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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL 29 August 2016
Gavin Gardiner Limited ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Auctioneers of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories
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AUCTION ENQUIRIES AUCTION ENQUIRIES AND INFORMATION Tel: +44 (0) 1798 875300 Fax: +44 (0) 1798 875300
ENQUIRIES ON SCOTTISH EXHIBITION AND SALE DAYS Tel: +44 (0) 1764 694 264 Fax: +44 (0) 1764 694 286 gavin@gavingardiner.com Mobile: +44 (0)7831 645551
SPECIALIST
Gavin Gardiner gavin@gavingardiner.com Mobile: +44 (0)7831 645551
SALE ADMINISTRATOR Alexis Newson-Smith alexis@gavingardiner.com
CONSULTANT
Gordon Gardiner gordon@gavingardiner.com
SHIPPING
PDQ Freight Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1784 243695 Fax: +44 (0)1784 242237 guns@pdq.uk.com
Please see Impor tant Notice to Buyers for fur ther information.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Mill Lane, Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA
CATALOGUE
£15 at the gallery £17 by mail £20 overseas
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This auction is conducted by Gavin Gardiner Limited in accordance with our Conditions of Business printed in this catalogue.
All questions and comments relating to this sale or its contents should be addressed to Gavin Gardiner Limited and not to Sotheby’s. Gavin Gardiner Limited is registered in England & Wales No. 5703551, VAT No. 884 3135 12
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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL PUBLIC EXHIBITION
AUCTION
Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Mill Lane, Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA
Monday 29 August 2016 at 5pm
Wednesday 17 - Friday 19 August 2016 By appointment only Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF
Saturday 27 August 2016 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 28 August 2016 10 am to 5 pm
Monday 29 August 2016 10 am to 2 pm
Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF
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IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR BUYERS Sporting Guns, Rifles and Ammunition will not be released without the appropriate Firearm or Shotgun certificate. Overseas certificates are not valid in the U.K. Firearms will be released by appointment only. The buyer of any firearm must hold the appropriate Certificate (or ther valid authority) to acquire the firearm.
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 FIREARMS ACT 1968
Lots marked with a will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Firearms Certificate or R.F.D. Permit. Lots marked with a ✪ will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Shotgun Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.
Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997
Lots marked with a will not be delivered without the Authority of the Secretary of State under Section 5 to purchase or acquire prohibited weapons to which section 5(1)(aba) of the act applies.
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.
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.
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.
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS
Firearms under 100 years of age, in addition to any other Export Licence requirements, need a DTI strategic licence in order to leave the U.K. Gavin Gardiner Limited will upon request, arrange through his nominated shipper and the appropriate Government agencies for the relevant Export Licence application. Shipping Instructions should include the nature of the consignees business, and the ultimate intended use for each firearm. In most cases an Import Licence or General Undertaking will be required before an Export Licence is granted. Gavin Gardiner Limited recommend that any queries concerning the shipment and Export of Firearms be addressed to our firearms shipping agent, P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. Unit 4 Courtyard 1 Challenge Road Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1AX Tel: 01784 243695 Fax: 01784 242237
To enable PDQ to apply for the Export Licence after the sale, they will require: 1 Import consent from the country of destination. 2 Intended use and purchaser’s business. 3 Non EEC buyers will be required to supply an End User General Undertaking.
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ARTICLE 11(4) OF DIRECTIVE 91/477/E.E.C.
European buyers are reminded of the regulations concerning the transfer of Firearms within the E.E.C. Overseas certificates are not valid in the U.K..
Prior Import Consent is required from the consignee (obtained from the issuing authorities in that member state) before a U.K. Export Licence will be granted. Trade Buyers within the E.E.C. are reminded that Gavin Gardiner Limited hold an open Dealer to Dealer licence, the Import consent requirements remain the same.
SYMBOLS
For lots marked with a †, ‡ or Ω please refer to the Important Information for Bidders and Buyers on p118.
COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY
Lots will be available for collection at Gleneagles until 12 noon on the day following the auction. All uncollected lots will then be packed and returned to Gavin Gardiner Limited’s secure storage in West Sussex. Lots will be available for collection in West Sussex by prior appointment from 9am on Thursday 1st September.
Lots may be collected from Gavin Gardiner Limited’s administration office in West Sussex, or from Sotheby’s London salerooms by prior arrangement with Gavin Gardiner Limited. In all instances, a prior appointment will need to have been made. Buyers are urged to arrange collection of purchases within 10 working days of the auction and are reminded that risk of loss passes to the buyer after this date.
We can arrange for lots to be packed and dispatched by courier and delivered to nominated Registered Firearms Dealers within the UK. This will be arranged at the buyer’s risk and Gavin Gardiner Limited reserves the right to charge for its time and packing materials. Buyers are reminded that they are responsible for arranging their own insurance cover while the goods are in transit. Sporting Guns and Firearms will be released by appointment only.
FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS 14 December 2016 12 April 2017
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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL Lots 1-214 Monday 29 August 2016 at 5pm
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Lot 1 T. T. PROCTOR A .458 LOTT BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 132 26-inch barrel ported at the muzzle, ramp fore sight, rear sight with two folding leaves, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6 1-6x24 EE telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, the hinged magazine base plate with scroll engraving, the maker’s name and calibre inlaid in gold, half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 15 1/2-inch pull, 10lb., nitro proof, in its leather and canvas rifle slip The rifle was built in 2009 for the vendor and he states that he has used it to good effect in Africa. A quantity of ammunition is also available for this lot by negotiation. £3500 - 5000
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Lot 2 JOHN RIGBY & CO A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 4787 25 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver with original scope bases, the mismatched bolt, numbered 7300, with flag safety and peep sight, half length stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling eyes, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof ÂŁ800 - 1200
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Lot 3 DWM A 7X57MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 761 27-inch octagonal barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 300, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, engraved German silver plaque to the right side of the butt, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its Holland & Holland fulllength canvas rifle case
Lot 4 BSA A .303 BOLT-ACTION LEE ENFIELD SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 15428 25-inch barrel with raised fore sight, the rear sight with folding leaves and ladder to 1000, the barrel etched “Proved and Sighted for the Mark VII .303 High Velocity Cartridge”, bolt with turn-down carbine handle, detachable box magazine, half stocked with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling eyes, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
The rifle appears to have had the open sights fitted at the same time it was fitted for its case. £700 - 1000
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£250 - 400
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Lot 5 VOLQUARTSEN A .22 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. PP00083 18-inch fluted stainless steel barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver with detachable magazine, half length Hogue moulded stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof £300 - 500
Lot 6 CRAIG WHITSEY GUNMAKER A 6.5x55 SWEDISH BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 173503 24-inch Douglas Premium barrel threaded for a sound moderator, Swedish Mauser receiver fitted with scope rings, bolt with flag and side safety, the well figured half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof £500 - 800
