SPORTING GUNS
Pulborough, West Sussex 14 December 2022 Gavin Gardiner Limited Auctioneers of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and AccessoriesFINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA
Viewing will be strictly by timed appointment only, please contact us as soon as possible to book your appointment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
AUCTION
Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 10am
Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA
Viewing for this auction will take place strictly by appointment only. Viewing will be limited to 1 hour time slots, and to one person at a time. Please contact info@gavingardiner.com or telephone 01798 875300 to book your slot.
The auction will be a live auction, behind closed doors, and we encourage all of our clients to make full use of our condition reports and remote bidding options. Absentee bids will continue to be provided free of charge to our clients. Online bidding with invaluable.com is also available. Please see our website for up to date information.
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 section 1 firearm must hold the appropriate Firearm Certificate with the appropriate variation in order to purchase and acquire the firearm.
FIREARMS ACT 1968
Lots marked with a will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Firearms Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.
Lots marked with a ✪ will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Shotgun Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.
All private buyers resident in the UK must send their original Firearms or Shotgun certificate to Gavin Gardiner Limited prior to making payment. Once the certificate has been checked and endorsed, it will be returned to the certificate holder and upon receipt then full payment can be made.
Certificate holders NOT in possession of the relevant variation or valid authority are required to pay a deposit of 95% of the total purchase price, with the remain 5% payable once the valid authority has been acquired, checked and endorsed by Gavin Gardiner Limited.
Trade buyers must supply a copy of their Registration as a Firearms Dealer.
ANTIQUE AND OBSOLETE CALIBRES
Antique and obsolete calibre weapons are sold under Section 58(2) of the 1968 Firearms Act expressly as Antiques and Curios only, they must not be fired and ammunition must not be possessed. Please note that by bidding on these items you declare that you are not a prohibited person as defined by Section 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act.
FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) ACT 1997
Lots marked with a will not be delivered without the Authority of the Secretary of State under Section 5 to purchase or acquire prohibited weapons to which section 5(1)(aba) of the act applies.
Only holders of Section 5 authority may bid on Section 5 items. Items eligible under Section 7.1 and 7.3 may only be bid for and purchased by holders of an appropriately varied Firearm Certificate.
Overseas buyer please be aware that prohibited weapons, walking stick shotguns and other similar items are not available for Export except under special circumstances. Please speak to the specialist before bidding.
AIR WEAPONS
Please note that all air weapons manufactured post 1939 are subject to Section 32 of the 2006 Violent Crime Reduction Act. All transfers must take place “face to face” in person. These items can only be shipped to another Registered Firearms Dealer if you are unable to collect in person.
PROOF OF FIREARMS
The term ‘proof exemption certificate’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House but not proved, as either (a) it was deemed of interest and not intended for use, or (b) ammunition was not available. In either case, the firearm must be regarded as unsafe to fire unless subsequently proved. Firearms proved for Black Powder should not be used with modern smokeless ammunition.
The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House and is deemed both unsuitable for proof and use. Reproof is required before any such firearm is to be used.
GUNS SOLD AS PARTS
Barrels of guns sold as parts will only be made available for sleeving and measurement once rendered unserviceable, according to the Gun Barrel Proof Act of 1868 to 1978 and the Rules of Proof.
CONDITION OF FIREARMS
Comment in this catalogue is restricted in general to exceptional condition and to those defects that might affect the immediate safety of a firearm in normal use. An intending buyer unable to make technical examinations and assessments is recommended to seek advice from a gunmaker or from the specialist in charge. All prospective buyers are advised to consult the lists of bore and wall-thickness measurements posted in the saleroom. Potential buyers should note that guns are stripped only where there is a strong indication of a mechanical malfunction. Stripping is not otherwise undertaken. Guns intended for use should be stripped and cleaned beforehand. Hammer guns should have their rebound mechanisms checked before use. The safety mechanisms of all guns must be tested before use.
TAXIDERMY & RELATED ITEMS
As a seller of these articles, Gavin Gardiner Ltd undertakes to comply fully with CITES regulations and DEFRA. Buyers are advised to inform themselves of all such regulations and should expect the exportation of items to take some time to arrange.
Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT @20%
SPECIAL NOTICE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS
Firearms under 100 years of age, in addition to any other Export Licence requirements, need a DTI strategic licence in order to leave the U.K. Gavin Gardiner Limited will upon request, arrange through his nominated shipper and the appropriate Government agencies for the relevant Export Licence application. Shipping Instructions should include the nature of the consignees business, and the ultimate intended use for each firearm.
In most cases an Import Licence or General Undertaking will be required before an Export Licence is granted. Gavin Gardiner Limited recommend that any queries concerning the shipment and Export of Firearms be addressed to our firearms shipping agent, P.D.Q. Freight Ltd.
P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. Unit 4 Courtyard 1 Challenge Road Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1AX
Tel: 01784 243695 Fax: 01784 242237
To enable PDQ to apply for the Export Licence after the sale, they will require:
1 Import consent from the country of destination.
2 Intended use and purchaser’s business.
3 Non EEC buyers will be required to supply an End User General Undertaking.
COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY
Lots may be collected from Gavin Gardiner Limited’s administration office in West Sussex by prior arrangement with Gavin Gardiner Limited. In all instances, a prior appointment will need to have been made. Buyers are urged to arrange collection of purchases within 10 working days of the auction and are reminded that risk of loss passes to the buyer after this date.
We can arrange for lots to be packed and dispatched by courier and delivered to nominated Registered Firearms Dealers within the UK. This will be arranged at the buyer’s risk and Gavin Gardiner Limited reserves the right to charge for its time and packing materials. Buyers are reminded that they are responsible for arranging their own insurance cover while the goods are in transit.
Sporting Guns and Firearms will be released by appointment only.
STORAGE CHARGES
Buyers are urged to arrange collection within 10 working days of the auction after which period risk of loss passes to the buyer. Instructions for shipping and delivery to a shipper or Firearms dealer must be re ceived by this time.
All lots that remain uncollected after 28 days will be subject to storage charges of £1 per day (plus VAT) unless instructions have been received or alternative arrangements have been made.
SYMBOLS
For lots marked with a † , ‡ or Ω please refer to the Important Information for Bidders and Buyers on p86.
Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT
Lot 1
NAMBU
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A SCARCE JAPANESE 8X22MM
SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 82364
4 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with pull-back toggle and side safety, ribbed wooden grips, firing pin etc missing
£300 - 500
Lot 2
COLT
A .455 NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. 138838
5 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with swing-out cylinder and impressed government inspector’s marks, chequered composition grips, left grip chipped, pitted and worn overall, nitro proof £150 - 250
Lot 3
P. WEBLEY & SON
A .455/.476 WG ARMY MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 8523
6-inch barrel, the top surface impressed with the maker’s name and address, the frame with stirrup catch and impressed with the winged bullet trademark, retaining much original finish overall, flared chequered walnut grips, lanyard ring, black powder proof £800 - 1200
Lot 4
P. WEBLEY & SON
A .455/.476 WG ARMY MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 9409
6-inch barrel, the top surface engraved with the retailer’s name, “Walter Lock & Co Ltd, Calcutta”, the frame with stirrup catch and winged bullet trademark, retaining some original finish overall, composition chequered bird’s head grip with lanyard ring, black powder proof
£800 - 1200
COLT
A .38 ACP 1902 MILITARY MODEL SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 13235
6-inch barrel, the slide with chequered front surface and impressed with patent dates to 1902, the frame with chequered composition grips, lanyard loop and detachable magazine, retaining some original finish, nitro proof, overall, leather holster
£500 - 800
Lot 6
SMITH & WESSON
A .455 TRIPLE LOCK SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. 4552
6 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with swing-out cylinder and impressed with government inspector’s stamps, retaining original finish overall except for a small patch where an owner’s name has been crudely scratched out, chequered walnut grips, nitro proof, in its leather holster
£350 - 500
Lot 7
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 7.65MM SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 107407
3 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with side safety, chequered composition grips, retaining much original finish overall, magazine missing, nitro proof, in its maker’s original box with original instruction leaflet
£200 - 300
Lot 8
MAUSER
A FINE 7.63MM C96 BROOM-HANDLE SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 97570
5 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver with adjustable rear sight graduated to 1000, small ring hammer with side safety, the frame with ribbed walnut grips and lanyard loop, retaining virtually all of its original finish overall, German nitro proof, in its matching numbered walnut shoulder stock holster
£1000 - 1500
ERFURT
A 9MM LUGER SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 8002
4-inch barrel, the chamber dated 1918, chequered walnut grips, retaining much original finish overall, nitro proof
£300 - 500
Lot 10
SMITH & WESSON
A .455 HAND EJECTOR MK II REVOLVER, NO. 6728
6 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with military inspector’s stamps and modified grip strap, smooth grips, nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 11
DWM
A 9MM LUGER SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 4210
4-inch barrel, double chamber dates of 1917 and re-stamped 1920, chequered grips, German commercial nitro proof, many parts mismatched or re-numbered, in its leather holster
The double chamber date indicates a pistol reworked for Police issue. £400 - 600
Lot 12
DWM
A 9MM ARTILLERY LUGER SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 1717
7 3/4-inch barrel, the chamber dated 1917, tangent rear sight, the toggle drilled and tapped for an additional sight, chequered grips, nitro proof, side plate mismatched, in its leather holster
£600 - 800
Lot 13
WALTHER
A 9MM P38 SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 471805
5-inch barrel, the alloy frame with black plastic grips, German nitro proof, in its maker’s carton
£250 - 350
Lot 14
SPORTOWY
A .22 SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. S4161
4 1/2-inch barrel, slide dated 1955, the frame with ribbed plastic grips, magazine with nine chamber adapters, CIP nitro proof
£200 - 300
Lot 15
ROBERT ADAMS
A 54-BORE ADAMS’ PATENT DOUBLE-ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. B14865
5 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with loading lever and engraved with the maker’s name “Robert Adams, 76 King William Street, London”, the solid frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, chequered one-piece walnut grip with butt trap, black powder proof
£600 - 900
Lot 16
DEANE,
ADAMS & DEANE
A 54-BORE ADAMS’ PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 30507B
6 1/4-inch octagonal barrel with bead fore sight, the top surface signed by the maker, the solid frame with border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original finish, one-piece chequered walnut grip with engraved trap, black powder proof
£600 - 900
Lot 17
S. ALLEN & CO.
A .32 RIMFIRE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL, NO. 2328
4-inch barrel with fixed sight, the smooth frame with central hammer and spur trigger, cleaned bright overall, smooth walnut grips
£200 - 400
Lot 18
HOPKINS & ALLEN
A .32 RIMFIRE “DICTATOR” MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 2069
2 3/4-inch barrel with solid frame with central hammer and spur trigger, the top surface with impressed maker’s details and patent dates to 1879, retaining much nickel plating overall, smooth grips
£200 - 400
Lot 19
MERWIN & BRAY
A .30 CUP-PRIMED FRONT LOADING REVOLVER, NO. 5406
3 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with flat top rib impressed with the maker’s name, the cylinder with impressed patent dates to 1863, the nickel plated brass frame with central hammer, spur trigger and ejecting rod, the left side crudely scratched “John Henckey Hudson Col County”, smooth rosewood grips
£200 - 400
Lot 20
HOPKINS & ALLEN
A .32 RIMFIRE XL NO.3 MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 2818
2-inch octagonal barrel, the solid frame with top surface engraved with the maker’s details, the frame with central hammer and spur trigger, retaining some original nickel plating overall, smooth rosewood grips
£200 - 400
SMITH & WESSON
A .32 RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 111749
3 1/2-inch lift-up barrel engraved with patent dates to 1861, the frame with central hammer and spur trigger, retaining some nickel plated finish overall, smooth rosewood grips
£300 - 500
Lot 22
HOPKINS & ALLEN
A .32 RIMFIRE “RANGER NO.2” SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 2777
2 1/2-inch barrel, the engraved solid frame with central hammer and spur trigger, smooth composition grips
£200 - 400
Lot 23
ANSCHUTZ
A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. B395332
23-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight missing, the receiver mounted with a Weaver telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 13 12-inch pull, butt plate broken, 8lb. 12oz., German nitro proof
£100 - 150
Lot 24
HECKLER & KOCH
A .22 MAGNUM MODEL HK300 SELFLOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 008776
20-inch replacement barrel, the receiver mounted with a 4x40 telescopic sight in its quick detachable maker’s mount, scope rail detached, box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof
£500 - 700
Lot 25
WAFFENFABRIK BERN
A SWISS 10.4X38 RIMFIRE M81 VERTELLI BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 212442
33-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the receiver with loading gate and bolt, retaining much original finish overall, the full length stock with bayonet bar and barrel band, steel butt plate and sling swivels, 12-inch pull, 10lb. 1oz
£400 - 600
Lot 26
BERETTA
A .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. C9305
17 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight and dated 1941, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with steel butt plate and sling swivels, 13-inch pull, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 27
MANNLICHER
A LEFT-HANDED .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 72777
22-inch barrel with raised rear sight, fitted with a Roedale Delta sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari ZA 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, left-handed bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 8oz., nitro proof
£300 - 500
Lot 28
REMINGTON
A .204 RUGER MODEL 700 BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G6630912
26-inch heavy barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Millett 6-25x56 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, Harris bipod, 13lb. 6oz., nitro proof
£200 - 400
A .222 MODEL 527 BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 89453
22-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Yukon night vision sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof
£200 - 300
Lot 30
REMINGTON
A .22 MODEL 597 SELF-LOADING
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 2723485
20-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling Laser King telescopic sight, battery cover missing, the half length laminated stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof
£80 - 120
Lot 31
MANNLICHER STEYR
A 6.5X53 MODEL 1892 BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 8577
25-inch replacement barrel by George Gibbs Ltd, no. B4007, with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sights to 300, the receiver dated 1893, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip,steel butt plate and sling eyes, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its full length leather case with Alex Henry label
The rifle was originally retailed by Alexander Henry and subsequently re-barrelled by George Gibbs Ltd. An interesting note in the case states that the rifle was bought second hand in 1894. The previous owner having bought in the previous year and did not like it.
