAL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7600 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold washed lockwork, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the gun was delivered on 19 September 1961 and was a “Capital” model boxlock at a cost of £190 16s.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 184 I. M. CRUDGINGTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the scroll back frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a panel, 14 1/2inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 185 AYA A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 563697 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, 15 1/2inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £250 - 400

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Lot 186 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17727 28-inch replacement barrels by Atkin, Grant & Lang Ltd, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 187 HARKOM & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1739 28-inch replacement barrels by D. B. Crockart with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured crossover stock cast for the right shoulder and left master eye and including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness well below recommended minimum

✪ £100 - 200

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Lot 188 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE MODEL 627 EELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. A41656A 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings. the frame, dummy side plates and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case The gun appears little used.

✪ £1500 - 2000

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Lot 189 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 145415 26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof

Lot 190 ALEX MARTIN A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6431 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

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✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 191 J. & W. TOLLEY A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 83654 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension and sunken game rib, the frame and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof

Lot 192 BLANTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5844/5087 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the plain frame and top lever polished bright, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £700 - 900

✪ £80 - 120

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Lot 193 CHARLES INGRAM A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. A5456 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz,, nitro proof, bores pitted

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 194 R. JONES A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6895 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and patent top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

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Lot 195 AYA A 12-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 197279 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £100 - 150

Lot 196 A SPANISH 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 182741 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the plain frame and top lever retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock with repair at the heel, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £50 - 80

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Lot 197 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4643 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, heavily polished overall, 15-inch figured replacement crossover stock cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 198 JOHN DICKSON AND SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7273/4 27-inch Vickers steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the No.2 gun with an additional pair of 27-inch Vickers steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the action bases signed in gold, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1/4-inch ebonite butt plates, the gold ovals engraved “ADC Scots Guards”, 6lb, nitro proof, bores marked and barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s brassbound leather case, including compartment for the additional barrels The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 for Lt Col Archibald Douglas Crabbe.

✪ £7000 - 9000

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Lot 199 JOHN DICKSON & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5567/8 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frames, trigger plates and top levers with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the guns were delivered on the 17th August 1903.

✪ £7000 - 9000

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Lot 200 E. M. REILLY & CO. A MASSIVE 8-BORE SNIDER’S PATENT SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 18514 39-inch damascus barrel, true cylinder boring, the frame, lock and breech with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the massive swing-out breech with maker’s marks and stamped “Snider Patent and Newmark’s Patent”, half length stock with horn butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 13lb. 4oz., black powder proof £1400 - 1800

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Lot 201 E. J. CHURCHILL A SCARCE 12-BORE “HERCULES” MODEL SIDE LEVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, NO. 2246, A TWO BARREL SET 12-bore 29-inch maker’s chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the interchangeable 29-inch barrels by William Ford with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame and side lever profusely engraved with fine scrollwork the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, left-handed lever, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 9oz., nitro proof, leather case with compartment for extra barrels and Henry Atkin label The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1919.

✪ £3500 - 5000

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Lot 202 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 6715 28 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, in its maker’s leather case

Lot 203 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2550 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding hammers, back locks and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including steel butt plate, replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £2000 - 3000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1867 for Sir R Roberts, Bart. and that it is the thirty-sixth centrefire gun built by Boss.

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 204 BOSS & CO. AN INCOMPLETE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 3873/4 No.1 gun, the stock and action only with rounded frame, rebounding hammers, back locks and side lever, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, No.2 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch crude replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb. 3oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and dented, heavily worn overall The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886.

✪ £700 - 900

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Lot 205 STEPHEN GRANT A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3711 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb., black powder proof, bores pitted

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1874 and was the No.2 gun of a pair.

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 206 FRANCOTTE A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 21133 29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 207 THOMAS HORSLEY A 16-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 1627 28-inch barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, pull-back top lever, hammers and non-rebounding bar locks with fine scroll engraving, self-retracting strikers, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock (grafted to the original stock head), 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bored dented

✪ £600 - 800

The gun was built in 1867 and incorporates two of the three classic Horsley patents.