Lot 7 CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS LTD A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 4762 23-inch barrel with ramp fore-sight, raised rear sight with folding leaves, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 4x81 telescopic sight, half length stock, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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Lot 8 STEYR MANNLICHER A .243 “LUXUS” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING CARBINE, NO. 217080 20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x42 telescopic sight in quick detachable swing-off mounts, bolt with tang safety, set trigger and detachable box magazine, full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., Austrian nitro proof £500 - 700
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Lot 9 CZ A .375 H&H MAGNUM MODEL 550 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G4552 25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sights to 300, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., nitro proof £300 - 500
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Lot 10 MAUSER A 7X57MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 108084 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, bolt with flag and side safeties, magazine with hinged base plate, the three quarter length stock with hand guard, pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 6oz., German nitro proof £500 - 700
Lot 11 STEYR MANNLICHER A .243 MODEL SSG 69 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 147207 25 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the half length plastic stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, 10lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof £250 - 350
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Lot 12 ALEX DALGLEISH A .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3792 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with two folding leaves, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-ZA 6x42 telescopic sight, on quick detachable swingoff mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 6oz., nitro proof £500 - 700
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Lot 13 JOHN DICKSON & SON A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 74231 22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 7oz., nitro proof £150 - 250
Lot 14 SAKO A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 802001 22 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x42 telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 11oz., nitro proof £300 - 500
Lot 15 BSA A .22 TAKE-DOWN MARTINI ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 55355 25-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 200, the receiver with piled arms trademark, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling eyes, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof
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Lot 16 RUGER A .22 MODEL 77 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 701-27870 20-inch barrel, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 6x40 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof £150 - 250
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Lot 17 CZ A .223 MODEL 527 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 97788 25 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a 39x44 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 10oz., Czech nitro proof £250 - 350
Lot 18 ANSCHUTZ A .22 MODEL 1710 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1406852 16-inch shortened barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 15oz., German nitro proof £350 - 500 17
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Lot 19 MANUFRANCE A SCARCE .22 THREE-BARREL BOLTACTION BUFFALO CARBINE, NO. 82418 25 1/2-inch barrels with machined top surface and folding leaf sights, full stocked with two barrel bands, the receiver with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof The rifle has a single barrel with three separate bores, the rifle simultaneously firing all three barrels at once. £350 - 500
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Lot 20 THOMAS HORSLEY A SCARCE .360 NEEDLEFIRE ROOK RIFLE, NO. 422 23 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with folding leaf sight, the receiver with hammer and screw breech, scroll engraved overall, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with some repairs, 5lb. 5oz., black powder proof, in its associated maker’s case £500 - 800
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Lot 21 DAYSTATE A .22 “AIR RANGER” FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. SB2119 22-inch barrel fitted with a muzzle shroud, the receiver mounted with a Hawke telescopic sight, the well figured thumbhole stock with cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz. £150 - 250
Lot 22 BSA A .22 R10 FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. R220120 19 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with an Optisam Mamba telescopic sight, the half length highly figured stock with cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz. £150 - 250
Lot 23 DAYSTATE A .22 “AIR RANGER” FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. SB0144 18 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Hawke telescopic sight, the half length thumbhole stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 10oz.
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Lot 24 BSA A .22 “SUPERTEN” FAC AIR RIFLE, NO. DP10146 19-inch barrel with full length sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a 6x42 telescopic sight, half length stock with pistol grip cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 15oz., air bottle missing £100 - 200
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Lot 25 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .360 HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, NO. 9387 28-inch barrel, machined top surface, folding leaf sight to 150, automatic ejector with rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof, in its maker’s leather case with extra barrel compartment
Lot 26 HUSQVARNA A 16-BORE/20-BORE COMBINATION HAMMER GUN/RIFLE, NO. 49346 29 3/4-inch barrels with 16-bore shot barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the 20-bore rifle barrel with eight-groove rifling, full length rib with folding leaf sights, the Lefaucheux type frame with rebounding back locks, hammers and forward-pointing underlever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 7oz., recent nitro/black powder re-proof
The rifle is described in some detail on page 89 of “The Rook and Rabbit Rifle”, by Colin Greenwood. £1000 - 1500
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£500 - 700
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Lot 27 ALEX HENRY A FINE .360 FALLING BLOCK HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 2905 25-inch octagonal barrel with Henry rifling, the frame, non-rebounding back lock, bolted hammer and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, tang with folding adjustable peep sight, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, chequered steel but plate, 5lb. 2oz., black powder proof £2500 - 3500
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Lot 28 I. HOLLIS & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 30806 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, short raised rib with folding leaf sights and crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with traces of scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, worn and refinished overall
Lot 29 HENRY ATKIN A .450 (3 1/4-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 416 28-inch barrels with Henry rifling, file-cut rib with folding leaf sights, the rounded frame, bolted hammers, back locks and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., black powder proof
£250 - 400
Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.
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Lot 30 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .577 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 8430 26 1/4-inch barrels with full-length flat top rib, the folding leaf sights graduated to 250, doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and rotary underlever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, extended top strap, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 11lb. 12oz., sling swivels, black powder proof, stock head with slight crack, in its maker’s later leather case The makers confirm that the rifle was built in 1885. £8000 - 12000
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Lot 31 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .500/.465 NITRO EXPRESS “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 35270 23-inch chopper-lump barrels with file-cut short raised rib, raised fore sight with folding moon bead, the folding leaf sights graduated to 300, mid extension, the bolstered frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, extended top strap, lined cocking indicators, chequered articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 10lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1955. £20000 - 30000
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Lot 32 R. B. RODDA & CO. A .577/.500 EXPRESS BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 1244 28-inch barrels with file-cut rib, fore sight with folding moon bead, rear sight with folding leaves to 500, top extension, the rounded frame, back locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, crystal indicator viewing windows, extended top strap, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and perished recoil pad, sling eyes, 11lb. 2oz., black powder proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case, the lid painted with “Major J. M. Ritchie, R.A.M.C.” Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.
