Gavin Gardiner Limited

Pulborough, West Sussex 27 November 2024

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

RH20 1LA

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£17 by mail

£20 overseas

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FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Hardham Mill Business Park

Hardham

Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

AUCTION

Wednesday 27 November 2024 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.

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.

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

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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 received 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.

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Lots 1-315

Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 10am

Lot 1

GASTINNE RENETTE

A .44 RUSSIAN BAR-IN-WOOD SIDE LEVER HAMMER GALLERY PISTOL, NO. 4030-1900

10 3/8-inch octagonal fluted barrel with micro-groove rifling, fixed rear sight, the frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and side lever with gold inlaid chiselled and carved decoration, the barrel and furniture embellished in the same style, the maker’s name signed in gold on the top surface, the trigger guard further inlaid with the initials ‘WW’ surmounted with a gold coronet, the highly figured stock with chequered grip and butt cap, special definitive proof

£800 - 1200

Lot 2

COLT

A .41 CENTREFIRE ARMY SPECIAL MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 311888

6-inch barrel, the solid frame with swing-out cylinder and impressed rampant colt motif, chequered composition grips, partially refinished overall, certificate of proof

£250 - 350

Lot 3

WALTHER

THE MAJOR PARTS OF A SCARCE DOUBLE-BARREL VERY PISTOL, NO. 1173

9-inch stainless steel barrels, the frame with push-forward underlever and side safety, impressed with the maker’s trademark and dated 1939 and impressed Kriegsmarine mark, chequered walnut grips, German proof, barrel selector catch missing, mechanism defective

£800 - 1200

Lot 4

WALTHER

A 7.65MM MODEL PPK SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 236394, CONVERTED TO A HUMANE KILLER

8-inch barrel including fixed sound moderator, the receiver with side safety and chequered walnut grips, magazine with reduced capacity, nitro re-proof

£300 - 500

Lot 5

ST. ETIENNE

AN 11MM MODEL 1873 SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. H87649

4 1/2-inch barrel, the solid frame with loading gate and ejector rod, cleaned bright overall, chequered walnut grip with lanyard loop, St. Etienne proof

£200 - 400

Lot 6

ST. ETIENNE

AN 11MM MODEL 1873 SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. H15029

4 1/2-inch barrel, the solid frame with loading gate and ejector rod, cleaned bright overall, chequered walnut grip, lanyard loop, St. Etienne proof, trigger return spring defective

£200 - 400

Lot 7

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .455/.476 WG ARMY MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 9857

6-inch barrel impressed with the retailer’s name “Army & Navy CSL”, the frame with stirrup catch and winged bullet trademark, retaining traces of original finish, chequered walnut grips, black powder proof

£400 - 600

Lot 8

AMERICAN DERRINGER CORP.

A .32 SPECIAL OVER AND UNDER DERRINGER, NO. 135024

3-inch stainless steel barrel, the frame with central hammer and polished rib, nitro proof, in its maker’s bag

It appears new and unused

£150 - 250

Lot 9

AMERICAN DERRINGER CORP.

A .38 SPECIAL OVER AND UNDER DERRINGER, NO. 109510

3-inch stainless steel barrel, the frame with central hammer and polished rib, nitro proof, in its maker’s case

It appears new and unused

£150 - 250

Lot 10

SMITH & WESSON

A .38 SPECIAL MODEL 10 REVOLVER, CONVERTED TO A TWOSHOT HUMANE KILLER, NO. D464499

3 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a muzzle bell, the swing-out cylinder converted to two-shot, chequered walnut grips, nitro proof, in a locking security box

£100 - 150

Lot 11

MAUSER

A 7.63MM C96 LARGE RING BROOM-HANDLE SELF-LOADING

PISTOL, NO. 12801

5 1/2-inch barrel with fixed fore sight, the tangent rear sight graduated to 500, the frame and magazine with milled panels and retaining much original finish overall, ribbed walnut grips and lanyard ring, in its matching walnut shoulder stock holster, German nitro proof

£800 - 1200

Lot 12

POTTER & WALKER

A 6.5X55MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 18250

20-inch barrel signed in gold by the maker, the Mauser 98 type receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 Zenith telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, engraved and gold lined hinged magazine base plate, the lefthanded half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£500 - 700

Lot 13

TIKKA

A 6.5X55 SE T3 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, ON. 473632

18-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Bushnell Elite telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb., nitro proof, hard plastic case with instruction booklet, spare magazine, bipod, etc

£400 - 600

Lot 14

SAVAGE

A .45 ACP SILENCED NO.4 BOLTACTION CARBINE, NO. 84C6405, CONVERTED BY CRAIG WHITSEY

16-inch barrel with a full length sound moderator, the half length stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof, magazine missing

£500 - 700

Lot 15

SAVAGE

A .45 ACP SILENCED NO. 4 BOLTACTION CARBINE, NO. 40C8386, CONVERTED BY CRAIG WHITSEY

16-inch barrel with full length sound moderator, the receiver dated 1942, half length stock with steel butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof, magazine missing

£500 - 700

Lot 16

MAUSER

A .22 MODEL 201 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 116519

21 1/2-inch barrel including sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 14oz., German nitro proof, magazine missing

£150 - 250

Lot 17

MANNLICHER

A .243 “LUXUS” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 116748

22-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Kahles Helia telescopic sight in quick detachable swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 9oz., Austrian nitro proof

£400 - 600

Lot 18

PARKER HALE

A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. S-10924

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar Champion 4x telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the highly figured half length custom stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 19

SHILEN

A .25-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 2854

24 1/2-inch octagonal barrel, the receiver mounted with a Leupold 3.5-10x40 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£400 - 600

Lot 20 STEYR

A .308 MODEL SSG BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 282571

24-inch shortened barrel, the receiver with dove-tail grooves and maker’s scope rings, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., German nitro proof

£500 - 700

Lot 21

TIKKA

A 6.5X55 SE MODEL T3 BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. A75896

20 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver with dove-tail grooves and Picatinny rail, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 22

REMINGTON

A .308 MODEL 7 BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 7827708

20-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 23

MANNLICHER

A .243 LUXUS MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 196225

21-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver fitted with a Picatinny rail, detachable box magazine, half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£350 - 400

Lot 24

SAKO

A .17 HMR MODEL P04R BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. L39661

(BARREL NUMBERED 0018634)

16-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Hawke 4-16x telescopic sight with illuminated reticule, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb., nitro proof

£200 - 250

Lot 25

THEOBEN

A .22 “ELIMINATOR” MODEL FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. TB6675

19 1/2-inch barrel including a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 12oz.

£150 - 250

Lot 26

FN

A .30-06 K98 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 8438

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and tangent rear sight, bolt with flag safety, three quarter length stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., German nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 27

PARKER HALE

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. C-07529

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar Champion 6x45 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 28

MIDLAND GUN CO.