✪ £700 - 1000

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Lot 208 F. BEESLEY A PAIR OF 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2757/8 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather motor case

✪ £8000 - 12000

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Lot 209 ALEX MARTIN A PAIR OF 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6226/7 28-inch chopper-lump sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with Celtic strapwork, the maker’s name signed within a panel, No.1 gun with 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including ebonite butt plate, No.2 gun with 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, oak case

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 210 J PURDEY & SONS AN INCOMPLETE AND COMPOSED PAIR OF 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17653 AND 17586 No.1 gun the action, stock and fore-end only, No.2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, worn overall, ejectors require regulation, lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that gun No.1 (no. 17653) was built for HRH Infanta Isabella of Spain in November 1902 and that is was re-stocked in 1966 for Juan Palao. The No.2 gun (no. 17586) was built in 1902 for Mr Newton. It was later re-stocked and finally in 1966 replacement barrels were fitted and it was again re-stocked to its current specification.

✪ £3500 - 5000

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Lot 211 SOCIETÉ STEPHANOISE D’ARMES A FINE FRENCH 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, BUILT FOR KING GEORGE OF THE HELLENES 28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, top extension and gold lined breeches, the frame and top lever with gold lined decoration and retaining most of its original hardening colour, cocking studs, 14-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate and retractable sling, 6lb. 10oz., French nitro proof, in its rosewood presentation case with full complement of tools and accessories

George I was King of Greece from 1863 until his death in 1913. His reign was the longest in modern Greek history and was characterised by territorial gains as Greece established its place in pre-World War I Europe. He was assassinated in 1913 during the first Balkan war.

The vendor states that the gun was presented as a gift to the Chief of the Greek Royal Police by King Paul and Prince Petros of Greece, who was related to them by affinity.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 212 VICKERS LTD A 16-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1303 30-inch Vickers steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 213 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 42897 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the plain frame and top lever retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 214 AYA A 28-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 528270 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, 12 3/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof

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Lot 215 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A .410 HAMMER GUN, NO. 22533, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 26-inch octagonal barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the frame, central hammer and side lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 216 WATSON BROS. A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF KEITH THOMAS ENGRAVED EXHIBITION QUALITY 28-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20075/6 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the breeches carved and inlaid with gold with respective rose and thistle motifs, the rounded frames, locks and top levers engraved with game scenes and the Royal residences and castles of England and Scotland, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, the scenes bordered with fine rope twist decoration, the No.1 gun (England) with deeply carved fences and pierced top lever, with English rose motifs, the right lock engraved with a scene of Windsor castle and scenes of partridges in flight, the left lock with Sandringham House and woodcock amongst trees, the action base with the Tower of London with a shield and crossed swords bearing the flag of St George; the No.2 gun (Scotland) with deeply carved fences and pierced top lever with Scottish thistle motifs, the right lock engraved with a scene of Edinburgh Castle and grouse in flight, the left lock with Balmoral Castle and pheasants against landscapes, the action base with Holyrood House with a shield and crossed swords bearing the flag of St Andrew, the trigger plates signed K. Thomas, rolled edge trigger guards and lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured burr walnut exhibition grade stocks with chequered butts, nitro proof, 5lb. 10oz., in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 2004. They appear little used and retain virtually all of their original finish.

✪ £50000 - 70000

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Lot 217 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .410 BOLT-ACTION GUN, NO. 16780 25 1/2-inch barrel, half length stock with semi-pistol grip 14 1/4-inch pull, 5lb. 1oz.; together with a Webley & Scott .22 shot bolt-action gun, no. 13330 (2)

✪ £50 - 80

Lot 218 A BELGIAN .410 DOUBLE BARREL FOLDING HAMMER GUN, NO. 13 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame with central hammers and side lever and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 4lb. 3oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £80 - 120

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Lot 219 ALFRED DAVIS (FROM J. BLANCH & SON) A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2986 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, broken and crudely repaired, 4lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 220 BREDA AN ITALIAN .410 SINGLE BARREL FOLDING GUN, NO. 033759 27 1/2-inch barrel with 3-inch chambers, about full choke boring, plain frame with top lever, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £30 - 50

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Lot 221 A BELGIAN .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 601 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, machined rib, plain frame and top lever and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock with ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 13oz., Belgian nitro proof