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Lot 33 P. ARRIZABALAGA A FINE 9.3X62 SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 004-02, WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SHOTGUN BARRELS, A TWO BARREL SET 24-inch chopper-lump barrel with ramp fore sight, the stippled short raised rib with folding leaf sight and mounted with a Zeiss 1.1-4x24 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the interchangeable 29-inch 28-bore barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, stippled matt rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of deer and wild boar, signed by the engraver “V. Alberdi”, retaining all of its original bright finish, extended top strap, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 2oz. with rifle barrels, 7lb. 3oz. with shotgun barrels, Spanish nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case with canvas outer cover £7000 - 9000
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Lot 34 JOSEF WINKLER A 9.3X74/12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOPPELBUCHSDRILLING, NO. 422717 25 1/2-inch barrels, the shot barrel with 2 3/4inch chamber about full choke boring, the machined rib with fixed sights, mounted with a Hensoldt Diavari 1.5-6x telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, Kersten bolt and gold lined cocking indicators, gold washed articulated front trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 9lb. 3oz., Austrian nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case The rifle was built in 1965. £12000 - 14000
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Lot 35 PURDEY A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: named snap cap and rolled turnover tool, three further snap caps, two pull-throughs, etc contained in a Purdey cartridge box; together with four cleaning rods, of various patterns
Lot 36 SIX WALNUT STOCK BLANKS £200 - 300
Lot 37 SIX WALNUT STOCK BLANKS £200 - 300
Lot 38 JOHN BLISSETT A SET OF RIFLE RELOADING DIES of large calibre, in their maker’s original wooden box £200 - 300
£250 - 400
Lot 39 G. & J. W. HAWKSLEY A NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER of nickel and brass design with revolving counters for hares, partridges, pheasants and rabbits
Lot 40 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS RELOADING TOOLS comprising ten various rolled turnover and capping/decapping tools £200 - 300
Lot 41 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES including six powder and shot measures, nipple key, striker disc key, pinfire case removal tool, etc
Lot 42 EGERTON CHUBB A 12-16-20 MULTI GAUGE INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER in its maker’s wooden box £200 - 300
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Lot 43 A FULL LENGTH CANVAS RIFLE CASE the interior re-fitted to take a gun with 30-inch barrels £150 - 250
Lot 44 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers
Lot 45 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, leather straps and dividers
£250 - 350
£200 - 300
Lot 46 Wm MOORE & Wm GREY A BRASSBOUND OAK GUN CASE with lift-out barrel tray for a pair of muzzle-loading guns, with compartments for 31-inch barrels, in its leather slip cover £250 - 400
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Lot 47 JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £250 - 350
Lot 48 JAMES DALZIEL DOUGALL A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with lift-out tray, fitted for a pair of hammer guns with 30-inch barrels, charge label for gun nos. 3656/7
Lot 49 TWELVE GUNMAKERS CLEANING RODS of various patterns and styles, some ebony £150 - 250
Lot 50 JEFFRIES PATENT A SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE RELOADING TOOL together with a similar tool; and three rolled turnover machines (5) £200 - 300
£250 - 350
Lot 51 PREMIER MULTIGAUGE A BORE MICROMETER GAUGE to measure 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28bore barrels, with interchangeable tips and sizing rings, in its maker’s case £400 - 600
Lot 52 VINTAGE GUN STOCK MEASURING TOOLS comprising: a length of pull gauge; and a bend stick to measure the bend (drop) at heel and toe; together with two game carriers (4)
Lot 53 F. T. BAKER A LEATHER GUN CASE with lift-out tray, compartment for 32-inch barrels, blue velvet lined £250 - 400
£300 - 500
Lot 55 J. PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, the interior re-fitted for gun no. 16073 and two extra pairs of barrels £150 - 250
Lot 56 JOSEPH LANG & SON A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE possibly for a rook rifle, with compartment for 26-inch barrels, the lid impressed “Her Highness Maharani Holkar”; together with a mahogany case for a percussion gun; and a further mahogany gun case (3) £200 - 300
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Lot 54 ELEY A SPORTING AMMUNITION DISPLAY BOARD the glazed display showing shotgun cartridges, .22 ammunition, percussion caps and air gun pellets, 28 by 20-inches £350 - 500
Lot 57 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES comprising: three named bottles for J. Blanch, W. Richards, A & N C.S.L., a pewter bottle, two oil cans and a bottle of 3-in-1 (7) £100 - 200
Lot 58 TEN VINTAGE .410 CLEANING RODS three-piece pattern with brass fittings £150 - 250
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Lot 59 FIVE ROLLED TURNOVER TOOLS various patterns; together with a Bell target (6) £150 - 200
Lot 60 NINE GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES various sizes, makers including Rigby, Purdey, Abercrombie & Fitch, etc (9) £150 - 250
Lot 61 TEN PAIRS OF GUNMAKERS SNAP CAPS various makers including Holland & Holland, Boss, Purdey, Watson Bros., etc, including small bore sizes £200 - 300
Lot 62 J PURDEY & SONS A SET OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: named snap caps and oil bottle, striker pot, turnscrews and striker key £150 - 250
Lot 63 TEN GUNMAKERS TURNSCREWS of various sizes and patterns £150 - 250
Lot 64 A MODERN NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER with revolving counters for rabbits, hares, pheasants and partridges, with impressed retailer’s mark “J Purdey & Sons”, in its leather pouch
Lot 65 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE of small size, suitable for rifle ammunition £200 - 300
£150 - 250
Lot 66 JOHN DICKSON & SON A LEATHER SINGLE MOTOR CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, the outside with the owner’s initials “E.B.B.T., Gordon Highlanders” The case was formerly the property of Sir Ernest Beechcroft Beckwith Towse, VC, KCVO, CBE (1864-1948). £200 - 300
Lot 67 CHARLES HELLIS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a modern canvas gun case (2) £300 - 500
Lot 68 J. GRAHAM & CO. A BRASSBOUND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments blocked for 29inch barrels
Lot 69 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a leather leg-of-mutton case (2)
£250 - 350
£200 - 300
Lot 70 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A FULL-LENGTH LEATHER AND CANVAS PADDED RIFLE SLIP together with a further canvas rifle slip; and a pair of Spanish leather cartridge pouches (4) £200 - 300
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Lot 71 ZEISS A DIAVARI-Z 3-12X56 TELESCOPIC SIGHT 30mm tube, Apel-type rings fitted £200 - 300
Lot 72 HARDY BROS. THE “ST. GEORGE” 3-INCH REEL the perforated spool with ebonite handle and ribbed brass foot, retaining much of its blacked finish, in its maker’s box
Lot 73 HARDY BROS. THE “SUPER SILEX” REEL 3 3/4-inch size, the polished alloy spool with two handles, ribbed brass foot, retaining much of its blacked alloy finish, in its maker’s box
£150 - 250
£150 - 250
Lot 74 ROSS AN OAK GUN CASE containing a relic condition percussion gun, with 30-inch barrels; together with a mahogany gun case, for a percussion single barrel gun with 28inch barrels with maker’s label R. Anell; and two leather cartridge bags (5) £300 - 500
Lot 75 JOSEPH HARKOM & SON A SCARCE BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER TRIPLE GUN CASE with lift-out tray fitted for 28-inch barrels, the leather-lined interior with compartments for tools, etc
Lot 76 J. WOODWARD & SONS A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers
Lot 77 COGSWELL & HARRISON A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 31-inch barrels £250 - 350
£400 - 600
£500 - 800
Lot 78 JOSEPH BRADDELL & SON AN OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, suitable for a hammer gun; together with a brassbound leather single gun case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels, handle detached (2) £250 - 350
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Lot 79 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels, with charge card for gun no. 26650, handle detached
Lot 80 E. J. CHURCHILL A GLAZED OAK GUN CABINET with compartments for six double barrel guns, the base with sliding drawer, 61 by 24 by 10 inches
Lot 81 ELEY KYNOCH A SCARCE CARTRIDGE LIGHTER in the form of a 16-bore Gastight cartridge
£250 - 350
£300 - 500
£150 - 250
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Lot 82 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A TELESCOPIC SIGHT in quick detachable mounts for rifle 31000, the B Nickel Marburg variable 1-4x scope with covers; together with a Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5-4.5x18 telescopic sight (2) £200 - 300
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Lot 83 ELEY A SCARCE PACKET OF IMPROVED PATENT WIRE CARTRIDGES together with an instruction leaflet
Lot 84 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels
Lot 85 J. PURDEY & SONS A COPY OF “INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURDEY GUNS” 1929 edition, an excellent clean copy
£150 - 250
£250 - 400
£120 - 180
Lot 86 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A SPANISH LANGUAGE COPY OF A PRE-WAR GUN CATALOGUE together with a Pre-War catalogue for W. Glaser, Zurich; and a catalogue for Anton Sodia, Ferlach (3) £100 - 200
Lot 87 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .22 MARK II SERVICE AIR RIFLE, NO. S15012 25 1/2-inch barrel with matching number, the receiver with patent dates to 1925, folding rear sight and bolt handle, 14 1/2-inch stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz.