A .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 39444

22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mount with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 Klassik telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz.. nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 29

FRANKONIA

A 9.3X62 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 227035

21-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the model 98 receiver mounted with a Minox 1-5x24 telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the well figured half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

£800 - 1200

Lot 30

BROWNING

A .22-250 REM A-BOLT MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 95220NN351

22-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Redfield 6-18x 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, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£250 - 350

Lot 31

MUSGRAVE

A 7.62MM BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 305366

28-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight (element missing), 14-inch twist, regulated by Fulton, the receiver mounted with a scope rail, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 12lb., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 32

R. W. RAYSON

A .250 SAVAGE BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 323217

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, threaded for a sound moderator, the Sako action mounted with a Leupold Vari-X3 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length laminated stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 7lb, 12oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 33

BSA

A .240 APEX BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. SB1279

24-inch replacement barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 4-12x telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and maker’s butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£250 - 350

Lot 34

A .303 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1367, CONVERTED FROM A NO.4 SERVICE RIFLE

22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Weaver telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and raised comb, with glued repair to the toe, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 35

BSA

A 7X57MM “HUNTER” MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5B2004

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Bushnell telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

A .270 “MAJESTIC” MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 8E523

24 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 7lb., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 37

BSA

A 7.62X39 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 8E968

23-inch replacement barrel threaded for a sound moderator, fitted by G. E. Fulton, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length stock pegged through the hand with pistol grip, raised comb and ribbed butt plate, 13 12-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 38 CZ

A .243 550FS MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. A6708

20 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver with dove tail grooves, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 39 VOERE

A 6.5X55 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 292681

24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., Austrian nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 40

PARKER HALE

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. S-34746

22 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Pecar Champion 6x45 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiexe and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 41

SAKO

A .22 P94S BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 890589

22-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and maker’s butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 42

WALTHER

A .22 KKJ MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 007222

20-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, rear sight removed, receiver mounted with a Burris telescopic sight, crossbolt safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof, together with four spare magazines

£100 - 200

Lot 43

REMINGTON

A 6.5X55MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. E6541981

25-inch stainless steel barrel, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 6-24x50 Habicht telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length synthetic stock, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The stainless steel barrel was fitted by Callum Ferguson.

£300 - 500

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A .375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 6883

23-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, raised rear sight with folding leaf to 150, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.25-4x24 telescopic sight in quick detachable H&H style mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 3/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 10lb. 8oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1996 and it appears relatively little used.

£5000 - 7000

Lot 45

T. T. PROCTOR

A .375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 137

24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with quick detachable scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece an rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

The rifle was one of the last that Trevor Proctor completed.

£2000 - 3000

Lot 46

T. T. PROCTOR

A .416 RIGBY BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 138

25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding moon bead, fixed raised rear sight, the receiver drilled for scope bases, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling eyes, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears little used and was one of the last rifles Trevor Proctor completed.

£2000 - 3000

Lot 47

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 4581

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400, the square bridge receiver mounted with a Pecar 4x telescopic sight in quick detachable mount to fit the original Rigby scope bases, bolt with flag safety, magazine with removable base plate, the half length figured stock with semi pistol grip and perished rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb., nitro proof

£2000 - 3000

Lot 48

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A .275 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. 6109

21 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves, the receiver mounted with a Nickel Marburg telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, sling eye, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1963 and it conforms to its original specification.

£1800 - 2400

Lot 49

DAVID LLOYD

A .25-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 67

24-inch barrel, the Mauser 98 receiver mounted with a Swarovski Tirol Habicht

4 telescopic sight in David Lloyd mount, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£600 - 900

Lot 50

WINCHESTER

A .44 MAGNUM MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3409007M

20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver with loading gate and fitted with a Williams peep sight, saddle ring, 13 1/4-inch stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 51

RUGER

A 7X57MM NO.1 MODEL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 132-30176

22-inch barrel with raised fore sight, the short raised rib mounted with a Kahles Helia 6 telescopic sight, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 3oz., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 52

WINCHESTER

A .22 MODEL 9422 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE, NO. F736344

20-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, full length magazine tube, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears virtually unused.

£300 - 500

A PAIR OF 12-BORE MODEL “TITANIO” SELF-LOADING SPORTING GUNS, NOS. 8557/8

27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames with machined top surface, the highly polished receivers with top lever and non-automatic safety catch, unrestricted 8 shot magazine capacity, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and slim recoil pads, 7lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s aluminium flight case with instructions and spare mainspring

£4000 - 6000

Lot 54

WINCHESTER

A .32 WCF MODEL 53 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 10063

22-inch barrel with raised fore sight and adjustable rear sight, half length magazine tube, the plain frame with central hammer and loading gate, retaining some original finish, 13-inch stock with ribbed butt plate, sling eyes, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£400 - 600

Lot 55

LSA

A .303 LONG LEE ENFIELD BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 971

30 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding ladder rear sight, bolt with dust cover and safety two-cocking piece, detachable box magazine with magazine cut-off, long range dial sights, the fore-end with replacement section ahead of the barrel band, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£600 - 900

Lot 56

PARKER HALE

A .577 1853 PATTERN ENFIELD

PERCUSSION CARBINE, NO. 3006

24-inch barrel with bayonet bar and adjustable rear sight, the lock signed “Enfield 1861”, the full length stock with two barrel bands and brass furniture, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof

£100 - 200

Lot 57

MAUSER

A 7.65MM “ARGENTINE” MODEL 1891 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. B6786

29-inch barrel with folding ladder rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the three quarter length stock with hand guard and steel furniture, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£350 - 500

Lot 58

A .444 MARLIN MODEL BR550 EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 95904

23 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with raised fore sight, short raised rib with fixed sight and mounted with a Zeiss Varipoint V 1-4x24 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, the bolstered scrollback frame with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, beaver tail fore end, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 8lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

The rifle appears little used.

£3000 - 5000

Lot 59

CHAPUIS A 9.3X74R BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 16683

23 1/2-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, the short raised rib with fixed rear sight and mounted with a Pecar 1.5-4x21 telescopic sight, in quick detachable claw mounts, the frame, side plates and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 8lb. 9oz., French nitro proof

£3000 - 5000

RIZZINI

Lot 60

LAURONA

A 9.3X74R SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 227069

24-inch monobloc barrels with raised fore sight, the short raised rib with folding rear sight and provisions for a scope mount, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and leather covered recoil pad, 8lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof

£600 - 800

Lot 61

KRUPP

A GERMAN 16-BORE/.17 HMR BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, NO. 820

24 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the tubed rifle barrel, converted from the original calibre, machined rib with folding rear sight, scope bases and crossbolt extension, scrollback frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, fences with side clips, cocking studs, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, butt trap, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, worn overall, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

£300 - 500

Lot 62

ROBERT SCHADER

A GERMAN 8X57MM DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE, NO. 27234

23 1/2-inch barrels with ramp fore sight and machined rib, fixed rear sight and tapered dove tail surface to the breech, the frame with border and scroll engraving, trigger guard with loading and cocking lever, lightly pitted and partially refinished overall, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 14oz., German nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 63

A WILKINSON RETAILED .577/.450 MARTINI ACTION PRESENTATION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3841

28-inch barrel with full-length file-cut rib, with platinumlined folding leaf sights and folding ladder rear sight (bar missing), the frame and loading lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original finish, safety catch, the 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, inlaid to each side with a silver plaque bearing a family crest and engraved “Presented by Lord Northwick to W. F. Egerton”, sling eyes, the stock impressed with the Wilkinson retailer’s number 7861, 8lb. 2oz., Birmingham black powder proof, in its full length oak fitted case with Wilkinson & Son label, bullet mould, etc

£1000 - 1500

Lot 64

C. A. FISCHER & SOHN

A 9.5X47R FALLING BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, NO. 1788

32-inch octagonal barrel with adjustable ivory fore sight, the adjustable rear sight mounted on a flat top dove-tail groove, the system Bornmueller action with border engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, push-down underlever and trigger guard, double set triggers, the tang with adjustable aperture rear sight (eye-piece missing), full length cleaning rod and sling swivels, 14-inch well figured stock with cheekpiece and engraved steel butt plate, 14lb.