Lot 222 VERNEY-CARRON A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 335630X 26-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 2 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz, French nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

✪ £100 - 200

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Lot 223 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 687/8 27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and gold lined borders surrounding the polished bright frames and lock plates, articulated front triggers and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with straight hands and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 224 BROWNING A PAIR OF 20-BORE 325 GRADE 5 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 66034NV AND 66035NV 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the frames and top levers with bold scroll engraving surrounding scenes of duck and game highlighted in gold, selective single triggers, highly figured stocks with pistol grips and maker’s butt plates, 14 1/2-inch and 15-inch pulls respectively, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✪ £1500 - 2000

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Lot 225 UGARTECHEA A SCARCE 12-BORE MODEL 153 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 26638 28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, Kersten bolt extension and machined solid rib, the bolstered frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof, top barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, vinyl covered case Please note VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1950.

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✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 226 BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59314 26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever profusely engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding detailed floral bouquets, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, with carved decoration, maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, cloth covered case

✪ £2500 - 3500

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Lot 227 BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 252PW21370 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 228 PERAZZI A 12-BORE “GRAND ITALIA 00 GOLD” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR COMPETITION GUN, NO. 104212 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, top barrel with full choke boring, bottom barrel with interchangeable choke tube, machined raised ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving around scenes of dog and game highlighted in gold, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 5oz,, Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with spare chokes, etc The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1979 and is the “Grand Italia SCO” model.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 229 BROWNING A 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5788 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined top surface, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof

Lot 230 BROWNING A 12-BORE B125 F1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 253NY17326 32-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the plain black receiver with matted top surface and gold decoration, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 231 MIROKU A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 573716 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof

Lot 232 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE MODEL “686 SPECIAL” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. E63371B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers and fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

✪ £600 - 800

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Lot 233 BOSS & CO. A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 9990 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining almost all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock and Boss half pistol grip, nitro proof, 7lb., in its maker’s lightweight case with canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the gun was delivered in 1995. The gun remained in store with its maker for a number of years and remains virtually as new and unused.

✪ £50000 - 70000

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR BUYERS 1. INTRODUCTION

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

(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the saleroom and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited;

(iii) Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee;

(iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer's announcement.

(b) As auctioneer, Gavin Gardiner Limited acts as agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Gavin Gardiner Limited may own or have a financial interest in a lot. 2. DEFINITIONS

"Bidder" is any person making, attempting or considering making a bid, including Buyers;

"Buyer" is the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when bidding as agent;

"Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent, or executors;

“GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551. "Buyer’s Expenses" are any costs or expenses due to Gavin Gardiner Limited from the Buyer ;

"Buyer’s Premium" is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers; "Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price; "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses;

"Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.

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

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3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS

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

(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports or elsewhere are statements of GG’s opinion and not representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be revised from time to time at GG’s absolute discretion. 4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO BUYERS (a) GG shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the terms of GG’s Authenticity Guarantee. (b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither GG nor the Seller :-

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

(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers; (iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by GG in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot.

(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against GG and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither GG nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses.

(d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of GG or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GG or the Seller.

5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

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

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

(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to GG’s other commitments; GG is therefore not liable for failure to execute such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded. 6. IMPORT, EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

GG and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is subject to import, export or copyright restrictions. It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law, including licenses required by law under the 1968 Firearms Act and Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). 7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION

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

(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable.

(c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer. (d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.

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8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds. GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above.

(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense;

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

(c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a).

(d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers.

(e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers.

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

(c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot; (d) reject future bids from the Buyer ;

(e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the

Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds;

(f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale; (g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien;

(h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs; (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings

10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES

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

(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction. 11. DATA PROTECTION

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

(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i). 12. MISCELLANEOUS

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

(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives.

(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.

(i) the Seller is the owner of the Property or is properly authorised to sell it;

DEFINITIONS

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

Conditions of Business for Buyers and/or Sellers may be amended by additional terms printed in the sale catalogue and/or by notices posted up in the saleroom or announced by the auctioneer. “Seller” is the owner of the Property, their agent, executors or the person in possession of the Property (as appropriate). “GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551.

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

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

“Buyer’s Premium” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Buyers of Property. “Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer.