Lot 88 DAYSTATE A .22 “AIRWOLF MVT” AIR RIFLE, NO. MVT2111 22-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, bolt with detachable rotary magazine, the half length thumbhole stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., in its maker’s carton with instructions, etc
£250 - 350
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Lot 89 A SCARCE VENA CONTRACTA DEMONSTRATION TUBE the cut-away barrel clearly showing the restriction from 12-bore chamber down to 20-bore bore, Horatio Phillips patent of 1893; together with a 12-bore damascus barrel blank (2) £100 - 200
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Lot 90 HOLLAND & HOLLAND TWO PAIRS OF 16-BORE BARRELS for a matched pair of guns, nos. 27055 and 27090, 28-inch with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, nitro proof, bores pitted, wall thickness marginal
✪ £200 - 400
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Lot 91 J. WOODWARD & SON TWO PAIRS OF 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER BARRELS 28-inch pair for gun no. 8969 with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the 26 1/2-inch pair for gun no. 7051, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, barrel wall thicknesses below the recommended minimum
✪ £200 - 400
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Lot 92 P. ARRIZABALAGA A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 031-99 AND 032-99 27 1/2-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 levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight plastic case The guns were built in 1999 and were finished to a very high standard.
âœŞ ÂŁ6000 - 8000
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Lot 93 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUNS, NOS. 23315/6 30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 and full and full choke borings respectively, mid extensions, matted pigeon ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores dented, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1927.
✪ £14000 - 18000
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Lot 94 HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1841/2 28-inch barrels, No.1 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement chopperlump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, single triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case The No.2 gun was re-barrelled in 1999.
âœŞ ÂŁ4000 - 6000
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Lot 95 JOSEPH LANG & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13798/9 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by William Powell & Son, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., recent nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
âœŞ ÂŁ5000 - 7000
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Lot 96 J. PURDEY & SONS A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16073 AND 16073
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke and 1/4 and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the additional 30-inch barrels for the No.2 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the No.1 gun retaining most of its original hardening colour, the No.2 gun retaining traces of original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.2 gun with a leather cheek pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun barrel wall thickness marginal, No.2 gun barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s triple leather gun case The maker confirms that a pair of guns numbered 16072 and 16073 were ordered by G. Ward on 10th June 1895. In 1903 and 1910 pairs of extra barrels were made and fitted for each gun. Purdey records indicate that by 1956 the pair had been split, gun no. 16072 having been purchased by Purdey and subsequently sold on. A replacement No.1 gun was then built, using one of the pairs of original barrels and was numbered 16073 so as not to cause confusion with the gun that Purdey had subsequently sold. The vendor’s family is not sure how the second gun came to be built, but it is speculated that the original No.1 gun was stolen in the aftermath of World War II and that Purdey offered to replace it as they had unwittingly sold the original No.1 gun. Research in to the Purdey records is ongoing.
✪ £8000 - 12000
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Lot 97 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5727/8 29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder, 1/4 and 1/4, 3/8 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold line cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908.
✪ £12000 - 15000
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Lot 98 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14188/9 29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the No.2 gun barrels later replacements by the maker, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb 10oz., nitro proof (No.1 gun black powder proof), bores pitted The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1892. The guns were originally ordered as nonejector guns, although by this time ejectors had become standard. Consequently, although not fitted, the action and fore-end appear to be already machined to accept the additional parts required. This is confirmed by the note in the maker’s records “provision for ejectors”.
✪ £3000 - 5000
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Lot 99 WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15616/7 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks with engraved heel and toe plates, No.1 gun with replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended, in their maker’s leather case The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1928.
✪ £4000 - 6000
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Lot 100 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16906/7 30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with fern leaves, Boss patent single trigger, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks with ribbed ebonite butt plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, 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 1900, and that they have no record of the Boss single trigger. The guns are unusual in two respects. Firstly they have reverse choke borings, the classic specification of a true grouse gun, firing the choked barrel first. Secondly, they are fitted with the Boss single trigger. At this time Purdey did not have their own reliable single trigger mechanism and it was not unknown for a client to have the rival firm’s proven single trigger fitted when the guns were built.
✪ £8000 - 12000
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Lot 101 LANG & HUSSEY LTD A PAIR OF 12-BORE “IMPERIAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13007/8 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case
✪ £7000 - 9000
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Lot 102 F. PIOTTI A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5388 AND 6365 25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single triggers and non-automatic safety catches, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leatherbound canvas case
The guns were completed in 1971 and 1974 respectively.
âœŞ ÂŁ6000 - 8000
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Lot 103 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6699 AND 6700 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name within a scrolling banner, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, rejointing recommended, No.1 gun bores marked, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1920.
✪ £8000 - 12000
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Lot 104 W. & C. SCOTT A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE “CHATSWORTH” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 146809/10 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, side plates and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining all of their original bright finish, 16-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case
The guns were built in 1983 and have been relatively little used. The “Chatsworth” was W. & C. Scott’s best model and relatively few pairs were built by the firm. A copy of the original invoice dated 30.6.83 is included and shows a cost of £7,871.00 for the pair.
✪ £4000 - 6000
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Lot 105 GUNMARK A PAIR OF “BLACK SABEL DELUXE” 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 71782/3 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, No.2 gun bores pitted and dented
Lot 106 ARRIETA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE GUNMARK “VISCOUNT” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 37035 AND 38160 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 17-inch figured stocks, No.1 a replacement, No.2 including 3-inch extension, 7lb., nitro proof
✪ £300 - 500
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✪ £1500 - 2000
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Lot 107 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3398/9 No.1 gun with 26-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the No.2 gun with 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s canvas case
Lot 108 J. WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE “AUTOMATIC” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4394 29-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, arcaded clipped fences, raised gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in a brassbound leather case with John Dickson & Son label
✪ £5000 - 7000
✪ £1800 - 2400
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Lot 109 JOHN WILKES A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15270 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game highlighted in gold, the left lock with a pheasant in flight, the right lock with a grouse, the action base with a Labrador and the trigger guard with a rabbit, the locks signed in gold and retaining all of its original hardening colour, Miller single trigger, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was originally ordered in 1987 and was completed in 1992 for an American client. The gun was never paid for or collected and it remained the last “new” gun that Wilkes built. It was on display for many years in the shop until Wilkes’ closure in 2003. The gun remains new and unfired and is being sold on behalf of the Wilkes family.
