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April 2023 Pulborough, West Sussex
67 68 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
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Lot 71 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. £2500 - 3500
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Lot 73 J. PURDEY 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 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 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 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 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 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 82 WESTLEY RICHARDS A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, suitable for a hammer gun £70 - 90 Lot 83 TWO LEATHER LEG-OFMUTTON GUN CASES with compartments for 30-inch barrels £80 - 120 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 81 A LEATHER DOUBLE LEG-OFMUTTON GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels £150 - 200
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 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 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 89 WILLIAM HORTON A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, with charge card for gun no. 2639 £200 - 300
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 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 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 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 103 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, leather worn £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 106 JAMES MACNAUGHTON A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels £300 - 500 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 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
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117 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
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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
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123 124 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 ATKIN A 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
Lot 132 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
Lot 133 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
Lot 134 J. PURDEY & SONS 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
Lot 135 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
Lot 136 J. 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
Lot 138 JOHN DICKSON & SON 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
Lot 140 BOSS & CO. 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
141 142 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
Lot 145 JOHN DICKSON & SON A SCARCE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK 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
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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
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Lot 148 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
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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
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Lot 154 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
155 156 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
Lot 159 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
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163 164 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
Lot 167 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
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171 172 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
Lot 175 CHARLES LANCASTER 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 EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10748 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
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179 180 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
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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
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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
185 186 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
Lot 189 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 NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6378 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
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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
Lot 194 J. BLANCH & SON 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
Lot 196 CHARLES LANCASTER 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
197 198 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
Lot 201 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 ✪ £300 - 500
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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
Lot 206 E. J. CHURCHILL 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 ✪ £5000 - 7000
207 208 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
Lot 211 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
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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 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
Lot 218 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
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222 223 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
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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
Lot 231 P. BERETTA 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
Lot 232 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
Lot 233 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
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.
8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the "Payment Date"). (b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds. GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above. (c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a). (d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers. (e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers. 9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT
Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within 5 working days of the auction, GG may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:- (a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense; (b) cancel the sale of the lot; (c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot; (d) reject future bids from the Buyer; (e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds; (f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale; (g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien; (h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs; (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings 10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer's expense and risk at GG’s premises or in independent storage (b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction. 11. DATA PROTECTION
(a) GG will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law. (b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i). 12. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG. (b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives. (c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties. (d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. (e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.
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 the convenience of our clients and is subject to Invaluable’s 5% surcharge for this service. Buyers not wishing to pay this surcharge should make every effort to 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
Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories
COMMISSION BID SLIP
Please send bids via email to info@gavingardiner.com at least 24 hours before the auction
FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 14 DECEMBER 2022
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.
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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 is subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service. Please complete the bidding slip and clearly mark it “Telephone”. For further information please call the numbers published at the front of the auction catalogue.
GAVIN GARDINER LIMITED’S AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE
If Gavin Gardiner Limited sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below Gavin Gardiner Limited will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Gavin Gardiner Limited for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price. The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable. “Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property. Property shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling). Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or (ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion); or (iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description. To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:(i) notify Gavin Gardiner Limited in writing within one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be Counterfeit; and (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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