£800 - 1200
Lot 32
BSA
A .303 LEE SPEED PATENT BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO VISIBLE NUMBER
25 1/2-inch replacement heavy target barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with Parker Hale aperture rear sight, detachable box magazine with cut-off, tang safety numbered 28834-97, half length stock with pistol grip, steel butt plate and sling eyes, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof
£500 - 700
Lot 33
R.O.F. FAZAKERLEY
A .303 NO.4 MK II BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. PF211058
25-inch barrel regulated by Fulton, the receiver dated 5’50 and mounted with a Parker model TZ 4-47x aperture rear sight, side safety, detachable box magazine, full stock with hand guards and sling swivels, 13 1/4-inch pull with brass butt plate, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof
£300 - 500
Lot 34 T. T. PROCTOR
A 6.5X55MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 094 (N0921)
24-inch barrel, the DWM Argentine Mauser model 1909 receiver mounted with a Swarovski 3-10x42 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with engraved and hinged base plate, 14-inch pull, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 6oz.. nitro proof
£1000 - 1500
Lot 35 ANSCHUTZ
A .22 MODEL “MATCH 54” BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 145762X
27-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an aperture rear sight, the three quarter length figured thumbhole stock with pistol grip, adjustable cheekpiece and butt plate, 14-inch pull, 13lb. 6oz., nitro proof
£150 - 200
Lot 36 BSA
A .22 MARTINI INTERNATIONAL
TARGET RIFLE, NO. FG2620H
28-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Parker Hale aperture rear sight, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 12lb. 6oz., nitro proof
£80 - 120
BSA
A .22 MARTINI INTERNATIONAL MKII TARGET RIFLE, NO. UE3733X
29-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver with a Parker Hale aperture rear sight, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 12lb. 2oz., nitro proof
£80 - 120
Lot 38
ANSCHUTZ
A .22 MODEL “MATCH 54” BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 80600
26-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with its aperture rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable heel plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 14oz., German nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 39
ANSCHUTZ
A .22 MODEL “MATCH 54” BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 135661
27-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an aperture rear sight, bolt with flag safety, half length stock with pistol grip, adjustable cheekpiece and butt plate, 13-inch pull, 11lb. 10oz., German nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 40
ANSCHUTZ
A .22 MODEL “MATCH 54” BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 65666
26-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an aperture rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip and adjustable butt plate, 13-inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., German nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 41
ANSCHUTZ
A .22 MODEL “MATCH 54” BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 134196
26-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an aperture rear sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 13 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., German nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 42
ANSCHUTZ
A .22 MODEL “MATCH 54” BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 29657
27 1/2-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an aperture rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 11lb. 10oz., German nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 43 SAKO
A .270 MODEL 75 HEAVY BARREL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 247358 24-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof
£300 - 500
Lot 44
TIKKA
A LEFT-HANDED .243 MODEL M595 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 279676
22 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a JMS Arms sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender Hungaria 6x42 telescopic sight, left handed bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels and Harris bipod, 11lb. 4oz., nitro proof
£300 - 500
REMINGTON
A .243 MODEL 770 BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. M71850786
22-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Burris telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13-inch pull, 9lb. 10oz., nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 46
BROWNING
A .243 X-BOLT BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 51831ZV354
24-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Docter Optic 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad,, 13 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 47
REMINGTON
A .223 MODEL 700 BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G6828299
24-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver with dove tail blocks, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length plastic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 3oz., nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 48
TIKKA
A .243 M55 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING
RIFLE, NO. 550-158690
21-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver with dove tail groove, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, swing swivels, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 49
J. ROBERTS & SON
A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 2773
24-inch barrel, the Mauser 98 receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 8x50 telescopic sight, recoil stud, the bolt with David Lloyd-style handle and tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, engraved overall with Celtic strapwork, half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, slight repaired crack at the hand, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof
£1000 - 1500
Lot 50
DANIEL FRASER & CO.
A .243 “GAME RANGER PROFESSIONAL” BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5005
23 1/2-inch barrel, the BSA CF2 type receiver drilled for scope mounts, bolt with side safety, half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof
£400 - 600
BLASER
A THREE BARREL R93 RIFLE OUTFIT
comprising: a .375 H&H straight pull bolt-action sporting rifle, no. 9/55358, 25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the bolt with push-forward safety, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, German nitro proof; the .300 WSM barrel, no. 9/92302, mounted to a separate chassis with interchangeable synthetic stock, the 25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight and mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 2.5-10x56 telescopic sight, in quick detachable mounts, 14-inch pull; the 22-inch interchangeable 6.5x55mm barrel, no. 9/57094, with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the whole outfit complete with interchangeable bolt-head and magazine insert, instruction booklet, etc
£3000 - 5000
Lot 52
MAUSER
A .270 MODEL 66 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G06954, A TWO BARREL SET
24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the interchangeable 7x64mm barrel numbered G20613, mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-DA 4x32 telescopic sight, bolt with crossbolt safety, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., German nitro proof
£350 - 500
Lot 53 J. P. SAUER & SOHN
A 9.3X62MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING
RIFLE, NO. 24901
24 1/2-inch octagonal to round barrel with machined flat top surface, rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver mounted with a Skoparette 4x26 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 6oz., German nitro proof
£200 - 400
Lot 54 ZI-DI SUHL
A 5.6X35MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING
RIFLE, NO. 3296
22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Zielklein telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 8lb. 9oz., Geramn nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 55
MANNLICHER
A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3030244
20 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver with dove-tail blocks, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13-inch pull, 7lb. 6oz., Austrian nitro proof
£300 - 500
Lot 56
WINCHESTER
A .35 WCF MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 43528
24-inch barrel with bead fore sight, the receiver with central hammer and underlever and fitted with a Lyman aperture rear sight, 13-inch stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof
£500 - 700
Lot 57
WINCHESTER
A .405 WCF MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 403047B
24-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the frame with machined top surface, central hammer and underlever, 12 1/2-inch stock with steel crescent butt plate, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof
£500 - 700
Lot 58
CZ
A .243 MODEL 601ZKK BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 62258
22-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Tasco telescope sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof
£100 - 200
Lot 59
WALTHER
A .22 KKJ MODEL BOLT-ACTION
SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 44776
23 1 /2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and tangent rear sight, bolt with crossbolt safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 4oz., German nitro proof
£200 - 400
Lot 60
ARMY & NAVY CSL
A .22 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 45680 (69224), CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
26-inch octagonal barrel with folding leaf sights and mounted with an Edgar Brothers telescopic sight, automatic ejector, the frame, central hammer and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, folding tang aperture rear sight, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
£400 - 600
Lot 61
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .22 BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, NO. 18960, CONVERTED FROM .250
26-inch tubed octagonal barrel with file-cut top surface and folding leaf sight to 150, automatic ejector, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, stock head with reinforcing screw and slightly chipped, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case
£1000 - 1500
WINCHESTER
A .44-40 MODEL 1873 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE, NO. 28315
24 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with adjustable rear sight and bead fore sight, full length magazine tube, the frame with sliding dust cover and loading gate with central hammer and loading lever, retaining much original finish overall, 13-inch figured stock with steel crescent butt plate, 8lb. 1oz., contemporary London black powder proof
£1500 - 2000
Lot 63
WINCHESTER
A .44-40 MODEL 1892 LEVER-ACTION CARBINE, NO. 698879
20-inch octagonal barrel with adjustable rear sight, full length magazine tube, the frame with loading gate, central hammer and loading lever, 13-inch figured stock with steel crescent butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
£700 - 900
Lot 64
WINCHESTER
A .44-40 MODEL 1873 LEVER-ACTION CARBINE, NO. 485776B
20-inch round barrel with adjustable folding ladder rear sight, full length magazine tube, the frame with sliding dust cover, saddle ring, central hammer and loading lever, refinished overall, 12 3/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof
£700 - 900
Lot 65
MANNLICHER
A 9.5MM M1910 MODEL BOLT-ACTION TAKE-DOWN SPORTING
RIFLE, NO. 8146
24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the bolt with flag safety, detachable rotary magazine, the tang with folding peep sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed steel butt plate with trap, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 6lb. 15oz., contemporary nitro proof
£800 - 1200
Lot 66
LSA CO.