£700 - 900

Lot 65

A DUTCH 12-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLE

40-inch round to octagonal barrel with fixed rear sight, the plain left-handed lock with roller to frizzle rim, the left-handed full length stock with engraved brass furniture, cheekpiece and nailed velvet cheek pad, 6lb. 12oz.

£300 - 500

Lot 66

A REPRODUCTION AMERICAN PENNSYLVANIA LONG RIFLE, OF APPROXIMATELY .500 BORE

44-inch octagonal smoothbore barrel with fixed sights and impressed with the numbers 321196, gold lined breeches, the lock with engraved dragon decoration, the full length stock with brass furniture and patch box, 16-inch pull, 9lb. 15oz.

£300 - 500

Lot 67

F. A. THEUREUT

A CONTINENTAL 16-BORE PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE

37 1/2-inch octagonal multi-groove damascus barrel with plain breech, plain lock and hammer, tang mounted aperture rear sight, double set trigger, the carved full length stock with scroll back trigger guard, boar’s head carved grip, cheekpiece and crescent butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 16lb., Belgian black powder proof

£400 - 600

Lot 68

A GROUP OF EIGHT LEATHER HOLSTERS of First World War service revolver patterns; together with four associated leather ammunition pouches (12)

£200 - 300

Lot 72

AN OAK PISTOL CASE

the blue lined interior fitted probably for a gallery pistol

£150 - 250

Lot 69

AN OAK PISTOL CASE

the blue baize lined interior fitted for a revolver of approximately .45 calibre

£150 - 250

Lot 70

A MAHOGANY FITTED PISTOL CASE

the green baize lined interior fitted for a revolver of approximately .38 calibre

£150 - 250

Lot 73

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels

£300 - 500

Lot 76

AN INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER

suitable for 28-bore barrels

£150 - 250

Lot 71

JOHN BLISSETT & SON

AN OAK REVOLVER CASE

the green baize lined interior with maker’s label, fitted for a percussion revolver

£150 - 250

Lot 74

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A LEATHER FULL LENGTH RIFLE CASE

suitable for a bolt-action rifle

£300 - 500

Lot 77

CHUBB

A MULTI GAUGE INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER

suitable for 12, 16 and 20-bores, in its maker’s box

£150 - 250

Lot 78

NEWBOULT & THORP THREE HYDRAULIC DENT REMOVERS

two for 12-bore and one for 20bore, in their maker’s boxes with instruction sheets (3)

£150 - 250

Lot 75

ARMY & NAVY

A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels

£200 - 300

Lot 79

JOHN WILKES

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: two gold plated oil bottles, matching 20-bore snap caps and striker pot, together with a further named oil bottle (6)

£150 - 250

Lot 80

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS

ACCESSORIES

comprising: four pairs of snap caps, 12, 16 and 20-bore; six wad punches; a 12-bore sizing ring; and a cleaning rod (15)

£150 - 250

Lot 81

JOHN WILKES

THE HISTORIC JOHN WILKES CAST-OFF JIG

the oil-stained stand was used by Wilkes for more than a century to set the cast of the guns they built and repaired, with various attachments, three bend sticks, etc

£300 - 500

Lot 84

ZEISS

A DURALYT 2-8X42 TELESCOPIC SIGHT

£350 - 500

Lot 88

DOLLAND, LONDON

THE TELEVISTA THREE-DRAWER

STALKING TELESCOPE, NO. 9491 in its leather tube

£100 - 150

Lot 82

J. PURDEY & SONS

A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 29-inch barrels

£550 - 650

Lot 85

SCHMIDT & BENDER

A 2.5-10X TELESCOPIC SIGHT

£350 - 500

Lot 86

PERAZZI

A STRAIGHT HAND STOCK

suitable for a 20-bore MX8 sporting gun, the highly figured stock with leather covered recoil pad, approximately 15 ½-inch pull, 17-inches long, in its maker’s case

Lot 89

AITCHISON, LONDON

THE TELEVISTA THREE-DRAWER

STALKING TELESCOPE, NO. 6276 in its leather tube

£100 - 200

£500 - 700

Lot 90

A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG of rapid load pattern, for about 150 cases

£100 - 200

Lot 83

ZEISS

A DURALYT 1.2-5X36

TELESCOPIC SIGHT with illuminated reticule

£400 - 600

Lot 87

SWAROVSKI

A 1.25-4X24 HABICHT TELESCOPIC SIGHT with illuminated reticule

£350 - 500

Lot 91

A COLLECTION OF GUNMAKERS OIL CANS various patterns, including examples retailed by Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang Ltd, and William Evans; together with a Curtis & Harvey powder tin (14)

£150 - 250

Lot 92

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels, James Purdey & Sons label

£350 - 500

Lot 96

SWAROVSKI

A PAIR OF HABICHT SL 7X50 RUBBER-ARMOURED BINOCULARS in their maker’s box; together with a pair of Bushnell pocket binoculars; leather guards; and canvas gun slip

£80 - 120

Lot 93

STEPHENSON BLAKE

A WALNUT FITTED SHOOT DAY

DRINKS AND CIGAR CASE with eight shot cups and four further drinking cups, with removable stand

£300 - 500

Lot 94

JOSEPH LANG & SON

A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels; together with a canvas game bag (2)

£250 - 350

Lot 97

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A NEW LEATHER RIFLE SLING with quick detachable fittings; together with two further leather rifle slings; a cartridge carrier; and a canvas shoulder pad (5)

£150 - 250

Lot 98

SWAROVSKI

A PAIR OF 8X20 HABICHT FOLDING POCKET BINOCULARS in their nylon maker’s pouch

£200 - 300

Lot 95

ELEVEN VARIOUS TELESCOPIC SIGHTS

including: Brno ZKK-601, Pecar 4x81, Docter Optic ZF 6x42M, etc (11)

£150 - 250

Lot 99

ERIK NORDING

A CUSTOM HUNTER’S KNIFE with 3 1/2-inch blade with burr wood handle, in its leather sheath

£200 - 300

Lot 100

BUCK

A STALKING KNIFE

4 1/2-inch blade, in its nylon sheath; together with a Kershaw knife set; and two pairs of shears

£150 - 200

Lot 101

BUSHNELL

A “TROPHY” MODEL RED DOT SIGHT together with associated scope mounts; and a B-square Picatinny mount

£100 - 150

Lot 102

A GROUP OF SEVEN BAYONETS including: 1907 pattern, a German dress bayonet by ACS, a K98 bayonet; and four others (7)

£80 - 120

Lot 103

WATSON BROS. AN OAK PISTOL CASE baize lined interior, probably originally for a target pistol

£100 - 200

Lot 104

ALDIS

A TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. L273 appearing in unused condition, in a leather scope tube

£200 - 400

Lot 108

KAHLES

A H-26 VARIABLE POWER TELESCOPIC SIGHT engraved with the retailer’s name “Springers, Urben”; together with a Hensoldt telescopic sight; and an Alex Martin Barr & Stroud telescopic sight, no. 243 (3)

£200 - 300

Lot 105

ALDIS BROTHERS

A TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. 113516

the tube engraved with retailer’s name “John Rigby & Co., 43 Sackville Street, London”, graduated range drum

£200 - 300

Lot 109

HENSOLDT

A ZIELJAGDE 4X TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. 31662 together with two Ajack telescopic sights (3)

£150 - 250

Lot 106

ALDIS

A TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. L197 the range drum with graduations from 50 to 200

£200 - 300

Lot 112

THREE WELL FIGURED WALNUT GUN STOCK BLANKS (3)