✪ £18000 - 24000
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Lot 110 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19894 29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its maker’s oak and leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910.
✪ £5000 - 7000
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Lot 111 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13873 29 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, top lever inlaid with a gold game bird, the fore-end wood engraved and inlaid with a gold diamond, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, right bore marked, oak and leather case with Purdey label The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.
âœŞ ÂŁ4000 - 6000
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Lot 112 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “ROYAL DELUXE” SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 33645, A TWO BARREL SET the 27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 1) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the 29-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 2) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, matted and chequered flat top ribs, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever profusely engraved with scrolling foliage around birds in flight, the maker’s name signed within a banner and retaining some original hardening colour, the clipped fences carved with further scrolling foliage, gold line cocking indicators, articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz. (7lb. 8oz. with additional barrels), nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with compartments for both pairs of barrels The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1948.
✪ £14000 - 18000
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Lot 113 E. J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE “PREMIER” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 6654, A TWO-BARREL SET the 25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 1) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the 25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 2) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scrollwork, the maker’s name signed within a banner, clipped fences, line cocking indicators, spring-loaded front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight “VC” case with compartment for the additional barrels The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1949.
✪ £8000 - 12000
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Lot 114 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 16059 27 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted flat top pigeon rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1986.
âœŞ ÂŁ6000 - 9000
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Lot 115 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13838 30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, matted pigeon rib, the breeches engraved “Field Barrels”, the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed in gold, the clipped fences heavily carved with oak leaves and acorns, retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including leather covered recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., nitro reproof, leather case with reproduction label The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891 for a Mr C(a)dahy. The specification is for a gun with spare Whitworth steel barrels with pigeon rib, third grip, clip sides, pistol grip hand and very little engraving. The records further note that the stock was fitted with a removable counterweight to be used subject to which barrels were fitted to the gun. The gun appears to have been extensively reworked and now has full engraving and renewed hardening colour. The stock and foreend (including iron) have been replaced. The maker has no record of this subsequent work.
✪ £10000 - 15000
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Lot 116 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE “ROYAL DE LUXE” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40188 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork around detailed scenes of game in landscapes, the right lock engraved with grouse, the left lock with woodcock, the action base with a dog retrieving a pheasant, the trigger guard with snipe, fences carved with leaves and retaining most of its original bright finish, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1972 and delivered in June 1976 and that the original cost of the gun was £2,050. The gun has been recently serviced by themselves.
✪ £14000 - 18000
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Lot 117 T. NEWTON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5013 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, bottom horn chipped, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and marked, re-jointing recommended
Lot 118 D. CROCKART & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7033 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
✪ £600 - 800
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✪ £2000 - 3000
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Lot 119 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3544 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case with William Evans label
Lot 120 ARMY & NAVY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49441 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/4-inch extension, top horn repaired, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
✪ £600 - 900
✪ £800 - 1200
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Lot 121 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10299 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, canvas case
Lot 122 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13125 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case
✪ £2500 - 3500
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✪ £3000 - 5000
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Lot 123 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “BADMINTON” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32450 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicator, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1935.
✪ £4000 - 6000
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Lot 124 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31659 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case with original stock, etc The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1928.
✪ £12000 - 18000
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Lot 125 ARMSTRONG & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 42325 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension and file-cut flat top rib, the frame, locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
Lot 126 ARMSTRONG & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43722 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much renewed hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its brasssbound leather case
✪ £2000 - 3000
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✪ £2000 - 3000
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Lot 127 MERKEL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 481126 28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving around detailed scenes of game in woodland landscapes, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb., German nitro proof The gun appears little used.
✪ £1000 - 1500
Lot 128 GARBI A 12-BORE GUNMARK “ROYALE” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. GA15843 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by foliate scrollwork, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 17 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £600 - 800
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Lot 129 JOHN WILKES A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4062 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 130 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7149 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, ejectors require regulation, canvas case with reproduction maker’s label
✪ £1800 - 2400
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Lot 131 AYA A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 156107 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, 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 with ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, worn overall
✪ £250 - 400
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Lot 132 W. RICHARDS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9459 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and original ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
✪ £350 - 500
Lot 133 A GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 3088 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with scrolling oak leaves around woodland hunting scenes, cocking indicators, horn trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and sling swivels, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £500 - 700
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Lot 134 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22388 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 16-inch replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case
✪ £300 - 500
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Lot 135 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE “NORTHWOOD” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37251 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, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1962.
✪ £1800 - 2400
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Lot 136 ROSSON & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26088 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, left-handed opening top lever, 15-inch replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof
✪ £200 - 300
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Lot 137 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12071 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 16-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
✪ £750 - 950
Lot 138 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE “AVANT TOUT” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23163 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
✪ £250 - 400
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Lot 139 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5939 27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof
✪ £150 - 250
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Lot 140 WINCHESTER A SCARCE SET OF FOUR MODEL 23 “CLASSIC” 12-BORE, 20-BORE, 28-BORE AND .410 SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. CL12-208E, CL20-208E, CL28-208E AND CL410-208E each with 26-inch “Winchester Proof Steel” monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers (28-bore with 2 3/4-inch chambers), about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined raised ventilated ribs, the blacked frames with scroll engraving and retaining all of their original finish, base plates inlaid with gold game birds, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, beaver tail fore-ends, 7lb. 2oz., 7lb., 6lb. 5oz. and 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their individual maker’s cases The guns appear almost unused and retain virtually all of their original finish. This model was produced for less that two years between 1986-7.
✪ £6000 - 8000
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Lot 141 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11826 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
✪ £600 - 900
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Lot 142 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (2-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4319 26-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15inch figured stock including 1-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case
✪ £1000 - 1500
Lot 143 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21673 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores marked
✪ £500 - 800
Lot 144 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13160 26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the scroll back frame with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof 143 76
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✪ £150 - 200
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Lot 145 COLT A 12-BORE MODEL 1883 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7583 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined rib with doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £300 - 500
Lot 146 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7602 30 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 147 JOSEPH SMYTHE A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
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Joseph Smythe was probably best remembered as a gunmaker who accidentally destroyed much of Darlington town centre with an appalling gunpowder explosion in 1894.
✪ £250 - 350
Lot 148 JOSEPH HARKOM & SON A SCARCE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 2315 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with characteristically shaped fences with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
✪ £700 - 900
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Lot 149 JOHN DICKSON & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5392/3 No.1 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the No.2 gun with 29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum The maker confirms that the guns were delivered on 2 August 1902.
✪ £10000 - 15000
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Lot 150 JOHN DICKSON AND SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7273/4 27-inch Vickers steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the No.2 gun with an additional pair of 27-inch Vickers steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the action bases signed in gold, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1/4-inch ebonite butt plates, the gold ovals engraved “ADC Scots Guards”, 6lb, nitro proof, bores marked and barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s brassbound leather case, including compartment for the additional barrels The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 for Lt Col Archibald Douglas Crabbe.
✪ £10000 - 15000
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Lot 151 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4658 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking studs, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, canvas case
Lot 152 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5010 29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking stud, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, probably a replacement, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
✪ £1500 - 2000
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898.