A .577/.450 MARTINI HENRY SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 3557
33-inch barrel with platinum-lined folding ladder rear sight, impressed with the retailer’s mark “Field Rifle Co., Birmingham”, fitted with its removable .297/.230 Morris tube, cleaning rod, the receiver with loading lever and dated 1877, lightly speckled overall and retaining some original finish, full length stock with barrel bands and bayonet bar, impressed maker’s roundel, steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, 10lb., together with its associated fore sight cover and socket bayonet
- 600
Lot 67
BSA
A .303 MARTINI ENFIELD CARBINE, NO. 6773
21-inch barrel with folding ladder rear sight, the receiver dated 1896, 14 1/2-inch stock with steel butt plate and sling swivels, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
£150 - 250
Lot 68
S. BOOTH & CO.
A .577 PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE
32-inch octagonal damascus barrel, the top surface with folding leaf sight and engraved ‘London’, ramrod, the lock and hammer with border and scroll engraving, hammer spur replaced, set trigger, the half length figured stock with sling eyes and engraved steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof
£300 - 500
Lot 69
ENFIELD
A .577 THREE BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE
39-inch barrel with folding ladder rear sight, ramrod and three barrel bands, the lock with crowned ‘VR’ and dated 1857, hammer with nipple protector, the full length stock with brass furniture and various impressed marks dated 1862, 14-inch pull, 9lb., together with its socket bayonet
£400 - 600
Lot 70
A GERMAN 10.5MM HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6060
27 1/2-inch barrels with machined rib and doll’s head extension, rear sight with folding leaf, the rounded frame, rebounding hammers, backlocks and top lever with scenes of dogs and game in relief amongst scrolling foliage, retaining much of its original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., German nitro proof
£400 - 600
71 72
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A SCARCE 10-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 12266
26-inch damascus barrels with 2-inch chambers, the broad flat rib with stippled top surface and with folding leaf sight to 300, with octagonal semi-smooth rifling, the frame, locks, bolted hammers and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 10lb. 5oz., black powder proof
The maker confirms that the rifle was completed in November 1871 for J. Watts Garland and was specified as a 10-bore rifle. It has a short 2-inch 10-bore chamber, however is proofed at the size 12 as this reflects the bore diameter across the lands of the rifling. The rifle at one point was part of the Holland & Holland collection and was sold from there in 1980.
£4000 - 6000
Lot 72
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .500 (3-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 13545
26-inch barrels with file-cut rib, folding leaf sight to 250, the rounded frame, non-rebounding bolted hammers, locks and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and engraved heel and toe plates, sling eyes, 9lb. 10oz., in its re-lined oak and leather case with accessories and reproduction label
The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1845.
A FINE .500 (3 1/4-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 9552, BUILT FOR LORD ALGERNON
GORDON-LENNOX
28 1/2-inch damascus barrels, the smooth flat rib with bead fore sight and platinum lined fixed leaf sight to 100, the rib signed “J. Purdey, 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London”, the rounded frame, rebounding bolted hammers, back locks and rotary underlever trigger guard with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with cheekpiece and chequered steel butt plate, engraved “Charge 4 Drams No.6 Powder”, sling eyes, 9lb., black powder proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with numerous shipping labels and original Purdey label
The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1876 for Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox as the No.1 of a pair of rifles.
Colonel Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox (1847-1921)
He was born as the second son of Charles Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond, and was educated at Eton. He served with the Royal Navy between 1863 and 1865 before joining the 1st Life Guards and transferring to the Genadier Guards in 1867. He served during the Anglo Egyptian war of 1882 and was Aide-de-Camp to Prince George, the Duke of Cambridge 1883-1895. He served in South Africa in 1900 as Military Secretary to Sir Alfred Milner and latterly joined the staff of Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard.
£14000 - 18000
Lot 74
A LEAD SHOT DISPLAY BOARD
the glazed oak frame containing a selection of lead shot, in an attractive display around an engraved central oval, 13 1/2 by 13 1/2-inches
£150 - 200
Lot 78
T. F. WOOD & SON
AN OAK PLACE FINDER of circular form, the lid with central cartridge motif, lifting to reveal eight numbered horn pegs
£50 - 80
Lot 82
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, suitable for a hammer gun
£70 - 90
Lot 75
A .700 CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD
the single dummy .700 round mounted in an oak frame with engraved panel, 10 1/2 by 8 1/2-inches
£100 - 200
Lot 79
T. F. WOOD & SON
AN OAK PLACE FINDER of circular form, the lid with central cartridge motif, lifting to reveal eight numbered horn pegs
£50 - 80
Lot 83
TWO LEATHER LEG-OFMUTTON GUN CASES with compartments for 30-inch barrels
£80 - 120
Lot 76
A WHALE MARKER CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD
the mahogany frame containing 12bore and .410 whale tagging cartridges, 15 1/2 by 9-inches
£150 - 200
Lot 80
T. F. WOOD & SON
TWO PAIRS OF NICKEL SALT AND PEPPER HOLDERS in the form of shotgun cartridges, 4-bore and 12-bore sizes, with brass cartridge heads
£80 - 120
Lot 84
A COLLECTION OF 17 MACHINED ACTION FORGINGS from the workshop of John Wilkes, comprising: 3 back action sidelock, 5 bar action sidelock, 7 boxlock and 2 single barrel; together with 8 fore-end machinings
£150 - 250
Lot 77
A .700 CARTRIDGE MAGNIFYING GLASS the attractive glass with the handle in the form of a .700 nitro express cartridge, polished aluminium frame, in its oak case
£150 - 200
Lot 81
A LEATHER DOUBLE LEG-OFMUTTON GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels
£150 - 200
Lot 85
A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES
comprising: 6 shot and powder measures; 2 nipple keys, etc
£150 - 250
Lot 86
A FRAMED DISPLAY OF GUN LOCKS AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS including a pair signed by Trulock & Harris, many signed with associated parts, 19 1/2 by 24-inches
£200 - 400
Lot 90
EGERTON-CHUBB
A 12-16-20 MULTI GAUGE INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER in its wooden case with sizing rings, dial requires lubrication and adjustment
£150 - 250
Lot 94
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 29-inch barrels, reproduction James Woodward & Sons label
£100 - 200
Lot 87
A BRASSBOUND MAHOGANY GUN CASE with compartment for 31-inch barrels, suitable for a percussion gun £200 - 400
Lot 88
CHARLES LANCASTER
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28inch barrels
£200 - 400
Lot 91
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 28-inch barrels, of Spanish manufacture; together with a similar single gun case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels (2)
£100 - 200
Lot 95
A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX together with three leather cartridge bags; and a nylon bag (5)
£80 - 120
Lot 92
CROOTS
A PAIR OF LEATHER FLEECELINED GUN SLIPS with full length zips and straps to be used as singles or a pair £200 - 300
Lot 89
WILLIAM HORTON
A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, with charge card for gun no. 2639
£200 - 300
Lot 96
J. PURDEY & SONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUNS, 1929 EDITION with charge card for gun no. 24235, the inside cover annotated and dated 1931, together with the importer’s receipt for this gun
£200 - 300
Lot 93
FIVE FULL LENGTH LEATHER GUN SLIPS two by Brady, one by William Powell (5)
£200 - 300
Lot 97
J. PURDEY & SONS
A SCARCE PURDEY PATENT 16-BORE LIGHT CARTRIDGE the nickel-plated body engraved with the maker’s details, patent no. 333540
£300 - 500
Lot 98
BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO.