£300 - 500

Lot 110

BLASER

THE STOCK FOR AN R93 BOLTACTION RIFLE, NO. J13516 the green synthetic stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull

£200 - 300

Lot 113

JAMES PURDEY & SONS

A FULL LENGTH BRASSBOUND LEATHER RIFLE CASE

suitable for a bolt-action rifle, the outside impressed with the calibre 275; together with a Pecar “Champion” 4x35 telescopic sight (2)

£150 - 250

Lot 107

ZEISS

A ZIELSECHE TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. 2626

tube refinished, original mounts cut off; together with three further telescopic sights (4)

£150 - 200

Lot 111

PELICASE

A HEAVY DUTY HARD PLASTIC AIRLINE RIFLE CASE

£150 - 250

Lot 114

J. BLANCH & SON

A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with void interior; together with a leather leg-of-mutton case; and two canvas gun slips (4)

£80 - 120

Lot 115

J. PURDEY & SONS

A SCARCE PURDEY

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, 1929

EDITION

the inside cover with charge card for gun nos. 24367 and 24713

£200 - 300

Lot 116

CHUBB

A METRIC MULTI GAUGE INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER suitable for 12, 16 and 20-bores, in its wooden box with instructions

The metric version of Chubb’s multi gauge was introduced in 1989.

£300 - 500

Lot 120

BOSS & CO.

A LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE with compartments for 28-inch barrels, label with Cork St address and remaining in a virtually unused condition

£350 - 500

Lot 117

T. F. WOOD & SON

A SCARCE BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE with five rods to cover 10-bore down to .410 bore, in its wooden case with instruction sheet, etc

It appears new and unused.

£1200 - 1800

Lot 118

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels

£200 - 300

Lot 119

A GROUP OF 10 SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS of various patterns (10)

£150 - 250

Lot 121

CHARLES BOSWELL

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels

£250 - 350

Lot 122

BOSS & CO.

A BRASSBOUND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a further leather gun case (2)

Lot 123

J. PURDEY & SONS

A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE MOTOR CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£250 - 300

Lot 124

PARKER HALE

A GROUP OF GUN CATALOGUES

covering the period 1939 to 1985, with some price lists and supplements

£50 - 80

Lot 125

GUNS REVIEW

A COMPLETE RUN OF THE CLASSIC SHOOTING PUBLICATION covering the period 1960 to 1997

Guns Review was the premier British firearms publication during the years 1960 to 1997. The publication was abruptly halted when the title passed to Michael Heseltine’s Haymarket publishing company in wake the of the Dunblane tragedy.

£50 - 80

£200 - 300

Lot 126

A COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION OF HOME GUARD AND OTHERS SMALL ARMS TRAINING BOOKLETS AND MANUALS including most British and American firearms of the Second World War

£50 - 80

Lot 127

A GROUP OF FIVE TERRITORIAL RIFLE SHOOTING PRIZE SPOONS

the hallmarked silver spoons taking the form of a pair of crossed Long Lee Enfield rifles depicting Bisley scenes, in their glazed case

£50 - 80

Lot 128

SHOOTING TO LIVE BY W.E. FAIRBAIRN AND E.A. SYKES,

scarce first edition, Edinburgh & London 1942, with unclipped dust jacket, together with further classic pistol shooting titles including “Automatic Pistol Shooting” by Walter Winans, “How to Shoot a Revolver” by J.B. Noel etc

£50 - 80

Lot 129

A SCARCE .22 PARKER HISCOX MAGAZINE, NO. G55

the converted .303 magazine suitable for a Lee Enfield .22 conversion

£1000 - 1500

Lot 130

G. E. LEWIS

A PUMP-UP MUZZLE LOADING AIR CANE

18-inch smoothbore barrel of approximately 54-bore, with screw-in rifled liner of approximately .30 calibre, threaded muzzle cover, the black enamelled body with horn knob, in its case with pump, cocking key, mould, wad punch, etc

£400 - 600

Lot 131

A BREECH LOADING AIR CANE OF APPROXIMATELY 100-BORE CALIBRE

18-inch rifled barrel with loading tap and fixed rear sight, the body retaining much of its black enamelled finish, button trigger and horn knob

£250 - 350

Lot 132

A MUZZLE-LOADING AIR CANE OF APPROXIMATELY .400 BORE

18 1/2-inch smooth bore barrel with removable rifled liner of approximately .300 calibre, the body with button trigger and retaining some of its black enamelled finish, horn handle

£200 - 400

Lot 133

TWO PUMPS SUITABLE FOR AIR CANES

of similar pattern with brass fittings

£80 - 1220

Lot 134

INGLIS

A DEACTIVATED .303 MK II BREN GUN, NO. 7T100

24-inch barrel with carrying handle and folding bipod, the receiver dated 1943, magazine missing, current specification with moving cocking handle and EU certificate

£400 - 600

Lot 135

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .177 “SENIOR” MODEL PRE-WAR AIR PISTOL, S9708

6 1/2-inch barrel with stirrup catch, the frame with impressed patent dates and retaining much original finish, chequered composition grips; together with a Feinwerkbau .177 model 65 target air pistol; and a Walther CP88 CO2 pistol, no. A7198366 (3)

£200 - 400

Lot 136

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .22 “PREMIER” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 617

6 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with stirrup catch, chequered composition grips; together with a .177 “Junior” model air pistol, no. 291; and an Umarex Beretta CO2 air pistol, no. H082581639 (3)

£100 - 200

Lot 137

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A .22 “PREMIER” MK II AIR PISTOL, NO. 961

6 1/2-inch barrel with stirrup catch and adjustable rear sight, chequered composition grips and retaining much original finish overall

£50 - 80

Lot 138

WEIRAUCH

A .22 HW80K BREAK-BARREL AIR RIFLE, NO. 1161912

16-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Simmons Whitetail telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 10lb.; together with a similar .22 air rifle, no. 925983 (2)

£150 - 250

Lot 139

BLASER

A .375 H&H MAGNUM BARREL FOR A MODEL R93 RIFLE, NO. 9/145965

25-inch ported muzzle, ramp fore sight and raised rear sight

£200 - 400

Lot 140

BLASER

A .308 BARREL FOR AN R93 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 9/70379

20 1/2-inch fluted barrel threaded for a sound moderator

£200 - 400

Lot 141

EIGHT VARIOUS SOUND MODERATORS

calibres including .22-250, .22 Hornet, .25 and .22 rimfire; together with a quantity of .22 rifle magazines, etc

£80 - 120

Lot 142

RUDOLF HOFFMAN

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16-BORE/7X57R BOXLOCK DRILLING, NO. 2380

the scroll back frame and top lever engraved with scenes of deer and woodland creatures surrounded by bold scrollwork, fences with side clips, side safety and set front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate with engraved trap

£200 - 400

Lot 143

JOSEPH MANTON

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1631, CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK

the frame, non-rebounding locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate

The serial number dates the gun to 1801 and it was altered by Joseph Harkom & Son. The conversion appears never to have been completed as the gun was not re-submitted for proof.

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 144

BOSS & CO.

A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8921/2

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top lever s with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1953. They have remained in one family from new.

✪ £14000 - 18000

Lot 145

A. A. BROWN & SONS

A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE “SUPREME DELUXE” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 79739/40

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, the slightly rounded frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining much of their original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/8-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case with canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1983 as a pair of lightweight guns with bright silver finish.