✪ £2000 - 3000
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Lot 153 ALBERT STAEHLE A PAIR OF 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 1135/6, BUILT FOR A HANOVERIAN PRINCE 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, gold lined breeches, file-cut ribs signed in gold, the rounded frames, nonrebounding back locks, hammers and horn-mounted underlevers with gold lined decoration surrounding scenes of game in landscapes amidst scrollwork, Lefaucheux patent actions, set triggers, scrolling steel trigger guards with horn grips, 14-inch well figured stocks with cheekpieces and chequered steel butt plates, 7lb. 6oz., Austrian black powder proof
The tang of both guns is engraved with a crown and the entwined intials “AE”, surmounted with a Prince’s crown. The presence of set trigger mechanisms indicates that the guns may well have had a set of rifle barrels. Prince Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover, Heir of Brunswick, 3rd Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale.
(Ernest Augustus William Adolphus George Frederick, 21 September 1845-14 November 1923), was the eldest child and only son of George V of Hanover and his wife, Marie of Saxe-Altenburg. Ernest Augustus was deprived of the throne of Hanover upon its annexation by Prussia in 1866 and later the Duchy of Brunswick in 1884. Although he was the senior male-line great grandson of George III, the Duke of Cumberland was deprived of his British peerages and honours for having sided with Germany in World War I. Ernest Augustus was the last Hanoverian prince to hold a British royal title and the Order of the Garter. His descendants are in the line of succession to the British throne. £2500 - 3500
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Lot 154 SMITH MIDGLEY A SCARCE 10-BORE BRASS CASE HAMMER GUN 32-inch barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about extra full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving around scenes of duck and retaining some of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 9oz., nitro proof
✪ £1400 - 1800
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Lot 155 HORTON A 10-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 40366 32-inch barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 7lb. 10oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores marked, re-jointing recommended £300 - 500
Lot 156 D. BREBNER A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 262 32-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate and inlaid metal medallion, 8lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £600 - 900
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Lot 157 JACKSON A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 879 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 158 ADKIN A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1075 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and push-forward thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood split and repaired
✪ £250 - 400
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Lot 159 WILLIAM EVANS A SCARCE 12-BORE HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1386 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 2-inch extension, bottom horns repaired, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, ejectors require regulation, right bore dented, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898.
âœŞ ÂŁ2000 - 3000
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Lot 160 J. RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 13821 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
Lot 161 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 6715 28 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, in its maker’s leather case
✪ £1200 - 1500
✪ £2500 - 3500
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Lot 162 JOHN MANTON & SON A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12003, CONVERTED FROM MUZZLE LOADING 28 1/2-inch damascus barrels, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved with the maker’s name and address, numbered 2 and further engraved “Converted to breech loader by Thomas Bissel, 75 Crahan Road, South Bermondsey, London”, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., recent nitro re-proof
✪ £600 - 900
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Lot 163 E. M. REILLY A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 18763 31-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 8lb. 13oz., black powder re-proof £700 - 1000
Lot 164 J. D. DOUGALL A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3818 27 1/4-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted and dented
✪ £300 - 500
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Lot 165 E. PATON & SON A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2622 30-inch replacement barrels by H. Clarke & Sons, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
✪ £450 - 650
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Lot 166 WILLIAM MOORE & GREY A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2572 29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, machined flat top rib, the bolstered frame, rebounding bar locks and hammers with border engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 8lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
Lot 167 BOSS & CO. A SCARCE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2949 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, with recessed choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and Purdey Second Patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 2-inch extension, 7lb. 4oz., black powder re-proof
The specification of the gun could well be that of a live pigeon gun.
✪ £1500 - 2000
✪ £2500 - 3500
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Lot 168 CHARLES LANCASTER A SCARCE 10-BORE SLIDE AND DROP ACTION PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 4114 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, nose-less hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, probably converted from base fire, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and engraved cap, 7lb. 12oz., black powder proof
Lot 169 J. & W. TOLLEY AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3313 28-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 12lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
£2000 - 3000
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£2000 - 3000
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Lot 170 H. W. EGG AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 3799 36-inch damascus barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 10lb., nitro re-proof £1200 - 1800
Lot 171 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 51673 25 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, cross-bolt extension, the recoloured frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, the trigger guard engraved with cornucopiae, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s canvas case
✪ £1200 - 1800
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Lot 172 BECKWITH A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4021 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving around scenes of game, 14 1/2inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £350 - 500
Lot 173 BLISSETT & TOMES A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT SELFCOCKING HAMMER GUN, NO. 6009 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, recessed choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and pushforward underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with skeleton steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., black powder re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
✪ £1500 - 2200
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Lot 174 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 11023, PROBABLY CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 11oz., black powder re-proof, in its maker’s fitted case with reloading tools, etc
✪ £1400 - 1800
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Lot 175 PARKER FIELD & SONS A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 10561 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved “Parker Field & Sons, Gunmaker to Her Majesty”, the re-coloured frame, nonrebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever retaining much of their renewed hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, in its oak and leather case £1000 - 1500 Lot 176 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57352 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 1/2inch figured stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof
✪ £250 - 400
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Lot 177 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 93951 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, top extension with plain frame and top lever, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, lightweight leather case with compartments for two pairs of barrels
✪ £300 - 500
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Lot 178 SOCIETÉ STEPHANOISE D’ARMES A FINE FRENCH 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, BUILT FOR KING GEORGE OF THE HELLENES 28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, top extension and gold lined breeches, the frame and top lever with gold lined decoration and retaining most of its original hardening colour, cocking studs, 14-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate and retractable sling, 6lb. 10oz., French nitro proof, in its rosewood presentation case with full complement of tools and accessories
George I was King of Greece from 1863 until his death in 1913. His reign was the longest in modern Greek history and was characterised by territorial gains as Greece established its place in pre-World War I Europe. He was assassinated in 1913 during the first Balkan war.
The vendor states that the gun was presented as a gift to the Chief of the Greek Royal Police by King Paul and Prince Petros of Greece, who was related to them by affinity.
✪ £5000 - 8000
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Lot 179 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 16-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16114 27 1/2-inch replacement barrels by Clive C. Lemon, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof
Lot 180 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 16-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16673 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with scroll engraving, gold lined indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof
This gun has been used as a pair with the following lot.
✪ £3000 - 5000
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The gun has reverse borings where it fires a choked barrel first, long believed to be the ideal specification of a true grouse gun.