A THREE-DRAWER GENERAL SERVICE TELESCOPE, NO. 6399, dated 1916 and engraved with the owner’s name, G. H. W. Brown, Chobham RD, Surrey
£100 - 200
Lot 102
TORZSKONYV
A NIGHT VISION SIGHT FOR AN AK47, NO. 780483 in its box with booklet dated 1978, apparently unissued £200 - 400
Lot 99
A WALNUT GUN STOCK BLANK
£200 - 300
Lot 106
JAMES MACNAUGHTON
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £300 - 500
Lot 103
JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, leather worn £200 - 400
Lot 100
A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE of T. F. Wood type, with interchangeable 12 and 16-bore rods £200 - 300
Lot 101
A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE suitable for 28 and .410 bores
£100 - 200
Lot 107
J. D. DOUGALL
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, the charge card for gun no. 3695 £200 - 400
Lot 104
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A LEATHER RIFLE CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £200 - 400
Lot 105
HENRY ATKIN
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £200 - 400
Lot 108
THOMAS HORSLEY
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels
£300 - 500
Lot 109
EBRALL BROS.
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND CANVAS GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, suitable for a hammer gun, the label numbered 2279
£70 - 90
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Lot 110
SCHUCHBAUER KISSINGEN
A FINE GERMAN COLLECTOR’S KNIFE with approximately 96 different blades and functions, the black grips inlaid with silver scrollwork, the largest blade 3 1/2-inches £250 - 350
Lot 111
SWAROVSKI
A 23X70 SPOTTING SCOPE, NO. 52839 the rubber covered body with single drawer, in its carrying case with detachable tripod
According to the vendor, this is one of only 25 of this model produced. £500 - 700
Lot 112
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
31-inch round to octagonal damascus barrel, the lock indistinctly signed, hammer missing, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 5lb. 15oz., ramrod missing, rib detached £150 - 250
Lot 113
J. & W. TOLLEY
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33022 the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, vinyl covered case ✪ £100 - 200
Lot 114
BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BARRELS FOR GUN NO. 6364 the 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings ✪ £300 - 500
Lot 115
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 “SENIOR” MODEL AIR PISTOL, BATCH NO. 363
6 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver with impressed markings and Birmingham 4 address, stirrup catch, chequered composition grips, poorly refinished overall
£50 - 80
Lot 116
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 MK I MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 25002
7-inch barrel, the frame with safety catch and impressed patent dates to 1925, Birmingham and London address, straight grip with smooth walnut grips, retaining much original finish overall £80 - 120
Lot 117
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 “SENIOR” MODEL AIR PISTOL, BATCH NO. 27, TOGETHER WITH ITS INTERCHANGEABLE .22 BARREL
6 1/2-inch barrel with knurled grip, the frame with stirrup catch and Birmingham 4 address, chequered composition grips, retaining much original finish overall but with some pitting to the right side £100 - 200
Lot 118
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .22 “SENIOR” MODEL AIR PISTOL, BATCH NO. 177
6 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with stirrup catch and Birmingham 4 address, chequered composition grips, retaining some original finish overall £80 - 120
Lot 119
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 “SENIOR” MODEL PRE-WAR AIR PISTOL, NO. S18713
6 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver with stirrup catch and impressed patent dates to 1925, the ribbed slant grip with chequered grips with smooth top panel, retaining much original finish overall, in its maker’s original box with cleaning rod, 1000 size tin of pellets and scarce .177 Special Pellets paper sample packet, box with some repairs
£100 - 200
Lot 120
WALTHER
A .177 LP53 AIR PISTOL, NO. 009306
9 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the smooth anodised receiver with impressed maker’s markings, brown chequered composition grips, retaining some original finish overall
£200 - 300
Lot 121
CROSSMAN
A SCARCE .22 MODEL 600 SELF-LOADING CO2 AIR PISTOL, NO. 046249
5-inch barrel, the alloy receiver with adjustable rear sight and cocking slide, chequered composition grips, retaining much original finish overall
£150 - 250
Lot 122
WALTHER
A .177 CP88 CO2 AIR PISTOL, NO. A7254092
3 3/4-inch barrel, chequered composition grips, retaining virtually all of its original finish, in its maker’s case; together with a Baikal MP653K .177 CO2 air pistol, no. T9991848, retaining all of its original finish, in its maker’s case; and a Crossman .22 model 1300 Medallist air pistol, no. 698712 (3)
£80
120
Lot 123
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 MK 3 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. A1817
18 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a 4x20 telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 12oz., retaining virtually all of its original finish overall, including assembly sticker and instruction leaflet £120 - 180
Lot 124
WEIHRAUCH
A .22 HW80 BREAK-BARREL AIR RIFLE, NO. 1369094
19 1/2-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz., retaining virtually all of its original finish £150 - 200
Lot 125 BSA
A .177 IMPROVED MODEL ‘D’ UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 19533
19 1/4-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight and loading tap, the cylinder with impressed legend, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, mounted with its folding aperture rear sight, underlever retaining block missing
£150 - 250
Lot 126
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .22 MK II SERVICE AIR RIFLE, NO. S1740, SECOND SERIES
25 1/2-inch interchangeable barrel, numbered to the gun, with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, screw breech, the receiver mounted with its folding aperture rear sight, safety catch, cylinder with impressed patent dates and retaining much original finish overall, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz.
£250 - 350
Lot 127
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 MK II SERVICE AIR RIFLE, NO. S5953, THIRD SERIES
25 1/2-inch interchangeable barrel, numbered to the rifle, with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver with screw grip and folding aperture rear sight, cylinder with impressed patent dates and retaining some original finish overall, 14 1/2inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz.
£250 - 350
Lot 128
BSA
A .22 STANDARD MODEL PRE-WAR
UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. S47694
19-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, loading tap and underlever, the cylinder with legible maker’s legend and patent dates and retaining some original finish overall, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 12oz.
£150 - 250
Lot 129 BSA
A .22 “METEOR”
MK I BREAK-BARREL
AIR RIFLE, NO. T35574
18-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the cylinder with impressed legend and scope grooves, the half length ribbed stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 7oz.
£80 - 120
Lot 130
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A
.177 “JUNIOR” MODEL BREAK-BARREL
AIR RIFLE, NO VISIBLE NUMBER
14-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, cylinder with maker’s legend and retaining virtually all of its original finish, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2-inch pull; together with a Diana .177 break-barrel air gun, no visible number, 15 1/2-inch smoothbore barrel, retaining much original finish overall (2)
£80 - 120
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Lot 131
HENRY ATKINA MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK
EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 848 AND 892
No.1 gun with 28-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 29-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz. and 6lb. 15oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, No.2 gun bores lightly marked and dented, brassbound leather case with John Dickson & Son label ✪ £2000 - 4000
WILLIAM EVANS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK
EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15409 & 16158
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s case ✪ £1500 - 2000 Please note each lot is subject to a
J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK
EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13773/4
29-inch barrels, No.1 with replacement barrels by another, No.2 with sleeved barrels, 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, No.1 gun with 14 3/4-inch stock including 1-inch extension, No.2 gun with replacement 16-inch stock and fore-end wood including 1-inch extension, 7lb., nitro proof
The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1892 for the Duke of Buccleuch.
John Charles Montague Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch and 8th Duke of Queensberry 1831-1914
He served as member of Parliament for Midlothian 1853-1868 and 1874-1880 famously losing his seat to William Gladstone by 211 votes. He was invested as a Knight of the Thistle, and then as a Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. He was General Captain of the Royal Company of Archers, and was invested as a Privy Councellor.
✪ £3500 - 5000
A SCARCE PAIR OF 12-BORE ‘B’ QUALITY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14795/6
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, grouse bored with 1/2 choke and true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun stock a replacement, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, in their maker’s leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1894 and the records state “choked in reverse”. The guns have remained with the same family from new. The ‘B’ quality model is seldom seen and appears to differ from the Best quality gun, only in the absence of rose bouquets from the engraving pattern.