✪ £6000 - 9000

JOSEPH LANG & SON

A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15596/17123

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case

The guns were built for Gilbert William Lloyd Darwin, a descendant of Charles Darwin. The guns have been extensively refurbished and have remained virtually unused since.

✪ £5000 - 7000

Lot 147

J. PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18084/5 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 and the replacement barrels for the No.2 gun were fitted in 1975.

✪ £12000 - 14000

J. PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23567/8

28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 5/8-inch highly figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928 for Mr A. Houston.

✪ £12000 - 15000

Lot 149

BOSS & CO.

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5945/6

29-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels by John Dickson & Son, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1911 and that the replacement barrels were fitted by John Dickson & Son in 1995.

✪ £8000 - 12000

Lot 150

GEORGE GIBBS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. C558/9

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings and 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, sunken game ribs, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, ribbed triggers, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, sling eyes, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 151

E. J. CHURCHILL

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “FIELD” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3448/9

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks with semi pistol grips and 1-inch ebonite extension, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, No.1 gun right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their modern leather motor case with matching cartridge magazine

✪ £2500 - 4000

Lot 152

J. PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17423/4 29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun bores lightly marked, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1902 for Sir Francis Evans.

✪ £8000 - 12000

BOSS & CO.

A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR

GUNS, NOS. 7835/6

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930 for E. Langton Iliffe, the 2nd Baron Iliffe.

Edward Langton Iliffe 1908-1996

He was best known for his restoration of Basildon Park and its later donation to the National Trust. After serving in RAF Intelligence during World War 2, he returned to the family owning controlling interests in many Birmingham and Coventry newpapers, as well as a share in The Daily Telegraph. He succeeded to his title in 1960.

✪ £14000 - 18000

J. PURDEY & SONS

A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29279-1 AND 29279-2

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top lever s with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining almost all of their original hardening colour, rounded action bars, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1991 and 2010 respectively, the No.2 gun being built to make a pair with the first. The guns conform to their original specification and the No.2 gun appears to be virtually unused.

✪ £50000 - 60000

Lot 155

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16507/8 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, 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 surrounding rose bouquets, the maker’s name signed within a panel, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 3/4-inch extension, No.2 gun right bottom horn repaired, stocks worn, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1963.

✪ £5000 - 7000

CHARLES HELLIS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “FEATHERWEIGHT” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3828/9

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 7/8 choke borings, (No.1 gun with replacement barrels by the maker), the additional interchangeable barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving around feather motifs and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s individual lighweight leather cases

The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1937 and that the replacement barrels for the No.1 gun were fitted at a later date.

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 157

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “MARKOR” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 80019/20

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/4, improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, No.1 a replacement, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores marked

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 158

FRANC SODIA

A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33368/9

28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, and improved cylinder borings respectively, crossbolt extensions, machined ribs, the scrollback frames and top levers engraved with scenes of dogs and game within woodland scenes and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, the trigger guards inlaid with the initials ‘HW’, 6lb 4oz., nitro proof

The proof marks indicate that the guns were built in 1947, likely for sale to serving British Army personnel.

✪ £600 - 900

E. J. CHURCHILL

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “CROWN” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6207/8

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with gold foliate scrollwork, 15-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight VC gun case

✪ £4000 - 6000

160

A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE PEDRETTI-ENGRAVED “MONACO” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. A101/A102

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and left-handed top levers finely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork against a stippled ground, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling ribbon, the engraver’s name signed on the trigger plate, “G. S. Pedretti”, gold lined cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case with maker’s cer tificates, etc, together with matching cartridge magazine

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 2010 and were engraved by Mr Pedretti. The guns are a true left handed pair of guns, with left handed top levers and the single triggers firing the left barrel first. The guns have been relatively little used.

✪ £20000 - 30000

Lot 161

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 141146

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 162

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57208

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch horn extension, cast on for the left shoulder, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof, leather case

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 163

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12026

28-inch 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 bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 164

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29578

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, left bore slightly marked

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1915. ✪ £1400 - 1600

Lot 165

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 45370

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, canvas case with reproduction label

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 166

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6783

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891 as No.2 gun of a pair.

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 167

ARTHUR TURNER

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5479

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed in gold, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock, slight crack at the hand, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 168

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 12-BORE PATENT ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8412

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and replacement rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 169

STEPHEN GRANT & SONS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7343

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 170

W. C. CARSWELL LTD.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, carved fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 171

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25113

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, top lever spring weak, bores rivelled, leather legof-mutton case

✪ £1500 - 2000

Lot 172

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35298

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 173

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13961

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2

choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1930 and it appears relatively little used.

✪ £2500 - 3500

Lot 174

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27748

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the action base signed “Royal Hammerless Ejector”, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores slightly marked and dented, top rib loose, in its maker’s leather double case; together with a Belgian single barrel .410 gun, no. 5167 (2)

The maker confirms that the gun was built in circa 1915 as the No.1 gun of a pair.

✪ £2400 - 2800

Lot 175

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A FINE 12-BORE (3-INCH) SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14750

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the fences carved with scrolling foliage, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1947 and that it appears very little used.

✪ £3500 - 5000

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUNN, NO. 25006

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1935 as a lightweight hammerless ejector game gun and has remained in the same family from new.

✪ £6000 - 9000

Lot 177

VICKERS LTD

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1449

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, green painted leather case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 178

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59685

28-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch well matched extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, lightweight canvas case with John Wilkes label

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 179

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE ‘D’ QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20254

28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever sparsely engraved with scrolling foliage, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, left bore pitted and dented, re-jointing recommended, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1911 and that the barrel length is original, the gun being restocked by the makers in 1964.

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 180

MERKEL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 412160

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 7lb. 3oz., German nitro proof

The gun was built in 1991 and remains little used.

✪ £700 -

Lot 181

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11570

28-inch replacement barrels by B. E. Chaplin (Gunmakers) Ltd, Winchester, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with fleurs-de-lys, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, canvas Brady case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1884. It was subsequently converted to ejector and the replacement barrels were fitted in 1973.

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 182

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25434

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cleaned bright overall, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its earlier maker’s oak and leather case, the lid impressed with the name ‘W. E. P. Bustard’

The maker confirms that the gun was built as a No.1 gun in 1937 with 28-inch barrels and a 15 1/2-inch stock. A letter from the maker to this effect dated 1975 is included with the gun.

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 183

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 562774

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 184

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 500450

26-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 almost all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its pig skin covered case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 185

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 554426

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its Brady canvas case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 186

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE “HUNTIC” MODEL ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57798

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 187

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Lot 188

STEPHEN GRANT & SON

A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7252

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, bar locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness slightly below the recommended minimum, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £2400 - 2800 188 189

✪ £2500 - 3500

Lot 189

JAMES WOODWARD & SONS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5549

29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, arcaded fences, raised cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1901 for Col C. Martyn as the No.2 gun of a pair with straight hand stocks and no clips.

Lot 190

J. WOODWARD & SONS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5465

29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, arcaded fences, raised gold lined cocking indicator, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, right ejector at fault

The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1900 for Col Hon. Garthorne Hardy as the No.2 gun of a pair.

✪ £5000 - 7000

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A FINE 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23856

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1905 and it retains much of its original finish.