✪ £3000 - 5000
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Lot 181 T. BLAND & SONS A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15798 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
✪ £1400 - 1800
Lot 182 BROWNING A 20-BORE “GOLD” MODEL SELFLOADING GUN, NO. 114MM02573 26-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, interchangeable choke tube, restricted magazine capacity, the receiver with gold game bird decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 1oz.. Belgian nitro proof
✪ £300 - 500
Lot 183 COLE & SON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 146150 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch pull, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marginal
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✪ £350 - 500
Lot 184 VICTOR SARASQUETA A SPANISH 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 209426 25 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £350 - 500
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Lot 185 WILLIAM FORD A FINE 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17316 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, matted Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 5lb, 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case
✪ £7000 - 9000
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Lot 186 ARRIETA A PAIR OF .410 SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33143/4 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch well figured stocks, beaver tail fore-ends, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather covered case
✪ £6000 - 9000
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Lot 187 ZABALA A 20-BORE GUNMARK “KESTREL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 60-03-355100 27 3/4-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £250 - 400
Lot 188 A SPANISH .410 BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 22633 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, machined rib, mid extension, the bolstered frame and top lever with scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof 187
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✪ £200 - 300
Lot 189 CHARLES LANCASTER A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 8304, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 26 1/2-inch barrel with octagonal breech, with 2 1/2-inch chamber about 1/4 choke boring, automatic ejector, the plain frame with central hammer and push-forward underlever, 14 1/2-inch stock with chequered butt plate, repaired and pegged at the head, 4lb. 2oz., nitro proof
✪ £150 - 250
Lot 190 LANBER A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 10142-00 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable screw-in chokes, machined ventilated rib, the frame with bouquet and scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof 189 98
190 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551
The gun appears little used.
✪ £300 - 500
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Lot 191 BERETTA A 12-BORE DT10 “TRIDENT” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AG6840B 30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with matted top surface, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, adjustable comb and rubber recoil pad, broken and repaired at the hand, 8lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof
Lot 192 PERAZZI A 12-BORE MX3C SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 61413 27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the plain blacked frame and top lever with detachable trigger block, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case
✪ £1200 - 1800
✪ £800 - 1200
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Lot 193 BROWNING A 28-BORE “CITORI” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34604MR131 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration and retaining almost all of its original finish, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
✪ £700 - 900
Lot 194 BROWNING A 12-BORE 325 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 48007NZ 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, nonautomatic selective safety catch, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof The gun appears little used.
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✪ £600 - 800
Lot 195 BROWNING A 12-BORE GTS “ELITE” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 57290ZZ 28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers and interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving around scenes of game and clays, nonautomatic selective safety catch, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof The gun appears little used.
✪ £1000 - 1500
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Lot 196 ANTONIO ZOLI A 12-BORE “COLUMBUS” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 232507 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb 1oz., Italian nitro proof The gun appears little used.
✪ £500 - 700
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Lot 197 CAESAR GUERINI A 12-BORE “WOODCOCK” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 116767 30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the plain frame and top lever with matted top surface and retaining all of its original hardening colour, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with certificate, etc
Lot 198 BERETTA A 12-BORE “682 GOLD E” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. R28898S 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, extended interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with matted top surface and gold decoration, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case
✪ £700 - 1000
✪ £800 - 1200
The gun appears virtually unused.
The gun appears little used.
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Lot 199 WEBLEY & SCOTT AN ITALIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 236970 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, blacked frame and top lever with matted top surface, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case The gun appears little used.
✪ £600 - 900
Lot 200 YILDIZ A TURKISH 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. U11405 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers and interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof 199
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✪ £250 - 350
Lot 201 BERETTA A 12-BORE 687 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. E81658B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof
✪ £500 - 700
Lot 202 BERETTA A 12-BORE 686 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. F12659B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, nonautomatic selective safety catch, 14 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof
✪ £400 - 600
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Lot 203 BERETTA A 12-BORE DT10 “TRIDENT” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. AF8143B 30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers and extended interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with matted top surface, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 5oz., Italian nitro proof
Lot 204 AYA A SPANISH 12-BORE “CORAL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 403651 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib and Kersten bolt extension, the bolstered scroll-back frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, cocking stud, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof
✪ £1400 - 1800
✪ £500 - 700
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Lot 205 UGARTECHEA A SCARCE 12-BORE MODEL 153 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 26638 28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, Kersten bolt extension and machined solid rib, the bolstered frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof, top barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, vinyl covered case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1950. Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.
‡ ✪ £2000 - 3000
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Lot 206 SIMSON A FINE PRESENTATION QUALITY GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 163096 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib and Kersten bolt extensions, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with deeply carved scrolling foliage entwined around scenes of woodland game and dogs, against a stippled matt ground, pierced trigger guard, nonautomatic safety catch, the 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad further deeply carved with scrolling foliage, 7lb. 1oz., German nitro proof, in a modern leather case The gun appears little used and the proof marks date it to 1956.
Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.
‡ ✪ £5000 - 8000
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Lot 207 LUCIANO BOSIS A FINE 20-BORE “MICHELANGELO” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 366 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with outer cover, maker’s certificate dated 2005 The gun appears virtually unused.
✪ £25000 - 35000
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Lot 208 ALEX MARTIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7071/2 30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined solid ribs, the frames, side plates and top levers with foliate scroll engraving, signed by the engraver “L. Gamba Inc”, detachable trigger blocks, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips and leather covered recoil pads, 8lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in their canvas case
✪ £9000 - 12000
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Lot 209 AYA A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 433130/1 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, file-cut ventilated ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, concealed hand detachable levers, gold line cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, selective single trigger, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks with pistol grips, 7lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather leg-of-mutton case
âœŞ ÂŁ5000 - 8000
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Lot 210 BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59314 26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever profusely engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding detailed floral bouquets, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, with carved decoration, maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, cloth covered case
Lot 211 F. N. BROWNING A FINE 12-BORE AND 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 24687 S4, A THREE BARREL SET with 30-inch barrels 12-bore barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, ventilated rib, the 26 1/2-inch 12-bore barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, narrow ventilated rib, the 26 1/2-inch 20-bore barrels with 3-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, narrow ventilated rib, each with its own fore-end, the frame engraved with acanthus scrolls and scenes of game in landscapes, signed by the engraver “Vandersmisseno”, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted case
✪ £2000 - 3000
The gun appears little used.
✪ £3500 - 5000 110
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Lot 212 LANBER A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13-03-00061-03-12-76 27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers and interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, non-automatic selective catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
Lot 213 P. BERETTA A 28-BORE “DUCKS UNLIMITED” MODEL 687 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. F87649B 26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and dummy side plates with game scenes and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, Italian nitro proof, 6lb. 5oz., in its maker’s case
Lot 214 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE 687 EELL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. M70399B 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by scrollwork, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, broken and repaired through the hand, 6lb. 5oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case
✪ £200 - 400
✪ £2000 - 3000
✪ £1500 - 2000
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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR BUYERS 1. INTRODUCTION
(a) The contractual relationship of Gavin Gardiner Limited and Sellers with prospective Buyers is governed by:(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;
(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the saleroom and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited;
(iii) Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee;
(iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer's announcement.
(b) As auctioneer, Gavin Gardiner Limited acts as agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Gavin Gardiner Limited may own or have a financial interest in a lot. 2. DEFINITIONS
"Bidder" is any person making, attempting or considering making a bid, including Buyers;
"Buyer" is the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when bidding as agent;
"Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent, or executors;
“GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551. "Buyer’s Expenses" are any costs or expenses due to Gavin Gardiner Limited from the Buyer ;
"Buyer’s Premium" is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers; "Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price; "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses;
"Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.