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

“Net Sale Proceeds” are the proceeds of sale actually received by Gavin Gardiner Limited, less Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses. The Seller’s Commission, Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium and all Expenses are subject to VAT, where applicable.

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1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES

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

(ii) the Seller shall transfer possession and good title in the Property to the Buyer, free from any third party claims; (iii) the Seller has provided all relevant information about the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, provenance and import/export history of the Property;

(b) The Seller will indemnify GG, its directors, employees, officers and Buyers of the Property against all losses and damages resulting from a breach of any of these warranties or other Conditions of Business. GG may cancel, rescind or postpone sales of Property where it reasonably believes that there has been or may be a breach of these warranties or any other Conditions of Business by the Seller. 2. SALE PREPARATION

(a) GG shall have sole discretion as to how Property is described, illustrated and marketed, and the date, venue and conduct of the sale.

(b) All oral or written estimates, appraisals and reports are statements of opinion only, may not be relied upon as a prediction of the sale price and may be revised from time to time by GG.

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

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

(e) GG will charge a Buyer’s Premium on the sale of the Property at GG’s standard rates. GG reserves the right to pay out of its commissions a fee to any third party introducing Sellers or Property to it.

(f) Sellers are prohibited from bidding on their own Property. If a Seller offers the Hammer Price for their Property, GG may charge the Seller the Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses relating to that Property.

3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

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

(b) GG may withdraw any Property from sale without liability for any of the following reasons:- if (i) it reasonably believes that the authenticity or attribution is questionable; (ii) it reasonably believes that the Seller’s Warranties or other Conditions of Business have been breached; (iii) there is a competing ownership claim or lien over the Property; (iv) the Property does not have all licences and permits required by law, including those required under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES); (v) the condition of the Property has deteriorated since consignment; (vi) the auction has been postponed for any reason. (c) If the Property is withdrawn for any of reasons 3(b)(ii), or (iii) the Seller shall pay the Withdrawal Fee, as per Condition 3(a). If withdrawn for any other reason, the Property shall be returned to the Seller at the Seller’s expense. 4. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

(a) GG shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in any written or oral information provided to Sellers or for acts or omissions relating to the conduct of the auction or any other matter relating to the sale of Property, whether negligent or otherwise, subject always to Condition 4(c).

(b) Without prejudice to Condition 4(a), any claim against GG shall be limited to the Net Sale Proceeds for the relevant Property. GG shall not in any circumstances be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (c) GG’s liability to the Seller in respect of death or personal injury caused by GG’s negligent acts or omissions shall not be excluded or limited.

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5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

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

(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or (iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by GG, if not consigned for sale. (b) GG shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:-

(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold;

(ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or (iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or GG’s reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates).

(c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of GG, the maximum amount of GG’s liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses. (d) GG will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination. 6. POST AUCTION SALES

If any Property fails to sell at auction, GG shall be entitled for a period of 35 days after the auction to sell the Property privately for no less than the Reserve Price (unless otherwise agreed with the Seller) and on the terms of these Conditions of Business. 7. PAYMENT OF NET SALE PROCEEDS

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

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

(a) GG will advise Sellers whether or not their Property has sold. Unsold Property may either :(i) be reconsigned for sale; or

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

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

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

10. DATA PROTECTION

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

(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Seller agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 10(a). 11. MISCELLANEOUS

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

(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

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

CONDITION REPORTS

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

BIDDING IN PERSON

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

ABSENTEE BIDDING

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

ONLINE BIDDING

The online bidding facility is provided by Invaluable for 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.

PAYMENT

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

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD

We are pleased to accept 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

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 Monday 10 April 2017: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Tuesday 11 April 2017: +44(0) 20 7293 5777

FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 12 APRIL 2017

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:

SIGNATURE:

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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. Please complete the bidding slip for this purpose printed in the back of the auction catalogue. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction.

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

Up until Monday 11 April please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875300 From Tuesday 12 April please send bids to +44 (0) 20 7293 5777

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

Bids placed by telephone are accepted at the caller’s risk and must be confirmed in writing either by letter or fax. We will try to purchase the lot(s) for you at the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum price that you indicate. “Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Bids should be placed in catalogue order.

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.

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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