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 192

HENRY ATKIN

A 12-BORE “THE RALEIGH” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2100

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 193

WATSON BROS.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4565

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 194

ALEX MARTIN

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18

26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke boring, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 195

CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD

A 12-BORE CROSSOVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5283

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, side plates and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, cast on for the left shoulder and right master eye, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, vinyl covered case with I. M. Crudgington label

✪ £700 - 1000

Lot 196

WALLIS BROS. & SKEMPTON LTD

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8063

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 197

WILLIAM CASHMORE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9636

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 198

J. & W. TOLLEY

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88301

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch horn extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 199

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. T11376

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 200

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. T11711, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut rib, the additional interchangeable 26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and leather-covered recoil pad, beaver tail foreend, 7lb. 4oz. (with 28-inch barrels), nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 201

JAMES KIRK

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 488

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 202

PARKER HALE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29318

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, 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, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 203

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE “AVANT TOUT” MODEL

BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25513

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the polished frame with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, top lever spring weak, in its leather leg-of-mutton case; together with a Harrington & Richardson 10-bore single barrel gun, no. AT200581 (2)

£80 -

Lot 204

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13985

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scalloped frame and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of oriignal hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 205

FERLIB

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32938

27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, trigger plate signed by the engraver ‘A. Poli’, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness marginal

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 206

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR CROSSOVER GUN, NO. 131668

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock cast off for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, top lever spring weak

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 207

E. J. CHURCHILL

A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7287

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, machined Churchill rib and top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 208

K. D. RADCLIFFE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5747

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, leather case with Gallyon & Son label

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 209

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 143737

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the rib engraved with the retailer’s name “S. R. Jeffery & Son Ltd, Guildford”, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the trigger guard engraved with the retailer’s number 9943, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its Brady canvas case with retailer’s card, original hang tag, oil tin, etc

The gun appears virtually unused.

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 210

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 143772

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rib engraved with the retailer’s name “S. R. Jeffery & Son Ltd, Guildford”, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the trigger guard engraved with the retailer’s number 9945, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its Brady canvas case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 211

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 144465

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 5/8-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, canvas case

The gun was built in 1975.

✪ £500 - 700

212

C. HELLIS & SONS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2714

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, leather case with Charles Hellis & Sons label

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 213

HILL & SON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 47039

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, modern canvas case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 214

WILLIAM EVANS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12303

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, without chequering, including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in its leather Brady case with Gallyon & Sons label

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 215

J. BRADDELL & SON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7242

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, right bore pitted, in its maker’s canvas case, including a copy of the maker’s ledger page

Lot 216

THOMAS BLAND & SON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18515

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1952.

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 217 AYA

A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 528767

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining almost all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 218 AYA

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 166597

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 219

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 132052

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, engraved “Specially Made for W.J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd, 13, Bruton St, London W1”, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 220

E. J CHURCHILL

A 12-BORE “REGAL” EASY-OPENING MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5966, A TWO BARREL SET

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the additional interchangeable 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with C. B. Vaughan label

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 221

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16626

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining a faint trace of hardening colour, 14 14/-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, left bore slightly marked, re-jointing recommended, leather case

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 222

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15864

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the scallop backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 223

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 138537 (7310)

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, engraved with the retailer’s name “S. R. Jeffery & Son Ltd, Guildford”, the frame and locks with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 224

C. G. BONEHILL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4726

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, chequered side panels and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 225

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8357

28-inch sleeeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the plain scrollback frame and patent top lever cleaned bright, the maker’s name signed in gold, the hand detachable base plate revealing the hand detachable locks, selective single trigger, the highly figured 13 1/2-inch stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather Brady case

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 226

ARTHUR HILL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3784

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game birds in flight, arcaded fences, retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked, in its oak and leather case with label stating “The Property of Sir C. GranvilleGibson, MP, Oakwood Hall, Roundhay, Leeds”

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 227

W. W. GREENER

A 12-BORE D1 GRADE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50449

38-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, side safety, 15-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 228

A SCARCE 12-BORE LEFT-HANDED “VIXEN” MODEL SELF-LOADING

GUN, NO. SP010

25-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, proofed for steel, about 1/2 choke boring, file-cut rib, unrestricted magazine capacity, the left-handed Benelli system receiver profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork, the left side engraved with a fox, the right hand side with a semi nude female and signed by the engraver “D. M. Tezzi”, the top cover outlined with gold, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted leather case

£4000 - 6000

Lot 229

BENELLI

A 12-BORE “FEDERICO” MODEL LIMITED EDITION SELF-LOADING

GUN, NO. F109683

28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, with interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, restricted magazine capacity, the receiver with scroll engraving and inlaid with gold details, numbered 1450/2000, the base signed by the engraver “J. Bonomi”, retaining all of its blued and brushed bright finish, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case with spare chokes, etc

The gun appears virtually unused.

✪ £600 - 900

PIOTTI

Lot 230

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. C6284

26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and patent top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1885.

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 231

W. W. GREENER

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20246

28 1/4-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the Anson & Deeley patent action, top lever and side safety with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and steel butt plate, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, bores lightly marked, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 232

GEORGE GIBBS

A SCARCE 8-BORE GIBBS & PITT PATENT

LEVER COCKING GUN, NO. E126

33-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about extra full choke borings, the rounded frame and push-forward underlever with border engraving, the top surface engraved “Gibbs & Pitt Patent No. 180, Bristol”, bolted side safety, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 10lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked £1400 - 1800

Lot 233

WATSON & HANCOCK

A 10-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3951

32-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, doll’s head extension, the later extra 30-inch 12-bore steel barrels with 3-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke boring, the frame, backlocks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 8lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case; together with a box of 25 Alan Myers 10-bore cartridges

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 234

J. O’BRIEN

AN 8-BORE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER

36-inch damascus barrels, the rib with later folding leaf sight, lined breeches platinum plugs, the hammers and locks with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, 16-inch figured stock with steel furniture, 12lb. 12oz., black powder proof, cleaned and refinished overall

£500 - 700

Lot 235

PERRINS & SON

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3082

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and patent top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, well re-finished overall, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., black powder re-proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 236

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 12-BORE “COLINDIAN” TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5929

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, stippled short raised rib with folding leaf sights and doll’s head extension, the barrels engraved “The Colindian Rifled Gun for Shot or Ball, Non-fouling Smooth Oval Bore Rifling”, (rifling now removed), the rounded frame, rebounding back lock and hammer retaining much renewed hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 7lb. 9oz.. nitro re-proof

The makers confirm that the gun was ordered in 1888 by Captain G. L. Halford.

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 237

THOMAS NORFOLK

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 9417

29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, the trigger plate engraved “Re-engraved P. Duffill, 2012”, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, cast for central vision, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 238

J. A. SCOTCHER

A 14-BORE SINGLE BARREL PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1982

29-inch round to octagonal barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the frame, nonrebounding bar lock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, tang safety, 14-inch figured stock with engraved and numbered steel butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., black powder proof, bore marked

The gun appears to be a conversion from a muzzle loader.

£200 - 400

Lot 239

H. HOLLAND

A 12-BORE UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2184

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, nonrebounding back locks, hammers and push-forward underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 240

BOSS & CO.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3237

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, broken and crudely repaired at the hand, chequered steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores badly pitted, worn overall

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 241

JOHN MANTON, SON & CO.