✪ £4000 - 6000
BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ROUND BODY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR
GUNS, NOS. 8599/8600
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings respectively, the rounded frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, Boss patent single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1938 and are built on their true self-opening mechanism. Approximately 56 guns were built on the self-opening action between 1933 and circa 1943.
£25000 - 35000
PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS,
NOS. 29318/9
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were ordered in 1989 and 1990, and completed in December 1990 and March 1992 respectively, the serial number for the second gun having been reserved in the original order. The guns have been very little used by the original owner and retain all of their original finish.
✪ £40000 - 60000
Lot 137
WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS,
NOS. 5328/9
30-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, back action bar locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/4-inch extensions, No.2 gun broken at the hand, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case
✪ £800 - 1200
A SCARCE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7146
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s velvet-lined lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1930 and is one of 249 London pattern sidelock guns built by this maker.
£5000 - 7000
Lot 139
BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7490
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, canvas case with William Evans label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1927 ✪ £6000 - 9000
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5880
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, lightweight leather case with C. B. Vaughan label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910 as the number two gun of a trio. ✪ £3000 - 5000
Lot 141
AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 583186
27 5/8-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £1000 - 1500
Lot 142
JOSEPH LANG & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14058
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with border engraving, 16-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case, bores marked, left bore dented
✪ £700 - 900
Lot 143 WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12584
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores marked, lightweight leather case with reproduction label
✪ £1000 - 1500
Lot 144
COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20818
27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case
✪ £500 - 700
EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6254
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910 with 29-inch barrels, the records noting a Purdey action. The gun is built on a variant of the Beesley patent self-opening action and is one of an extremely limited number of guns by this maker to use this.
✪ £2500 - 3500
Lot 146
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16254
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, sunken game rib and doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, bores marked and pitted, in a Brady case with William Evans label
✪ £1000 - 1500
Lot 147
HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1680
29-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels by Boss & Co., with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s oak and leather case
The barrels are by Boss & Co. and numbered 6670 which would indicate a date of approximately 1918. The serial number indicates that the gun was built in 1903.
✪ £1500 - 1800
CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12042
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, leg-of-mutton locks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 110z., nitro proof
✪ £600 - 800
Lot 149
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31357
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, strongly cast off for the right shoulder with slightly off-set comb, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
✪ £500 - 800
Lot 150
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31327
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, strongly cast off for the right shoulder and with slightly off-set comb, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
✪ £500 - 800
Lot 151
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11025
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured crossover stock cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 152
WILLIAM FORD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15212
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/8-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case
The maker’s records confirm that the gun was built in 1928 for a Mr A. J. Wigmore. The gun retains its original specification and was regulated for a 1 1/4oz load of No.6 and No.4 shot.
✪ £1400 - 1800
Lot 153
ROSSON & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29261
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock with inset slightly raised comb and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in a leather Brady gun case
✪ £1400 - 1800
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE “BADMINTON” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34208
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some of its original hardening colour, patent single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock strongly cast off for the right shoulder and with slim leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1937 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 2000. The gun was fitted in to a new case at that time.
✪ £3500 - 5000
Lot 155
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15910
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case
✪ £1500 - 1800
Lot 156
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6399
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, in its canvas case with maker’s label
✪ £350 - 500
Lot 157
CZ
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 28651-58
31 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the plain blacked frame with back action barlocks and top lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate and sling swivels, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used.
✪ £300 - 500
Lot 158
MANTON & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7866
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 7/8 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed in gold, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, broken at the head, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, in its brassbound oak and leather case
✪ £200 - 400
AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2
MODEL SIDELOCK
EJECTOR GUN, NO. 399698
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 160
AYA
A 12-BORE “TWENTY FIVE” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 198077
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with scrolling foliage and ribbons, retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish nitro proof, canvas case with Webley & Scott label
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 161
AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 509230
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with smooth butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £350 - 500
Lot 162
T. STENSBY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. B1682
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £700 - 900
Lot 163
DENTON & KENNELL
A 12-BORE “SILVERPOINT” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 73441
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 164
JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13791
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, leather case with reproduction maker’s label
✪ £3500 - 5000
Lot 165
JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16565
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, leather case with reproduction maker’s label ✪ £1400 - 1800
Lot 166
GARBI
A SPANISH 12-BORE “SABEL ROYALE” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14192
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof; together with an Astra 12-bore single barrel hammer gun, no. 33232, Spanish nitro proof (2) ✪ £350 - 500
AYA
A 12-BORE NO.53 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 523247
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving around bouquets and flowing ribbons, retaining much of its original hardening colour, fences with side clips, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2inch figured stock, 7lb., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 168
J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6483
28-inch sleeved barrels (by Westley Richards), with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 169
ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49544
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the stock broken at the hand, butt portion missing, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 170
ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK
EJECTOR
GUN, NO. 3183
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
✪ £500 - 800
Lot 171
YORK HOUSE
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59251
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rib engraved “York House, Regent Street, London”, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, beaver tail foreend, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 172
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACK LOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21067
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 173 GUNMARK
A 12-BORE “KESTREL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 361549
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration, 13 1/2-inch stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £80 - 120
Lot 174
CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11638
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, canvas Brady case
✪ £250 - 400
A 12-BORE “A&W SPECIAL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11657
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, intercepting sears, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 176
WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN,
NO. 12853
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and traces of original hardening colour, top lever spring weak, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad and inset panel to the face where a cheek pad has been removed, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
✪ £200 - 300
Lot 177
W. R. PAPE
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK
NO. 10748
EJECTOR GUN,
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in its maker’s canvas case
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 178
CHARLES HELLIS & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5545
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, right bore dented, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1953 and sold to Bailey for £89 13s 7d. ✪ £350 - 500
Lot 179
COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 45640
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
✪ £100 - 200
Lot 180 AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 470469
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £100 - 200
Lot 181 G. E. LEWIS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11792
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 182
WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE “PIGEON” GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. PWK004240
28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, magnum proof, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and rubber heel plate, beaver tail fore-end, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof
✪ £250 - 350
Lot 183
WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7232,
FITTED WITH THE BOSS SINGLE TRIGGER
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, the top lever inlaid in gold “Boss’s Patent Single Trigger”, the trigger plate further signed “Boss Patent No. 11278”, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
✪ £700 - 1000
Lot 184
E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE “UTILTIY” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4192
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather “VC” motor case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1929 for Major J. W. Gordon. The gun was re-stocked by G. M. Cruxton in 2006.
✪ £1400 - 1800
Lot 185
AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 543904
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof, in a Beretta case
✪ £300 - 500
Lot 186
AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 165158
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 and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £150 - 250
Lot
187 J. SWINFER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 661
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, crossbolt extension, the nickel-plated frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2inch figured stock, worn at the hand, 6lb. 3oz., black powder proof
✪ £100 - 150
Lot 188
ALEX MARTIN
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21294
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores lightly marked
✪ £80 - 120
REMINGTON
A 12-BORE MODEL 1100 G3 SELFLOADING GUN, NO. G3007933M
28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, for steel shot, with interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, the left-handed receiver with restricted magazine capacity, 14-inch well figured two-piece stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof for steel shot ✪ £100 - 200
Lot 190
P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 303 MODEL SELF-LOADING
GUN, NO. L38300E
28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, restricted magazine capacity, the blacked alloy receiver with crossbolt safety, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof ✪ £150 - 200
Lot 191
THOMAS BLAND & SON
A 12-BORE “THE BRENT” MODEL 3-INCH BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18798
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4-inch choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof ✪ £200 - 400
Lot 192
MALLOCH, MICHIE & CROCKART
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK
GUN, NO. 6378
NON-EJECTOR
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the rib fitted with a T. Gilbert patent fore sight, the frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock including maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores lightly marked ✪ £200 - 400
Lot 193
W. & C. SCOTT
A FINE 10-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR
“THE EXCELLENTIA” GUN, NO. 36167, A
TWO BARREL SET
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 7/8-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the interchangeable 30-inch 12-bore barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the ribs signed by the maker and with inlaid gold stars, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever engraved with scrollwork and oak leaf decoration around scenes of waterfowl in realistic landscapes, patent crystal indicators, gold washed lockwork, retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2inch figured stock, 10lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, in its best quality modern oak and leather case with canvas outer cover and fitted with Mike Marsh tools and accessories
A quantity of cartridges will be made available to the purchaser of this lot.