A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 11705, CONVERTED FROM PERCUSSION 29 1/4-inch damascus twist round to octagonal barrel, with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the frame, non-rebounding bar lock, hammer and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 5lb. 8oz., black powder proof

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£300 - 500

Lot 242

CHARLES MALEHAM

A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 102, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE

26-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface, 2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, rear sight missing, the plain frame, central hammer and side lever retaining much hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 3lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro reproof

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 243

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 26804

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the plain frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores marked

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 244

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 13-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, NO. 13682

30-inch damascus barrels, the breeches with platinum plugs, the non-rebounding backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving, full length ramrod, the half length well figured stock with steel furniture, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb., black powder proof

£400 - 600

Lot 245

OSBORNE & JACKSON

A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

31-inch round to octagonal damascus barrel with gold lined breech, the hammer and lock with scroll engraving, full length ramrod, the half length well figured stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof, worn overall

£150 - 250

Lot 246

A. HIRKFANG

A 16-BORE/.410 CONVERTED HAMMER DRILLING, NO. 41405-1226

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the sleeved .410 bottom barrel with 3-inch chamber, machined rib with folding leaf sight, scope bases and doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and pushforward underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and crudely fitted rubber recoil pad, butt trap, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, worn overall

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 247

AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER

34-inch damascus barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the plain frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever retaining some renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 8lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof

£500 - 800

Lot 248

E. DUMOULIN & CIE

A BELGIAN 28-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 4lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 249

MIDLAND GUN CO.

A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 70852

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1 1/4inch extension, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 250

CHARLES HELLIS & SONS

A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3014

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £1600 - 1800

Lot 251

& CO.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2946

29 1/2-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 fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £2000 - 3000

BOSS

Lot 252

ALEX HENRY

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4434

27-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib engraved “Makers to Their Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh”, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb., black powder proof, bores lightly marked and pitted, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

The maker’s records confirm that the gun was built in 1878.

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 253

T. HORSLEY & SON

A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3272, PROBABLY CONVERTED FROM A DOUBLE BARREL ROOK RIFLE

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and chequered steel butt plate, 5lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 254

J. BLANCH & SON

A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5128

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non rebounding backlocks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 255

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A 12-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 7344

28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent lift-up thumb lever with border engraving, the patent strikers marked “Loaded” in gold, 14-inch well figured stock with chequered heel plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with Manton & Co label

The gun incorporates the Powell patent lever of 1864 and strikers of 1869 and was built circa 1881.

£600 -

Lot 256

D. EGG

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER, POSSIBLY CONVERTED FROM A MUZZLE

LOADING GUN

30 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rib signed “D. Egg, Piccadilly, London”, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the lock plates signed ‘D. Egg’, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, the fore-end wood indistinctly numbered 22649, 6lb. 12oz., contemporary Birmingham black powder proof, mahogany case

Durs Egg (1745-1831) was a celebrated Swiss-born British gunmaker, however his firm ceased trading in 1822 and while it is possible that this gun incorporates elements of an earlier piece by this maker, it is also equally possible that it is spuriously named.

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 257

PARKER HALE

A .577 SMOOTHBORE 1853 PATTERN PERCUSSION MUSKET, NO. S1179

33-inch smoothbore barrel with bayonet bar and adjustable rear sight, the lock signed “Enfield 1858”, the full length stock with two barrel bands and brass furniture, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., black powder proof

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 258

JOSEPH HARKOM & SON

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1815

29-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores slightly marked, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £2500 - 3000

Lot 259

E. M. REILLY & CO.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 24339

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 260

W. J. JEFFERY & CO.

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5455 (645)

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, machined rib with doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, horn tip from fore-end missing, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 261

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 006234

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and improved cylinder borings, top extension, the frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including chequered steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1889 as a ‘Colonial’ model with 28-inch barrels for G. L. Davis. The gun has been extensively refurbished and embellished with further engraving.

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 262

W. MORTON

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3017

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, modern canvas case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 263

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 7932

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

G. H. DAW

A SCARCE 16-BORE DAW’S PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 745

28-inch replacement damascus barrels by William Powell & Son, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and push forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 13oz., bores severely pitted, proof exemption certificate

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 265

GEORGE JEFFRIES

A RARE 12-BORE JEFFRIES’ PATENT SIDEMOTION SIDE-OPENING BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER, NO. 201

28-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the breeches with drilled vent holes, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with horn butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., bores rivelled and dented, proof exemption certificate

The gun is built using Jeffries’ patent no. 3300 of 1862 and offers an elegant solution to the idea of a sideopening breech. It was the most successful of the side-opening designs and claimed to be “..the only sporting breech loader invented in Great Britain”.

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 266

JOHN WILKES

A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4899

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, leather case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 267

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16690

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, pegged at the head, 5lb. 14oz., recent nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 800

J. PURDEY & SONS

A FINE 16-BORE FRENETTE-ENGRAVED SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29297, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the additional interchangeable superior proofed (1200 bar) bar rels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving around game scenes, the r ight lock with duck in flight, the left lock with pheasant among a woodland landscape, the action base with a retriever, fences with side clips, retaining vir tually all of its bright and colour hardened original finish, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, “P. M. Frenette”, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard engr aved with the initials ‘KJ’, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with tools, etc , canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1992 and that the additional superior proof barrels were fitted in 2002. The gun appear s little used.

✪ £20000 - 30000

Lot 269

JOH. FANZOI

A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2115D13.46

26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, crossbolt extension, machined rib, the scrollback frame and top lever engraved with game birds within woodland scenes and retaining much original hardening colour, clipped fences, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 14oz., Austrian nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 270

W. R. LEESON

A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2053

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, canvas Brady case

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 271

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18080

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, trigger guard bow repaired, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 272

AYA

A 20-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16-03-754-00

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame with hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb., Spanish nitro proof

The gun appears little used.

✪ £800 - 1200

BOSS & CO.

A PAIR OF 16-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR CROSSOVER GUNS, NOS. 4897/8

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.1 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 3/8 and improved cylinder borings respectively, the square back frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, patent single triggers, 14 1/2-inch well figured crossover stocks including 2-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1902 and that the replacement barrels were fitted to the No.1 gun in 1974.

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 274

SOMERTON GUNS

A 20-BORE “SILVERPOINT” SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 77293

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 15inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 275

MCRIRICK & SONS

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 917

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 276

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18209

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case, bores marked

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 277

GARBI

A 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14076

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof, canvas case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 278

LINCOLN JEFFRIES

A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3591

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 4lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 279

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18067

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a panel, arcaded fences, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 4lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores lightly marked, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £1400 - 1800

A 16-BORE PASOTTI-ENGRAVED SIDELOCK

EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 295 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, narrow file-cut solid rib, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with highly detailed scenes of game against landscapes, surrounded by fine foliate scrollwork, the trigger plate signed “Pasotti 2001”, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover ✪ £14000 - 18000

A PAIR OF 12-BORE MK60 GD5 HIGH PHEASANT SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS.

73616ZW/73617ZW

32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with bold foliate scrollwork, selective single triggers, 15-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grip and maker’s butt plates, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather double case with warranty cards, etc

The guns appear new and unused.

✪ £3500 - 5000

Lot 282

P. BERETTA

A 28-BORE 687 EELL “DIAMOND PIGEON” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. U47422B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by foliate scrolls, selective single trigger, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

✪ £2400 - 2800

Lot 283

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 912K SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. OU0202

30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, proofed for steel, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 284

“BROWNING”

A 20-BORE “MEDALLIST” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 53699

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 285

BROWNING

A 12-BORE GTI SPORTER ULTRA SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 54192NW

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the plain frame and top lever with gold border and maker’s trade mark, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood with repaired crack

✪ £400 - 600

A FINE ITALIAN 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. E686

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the trigger plate signed by the engraver “C. Tomasoni”, lined cocking indicators, the action base signed in gold “Ivo Fabbri, Brescia”, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock with straight hand, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case

The proof marks indicate that the gun was built in 1987.

✪ £20000 - 30000

Lot 287

REMINGTON

A 12-BORE MODEL 3200 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. OU8543

25 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with impressed decoration, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 8lb., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 288

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 8500 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. K544658E 38-inch ported barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, raised machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border decoration, matted top surface, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, recoil pad missing, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 289

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. P45554B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrolling foliage, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with instructions, etc

The gun appears little used.

✪ £2400 - 2800

Lot 290

G. GAMBA

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56469

29 1/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, Kersten bolt extension, machined ventilated rib, the frame, hand detachable trigger block and top lever with scroll engraving, nonautomatic safety catch, single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, adjustable comb and rubber recoil pad, cast on for the left shoulder, 7lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, plastic case with spare chokes

✪ £750 - 950

Lot 291

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE SO3 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. C05753B

29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, crossbolt extension, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 15 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 292

JOHN MCNAB

A PAIR OF ITALIAN 20-BORE “HIGHLANDER” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 44012/3

29 1/4-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, solid machined ribs, the frames, side plates and top levers with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, selective single triggers, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s case

The guns were built in 2002 and appear little used.

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 293

BROWNING

A 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 95944

32-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its blacked finish, selective single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 294

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE BL-4 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. P55146

30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof, together with a pair of interchangeable 12-bore Beretta Ultralight monobloc 28-inch barrels, threaded for interchangeable choke tubes (2)

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 295

MIROKU

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 343924

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 296

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 101XTR LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. K426309

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration around game birds in flight, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 297

P.

BERETTA

A 12-BORE SO4 SPORTING MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK

EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. C06824B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, fixed Teague chokes, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, retaining virtually all of its original bright finish, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1981 and it appears relatively little used.

✪ £2800 - 3500

Lot 298

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE SO9 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AAA018B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed by the engraver “G. Sabatti”, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted lightweight leather case

✪ £18000 - 24000

Lot 299

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 26681, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the interchangeable 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, solid file-cut ribs, the frame, lock and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single trigger, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1958 for Abercrombie & Fitch as a single trigger gun with a pistol grip stock and notes that the extra barrels had been fitted by 1974 but is unclear of the exact date.

✪ £25000 - 35000

A 12-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 5488, A TWO BARREL SET 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the interchangeable 27 1/2-inch skeet barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, true cylinder borings and ported muzzles, machined ventilated ribs, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scrolling foliage around detailed scenes of dogs and game in landscapes, the trigger plate signed by the engraver “Galeazzi”, single trigger, nonautomatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, slightly raised comb and ribbed heel plate, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, Beretta plastic case

The makers confirm the gun was built in 1969.

✪ £10000 - 15000

A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 9737, A TWO BARREL SET

31 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke boring, the interchangeable 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, solid file-cut ribs, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with fine scenes of dogs and game surrounded by gold highlighted scrolling floral motifs, trigger plate signed by the engraver ‘G. Zacchi’, single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with maker’s certificate, etc

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 2002 and it appears very little used.

✪ £25000 - 35000

A PAIR OF 12-BORE 687 EELL “CLASSIC” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. R12785S AND R12786S

28-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 scenes of duck and game surrounded by foliate scrollwork, the maker’s name signed within a banner, selective single triggers, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, including 3/4-inch ribbed ebonite heel plates, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather motor case with canvas outer cover

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 303

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 6500 SPORTER SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJCTOR GUN, NO. K54296E

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, polished frame with matted top surface, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 16-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 1 3/4-inch extended recoil pad, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 304

BERETTA

A 12-BORE 686 SPECIAL SKEET MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. F32240B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, skeet borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and ebonite heel plate, 7lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 305

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE MODEL 687 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. E61367B

29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed ebonite butt plate, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood cracked and repaired

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 306

RUGER

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 410-38600

26-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the bolstered frame and top lever with brushed bright finish, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 307

BERETTA

A 12-BORE MODEL S56E OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 70866

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 308

LINCOLN

AN ITALIAN .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 74170

26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll and game scene decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 309

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE MODEL 686E SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. R38039S

24 1/4-inch shortened barrels with 3-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with stylised decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 5oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 310

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE B125 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 252PV22429

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border engraving around scenes of duck and game, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof, spare chokes including a set of extended Teague chokes

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 311

ARMI SALVINELLI

A 12-BORE ‘MONZA’ SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. Y918

27 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, proofed for steel, interchangeable Teague choke tubes, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, the trigger guard signed by the engraver, selective single trigger, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof for steel shot, in its maker’s case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 312

MERKEL

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 150208, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined solid rib, Kersten bolt extension, the 26-inch interchangeable ribless barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the scroll back frame and top lever with scroll engraving around carved woodland scenes of game, cocking studs, selective single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 313

BLASER

A 12-BORE F3 MODEL OVER AND UNDER TRY GUN, NO. J10422

30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangable Briley choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, plain frame and top lever, selective single trigger, the vari stock with multiple adjustments for length, cast, bend, etc, 9lb. 3oz., German nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted case with spare chokes, grip panels, butt plates, etc; together with an interchangeable lefthanded stock with adjustable comb

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 314

NIIKKO

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. K340518

27-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with gold scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with maker’s butt plate, 7lb., nitro proof, in its brassbound leather case

£300 -

SYMES & WRIGHT

A FINE 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. OU00

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted solid rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved and carved with oak leaves and acorns, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, the action base with a squirrel amongst oak leaves, retaining all of its original burnished and lacquered finish, the trigger plates signed by the engraver “M. K. Smith, 95”, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., superior nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with maker’s accessories

The gun was completed in 1995 and appears almost unused and retains almost all of its original finish. The vendor states that the gun was to have been Pete Symes’ personal gun and although started first, it was put to one side when subsequent customer orders were received. It was only completed when ordered by the current owner with the request that the maker build him a 20-bore over and under gun in the shortest possible time.

✪ £20000 - 30000

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(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.

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

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

DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES

(a) The Seller warrants to GG and the Buyer that:(i) the Seller is the owner of the Property or is properly authorised to sell it;

(ii) the Seller shall transfer possession and good title in the Property to the Buyer, free from any third party claims;

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

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

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

2. SALE PREPARATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

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

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

(c) If the Property is withdrawn for any of reasons 3(b)(ii), or (iii) the Seller shall pay the Withdrawal Fee, as per Condition 3(a). If withdrawn for any other reason, the Property shall be returned to the Seller at the Seller’s expense.

4. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

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

(b) Without prejudice to Condition 4(a), any claim against GG shall be limited to the Net Sale Proceeds for the relevant Property. GG shall not in any circumstances be liable for any indirect or consequential losses.

(c) GG’s liability to the Seller in respect of death or personal injury caused by GG’s negligent acts or omissions shall not be excluded or limited.

5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

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

(i) risk passes to the Buyer; or

(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or

(iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by GG, if not consigned for sale.

(b) GG shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold; (ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or (iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or GG’s reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates).

(c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of GG, the maximum amount of GG’s liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses.

(d) GG will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination.

6. POST AUCTION SALES

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

7. PAYMENT OF NET SALE PROCEEDS

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

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

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

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

(i) be reconsigned for sale; or

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

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

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

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

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

9. RESCISSION OF SALES

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

10. DATA PROTECTION

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

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

11. MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

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 debit cards, however for credit cards we are unable to accept payments over £500 due to the bank charges involved.

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

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 27 NOVEMBER 2024

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.

NAME (BLOCK LETTERS)

ADDRESS (BLOCK LETTERS)

DATE:

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.

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.

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 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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