✪ £6000 - 8000
AN 8-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10348
36-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll decoration, retaining much hardening colour, possibly renewed, gold lined cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, cracked and repaired at the hand, sling swivels, 14lb., nitro re-proof, in its canvas case with reproduction maker’s label, together with a set of period reloading tools
A large quantity of cartridges will be made available to the purchaser.
£4000 - 6000
Lot 195
T. HORSLEY & SON
A RARE 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3297
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, sunken rib and top extension, the frame, rebounding hammers, back locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
The gun was built circa 1890.
✪ £7000 - 9000
A FINE PAIR OF 14-BORE PERCUSSION
GUNS, NOS. 1558/9, BUILT FOR HRH PRINCE ALBERT AS A GIFT FROM QUEEN VICTORIA
31-inch damascus barrels, the ribs signed “Charles Lancaster, 151 New Bond Street, London”, each with ebony ramrods numbered to the gun and with nickel silver fittings, platinum lined breeches and plugs, the hammers and locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, steel furniture, pineapple finial, the trigger guards engraved with dogs and game, the gold escutcheons engraved with a crowned ‘A’, half length highly figured stocks with engraved and numbered steel butt plates, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, in their maker’s velvetlined mahogany case with lift-out tray, tools and accessories, etc
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1850.
HRH Prince Albert was a regular customer of Charles Lancaster and he ordered his first pair of 15-bore guns (nos. 1346/7) in 1843 and the company received the Royal Warrant later that same year.
£18000 - 20000
Lot 197
WATSON BROS.
A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 18818, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK
RIFLE
26-inch round to octagonal barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding hammer, back lock and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 12oz., nitro proof
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 198
G. E. LEWIS
A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8962, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, file-cut rib with top extension, the frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cap and steel butt plate, sling eyes, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof
✪ £400 - 600
Lot 199
HENRY ATKIN
A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 296, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK
RIFLE
28-inch octagonal to round barrel with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke boring, automatic ejector, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much renewed finish, 13 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 4oz., nitro proof
✪ £400 - 600
Lot 200
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14532
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file-cut rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/8-inch ebonite heel plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with reproduction maker’s label, right barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum
✪ £800 - 1200
STEPHEN GRANT
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4068
31-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, broad flat rib, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 7lb. 1oz., black powder proof, in its maker’s oak and leather case, right bore marked
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1876.
✪ £1500 - 2000
Lot 202
FRIEDER BAUERNFIEND
A GERMAN 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1349
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, fore-end wood repaired
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 203
CHARLES HELLIS & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1764
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 204
W. B. WAKEFIELD & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER PIGEON GUN, NO. 1205
30-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, the fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, rejointing recommended
Lot 205
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 16-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL
SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25171/2 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within an arch, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks No.1 including a 1-inch extension, No.2 including 2-inch well matched extension, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1907 and the replacement barrels were fitted in 1976.
✪ £7000 - 9000
A PAIR
OF
20-BORE
“CROWN”
MODEL BOXLOCK
EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5583/4 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames and numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extensions and rubber recoil pads, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight canvas “VC” case
Lot 207
GALLYON & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11071
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the plain frame and top lever with floral decoration and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £800 - 1200
Lot 208
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20064
30-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the breech engraved “Shot and Regulated by Holland & Holland”, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case
✪ £600 - 900
Lot
209 W. R. PAPE
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13394
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 5lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its lightweight leather case
Sold with a copy of a letter from Dorothy Pape confirming that the gun was built in 1932 for Sir Leonard Milburn.
✪ £1400 - 1800
Lot 210
BAIKAL
A RUSSIAN 28-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 0441467B
26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch stock including 1 1/4-inch extension and chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
✪ £100 - 150
AYA
A SPANISH .410 BOXLOCK
NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 384660
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 212
A SPANISH .410 SIDELOCK
NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 44086
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the maker’s name indistinctly signed, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate and semi pistol grip, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £300 - 500
Lot 213
BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE B1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8J3RN06885
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated wide rib with centre bead, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and leather covered recoil pad, 7ln. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof
✪ £600 - 800
Lot 214
MIROKU
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40257PZ
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, nonautomatic safety catch, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood cracked and repaired
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 215
BROWNING
A 12-BORE B2G MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59952.S77
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, narrow ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork and signed by the engraver “R. Coenen”, 15-inch figured swan neck stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., Belgian nitro proof
✪ £1000 - 1500
216 217
Lot 216 FAMARS
A 20-BORE “EXCALIBUR DELUXE” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. F0268
29-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the frame, hand detachable trigger block, side plates and top lever engraved with fine game scenes surrounded by fine scrollwork, signed by the engraver “Badillini” and retaining all of its original bright finish, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight case
The gun appears little used.
✪ £4000 - 6000
Lot 217
BROWNING
A JAPANESE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31193PT
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable Invector chokes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, selective single trigger, nonautomatic safety catch, 13 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof
✪ £400 - 600
CHAPUIS
A FRENCH 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10069
27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, top lever and dummy side plates with bouquet and scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb., French nitro proof
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 219
MIROKU
A 12-BORE MK60 GRADE 5 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 51222MY
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fixed Teague chokes with about 1/4 and 1/2 borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 1/2-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof
✪ £700 - 900
Lot 220
WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE MODEL 101 XTR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. K435953
28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch magnum chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 221
BROWNING
A 12-BORE MODEL 325 GRADE 1 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58513PN
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked and lightly pitted
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 222
BETTINSOLI
A 12-BORE “DIAMOND DELUXE” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. BT200525
27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene decoration surrounded by foliate scrolls, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz, Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with spare chokes, etc
✪ £200 - 400
Lot 223
ARAMBERRI
A 12-BORE “FUEGO” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 176885
29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the bottom barrel with interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, with repaired crack at the hand, 8lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof, it its home-made case with spare chokes
✪ £80 - 120
Lot 224
BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE ‘EVOLUTION 2’ MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 893RN01306
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 5/8 choke borings, broad machined ventilated rib, the blacked frame and top lever with gold lined decoration and signed by the engraver ‘L. Ernst’, the base plate with the Olympic rings, the trigger guard with the Browning emblem, non-automatic selective single trigger, 14 1/4inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber butt plate, 7lb. 13oz., Belgian nitro proof
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 225
BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE B2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 41766.S74
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, broad machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game birds in landscapes, signed by the engraver ‘J. M. Boulanger’, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 226
LUIGI FRANCHI
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5089032
27-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the lightweight alloy receiver and top lever with scroll decoration, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof; together with a Gamba 12-bore single barrel folding gun, no. 31511; a Belgian .410 single barrel hammer gun, no. 105; and a Webley & Scott 9mm rimfire bolt-action gun, no. 18691 (4)
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 227
BROWNING
A JAPANESE 12-BORE “CITORI” MODEL
SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 30238PT
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 1oz., nitro proof
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 228
P. BERETTA
A PAIR OF 20-BORE 687 “SILVER PIGEON III”
SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. R51495S/R51496S
29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the frames and top levers with game scene engraving, selective single triggers, 15 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb, 5oz., Italian nitro proof for steel shot, in their maker’s case with spare chokes, instructions, etc
The guns are of recent manufacture and appear virtually unused.
✪ £1500 - 2500
Lot 229
BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15564.S3
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined solid rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving, selective single trigger, nonautomatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with straight hand and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof, Brady canvas case
£300 - 500
Lot 230
P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE SO6 EELL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. C12027B
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, stippled ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding detailed scenes of game birds, trigger plate signed “Bottega Giovanelli Inc. E. Lotti”, rolled edge trigger guard, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof
✪ £7000 - 9000
A PAIR OF 20-BORE 687 EELL “DIAMOND PIGEON” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. N15607S/N15608S
29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, side plates and gold numbered top levers with bold foliate scrollwork against a lined ground, selective single triggers, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips and maker’s butt plates, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof ✪ £5000 - 6000
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 29175
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the slightly rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed in gold, bolstered fences, cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1991 and it conforms to its original specification. The gun appears virtually unused, the vendor stating that he has used the gun on only a handful of occasions. The maker is currently quoting in excess of £165,000 (including VAT) for a new gun of this specification.
✪ £50000 - 60000
LIEGE SPORTING GUN CO. LTD A SCARCE 12-BORE “SUPERBRITTE” SIDE LEVER SIDE-OPENING OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1319, FORMERLY OWNED BY THE RENOWNED AMERICAN SHOT, CYRIL ADAMS
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, solid machined rib, the plain frame and side lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the trigger guard engraved “RGT”, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 1 1/2-inch extension and slim rubber recoil pad, slight cracks in the head, 7lb. 8oz.. Belgian nitro proof, in its modern lightweight canvas case
The gun was owned and used extensively by the renowned shot and sporting gun connoisseur Cyril S. Adams. It was used in competition around the world, the case bearing various live pigeon club and ZZ competition stickers from the years 1989 to 2019.
£3000 - 5000
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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.
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
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the "Payment Date").
(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds. GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above.
(c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a).
(d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers.
(e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers.
9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT
Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within 5 working days of the auction, GG may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:-
(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense;
(b) cancel the sale of the lot;
(c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot;
(d) reject future bids from the Buyer;
(e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds;
(f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale;
(g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien;
(h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs;
(i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings
10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer's expense and risk at GG’s premises or in independent storage
(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction.
11. DATA PROTECTION
(a) GG will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.
(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i).
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(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG.
(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives.
(c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties.
(d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.
(e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.
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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
All lots are offered subject to Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Conditions of Business.
ESTIMATES AND RESERVES
Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no predetermined starting prices. Estimates may be subject to revision. Published estimates are exclusive of buyer’s premium and VAT.
All lots are subject to reserves. The reserve price is never higher than the low pre-sale estimate.
BUYER’S PREMIUM AND VAT
A buyer’s premium of 25% is applicable on the first £100,000 and then 20% on amounts above this.
The buyer’s premium is subject to VAT at the current standard rate (20%). Lots are normally offered for sale under the auctioneers margin scheme and VAT is payable on the buyers premium by all buyers.
Lots marked with a dagger symbol † will be offered under normal UK VAT rules and VAT will be charged on both the hammer price and the buyers premium.
Lots marked with a ‡ or Ω symbol has been imported from outside the EU to be sold at auction under temporary importation. VAT is applicable on the hammer price at the following rates: ‡ @ 5% Ω @ 20%
Standard rate VAT remains payable on the buyer’s premium by all buyers.
FIREARMS ACT 1968
UK bidders are reminded of the requirements of the Firearms Act, and that they must hold the appropriate authority to posses the firearms which they intend to purchase. A copy of your Firearms or Shotgun certificate must accompany your absentee bids and buyer registration. For further information please consult the notes at the beginning of this catalogue.
PRE-SALE EXHIBITION
All auctions are on public view for at least two days prior to the sale.
CONDITION REPORTS
All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-sale exhibition and view the lots in person. If this is not possible, we will be pleased to provide a condition report where practical. All condition reports are provided in good faith. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots. Please refer to Conditions of Business for further information.
BIDDING IN PERSON
To bid with us you must register to obtain a bidding number. You will be asked to provide proof of identity. All lots sold will be invoiced to the name and address in which the paddle has been registered and will not be transferred to other names or addresses. If you instruct an agent to bid on your behalf, you will need to provide a letter of authority to this effect.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible (subject to other bids received, reserves and competition in the saleroom). It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. These services are offered free of charge and are subject to our Condition of Business.
ONLINE BIDDING
The online bidding facility is provided by Invaluable for th e convenience of our clients and is subject to Invaluable’s 5% surcharge for this service. Buyers not wishing to pay this surcharge should make every effort to take advantage of the free Absentee Bidding service.
PAYMENT
Payment is due in sterling immediately after the sale and before purchases can be released. Payments in person can be made in the saleroom on the day of the auction. After this payments must be made by post, card transactions by telephone or electronic transfer to our bank. Gavin Gardiner Ltd. welcome the following methods of payment:
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
We are pleased to accept 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
Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT @20%
Please bid on my behalf for the following lot(s) up to the hammer price(s) written below, to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves.
I agree to be bound by the Conditions of Business applicable to this sale and agree to pay a buyer’s premium of 25% on the hammer price and any VAT or amounts in lieu of VAT which may be due on the buyer’s premium and hammer price(s). Please see Guide to Prospective Buyers in the catalogue.
All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT.
Please submit your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precidence. Bids should be submitted at least 24 hours before the auction. Please write clearly and check your bids carefully.
Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT
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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS TELEPHONE BIDS
Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. Please complete the bidding slip for this purpose printed in the back of the auction catalogue. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction.
Please record accurately the lot numbers, brief description and the maximum hammer price that you are willing to pay for each lot.
Please place your bids as early as possible, as in the event of identical bids being received, the earliest will take precedence. Please submit your bids at least 24 hours prior to the start of the auction.
Bids placed by telephone are accepted at the caller’s risk and must be confirmed in writing either by letter or fax.
We will try to purchase the lot(s) for you at the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum price that you indicate.
“Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Bids should be placed in catalogue order.
It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. This service is offered free of charge and i s subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service.
Please complete the bidding slip and clearly mark it “Telephone”.
For further information please call the numbers published at the front of the auction catalogue.
GAVIN GARDINER LIMITED’S AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE
If Gavin Gardiner Limited sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below Gavin Gardiner Limited will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Gavin Gardiner Limited for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price.
The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable.
“Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property.
Property shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling).
Pl ease note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or
(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion); or
(iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description.
To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:(i) notify Gavin Gardiner Limited in writing within one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be Counterfeit; and
(ii) return the Property to Gavin Gardiner Limited in the same condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer good title in the Property, free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale.
Gavin Gardiner Limited has discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Gavin Gardiner Limited may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer's cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to Gavin Gardiner Limited. Gavin Gardiner Limited shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event Gavin Gardiner Limited decides to rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert reports, provided always that the costs of such reports have been approved in advance and in writing by Gavin Gardiner Limited.
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Please note each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% + VAT @20%