The Buyer’s Premium, Buyer’s Expenses and Hammer Price are subject to VAT, where applicable.
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3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS
(a) GGs knowledge of lots is partly dependent on information provided by the Seller and GG is unable to exercise exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Each lot is available for examination before sale. Bidders are responsible for carrying out examinations and research before sale to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots and accuracy of descriptions.
(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports or elsewhere are statements of GG’s opinion and not representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be revised from time to time at GG’s absolute discretion. 4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO BUYERS (a) GG shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the terms of GG’s Authenticity Guarantee. (b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither GG nor the Seller :-
(i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any oral or written information provided to Bidders by GG, whether negligent or otherwise;
(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers;
(iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by GG in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot.
(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against GG and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither GG nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of GG or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GG or the Seller.
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5. BIDDING AT AUCTION
(a) GG has absolute discretion to refuse admission to the auction. Before sale, Bidders must complete a Registration Form and supply such information and references as GG requires. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and are jointly and severally liable with their principal, if bidding as agent (in which case GG’s prior and express consent must be obtained).
(b) GG advises Bidders to attend the auction, but GG will endeavour to execute absentee written bids provided that they are, in GG’s opinion, received in sufficient time and in legible form.
(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to GG’s other commitments; GG is therefore not liable for failure to execute such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded. 6. IMPORT, EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS
GG and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is subject to import, export or copyright restrictions. It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law, including licenses required by law under the 1968 Firearms Act and Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). 7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION
(a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse bids, withdraw or re-offer lots for sale (including after the fall of the hammer) if (s)he believes that there may be an error or dispute, and may also take such other action as (s)he reasonably deems necessary.
(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable.
(c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer. (d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.
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8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION
9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT
(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds. GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above.
(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense;
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the "Payment Date").
(c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a).
(d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers. (e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers.
Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within 5 working days of the auction, GG may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:-
(b) cancel the sale of the lot;
(c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot; (d) reject future bids from the Buyer ;
(e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the
Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds;
(f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale;
(g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien;
(h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs; (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings
10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer's expense and risk at GG’s premises or in independent storage
(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction. 11. DATA PROTECTION
(a) GG will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.
(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i). 12. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG.
(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives.
(c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties.
(d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. (e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.
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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR SELLERS The Conditions of Business for Sellers govern all aspects of the consignment, report, holding and sale of Property by Gavin Gardiner Limited together with Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee and the Conditions of Business for Buyers, as printed in sale catalogues and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited upon request. Gavin Gardiner Limited act as agent for Sellers.
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.
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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.
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
(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.
(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).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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(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.
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5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, GG will assume the risk of loss or damage to Property received from the Seller until:(i) risk passes to the Buyer ; or
(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or (iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by GG, if not consigned for sale.
(b) GG shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:-
(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold;
(ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or (iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or GG’s reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates).
(c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of GG, the maximum amount of GG’s liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses. (d) GG will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination. 6. POST AUCTION SALES
If any Property fails to sell at auction, GG shall be entitled for a period of 35 days after the auction to sell the Property privately for no less than the Reserve Price (unless otherwise agreed with the Seller) and on the terms of these Conditions of Business. 7. PAYMENT OF NET SALE PROCEEDS
(a) Subject in all cases to prior receipt of cleared funds by GG and subject to rescission of the sale under Condition 9, 35 days after the sale date or 5 working days after receipt of cleared funds from the Buyer (whichever is later), GG shall send the Seller the Net Sale Proceeds in pounds sterling, less any other amounts owed by the Seller to GG.
8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY
10. DATA PROTECTION
(a) GG will advise Sellers whether or not their Property has sold. Unsold Property may either :-
(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.
(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) 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).
(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:-
11. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.
(i) transfer the Property to independent storage at the Seller’s expense; or
(ii) re-offer the Property at auction for no less than 50% of the original Reserve Price agreed with the Seller (where applicable), and subject to the Seller’s Commission on the re-sale plus all relevant Expenses.
b) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.
(c) If the Seller deposits the Property with GG for more than 1 year and neither collects or consigns it for sale, GG shall be entitled to sell such Property at a GG sale or elsewhere, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, after giving the Seller 60 days written notice sent to the Seller’s last known address.
9. RESCISSION OF SALES
GG may rescind the sale where it reasonably believes that the Property is Counterfeit, as defined by GG’s Guarantee of Authenticity, in which case GG shall send the Seller a notice of such rescission. The Seller agrees to return to GG the Net Sale Proceeds received from the sale of such Property together with any additional Expenses incurred by GG. GG will return the Property to the Seller upon receipt of the Net Sale Proceeds and Expenses, unless prevented from doing so for reasons beyond GG’s control.
(b) GG shall not be obliged to check the ability of Buyers to pay for Property and shall have absolute discretion whether to use any of the rights and remedies against defaulting Buyers contained in the Conditions of Business for Buyers.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS AND BUYERS Each auction is prepared in advance and is on public view at Sotheby’s saleroom for several days before the sale. No passes or appointments are required.
CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
All lots are offered subject to gavin Gardiner Limited’s Conditions of Business.
ESTIMATES AND RESERVES
Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no predetermined starting prices. Estimates may be subject to revision. Published estimates are exclusive of buyer’s premium and VAT. All lots are subject to reserves. The reserve price is never higher than the low pre-sale estimate.
BUYER’S PREMIUM AND VAT
A buyer’s premium of 22.5% is applicable to all the lots in this sale.
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.
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.
PAYMENT
Payment is due in sterling immediately after the sale and before purchases can be released. Payments in person can be made in the saleroom on the day of the auction. After this payments must be made by post, card transactions by telephone or electronic transfer to our bank. Gavin Gardiner Ltd. welcome the following methods of payment:
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
We are pleased to accept major credit cards (regrettably we are unable to accept American Express card payments), for which a surcharge will be made of 3% of the transaction total. This is to cover the charge made to us by our bank. There is no charge for payments made by debit card.
STERLING BANKER’S DRAFT OR BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE AND ELECTRONIC OR WIRE TRANSFER
Drawn on a recognised UK bank or building society.
STERLING CHEQUE OR CASH
Please not that we require seven days to clear sterling cheques where the amount exceeds the cheque card guarantee limit, unless special arrangements have been made with the auctioneer in advance of the sale (normally the presentation of a letter of guarantee from your bank). We always reserve the right to hold goods until a cheque is cleared.
Cash payments will not be accepted above £6.000.
ELECTRONIC AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Wire transfers can be made directly to our bank: National Westminster Bank Plc. 60 High Street Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 1SL
Sort Code: 60 03 08 Account Number : 74044397 Account Name: Gavin Gardiner Limited
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Gavin Gardiner Limited Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories
COMMISSION BID SLIP
Fax number for bids only until Friday 26 August +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Saturday 27 August: +44(0) 1764 694 286
SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL 29 AUGUST 2016
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 22.5% on the hammer price and any VAT or amounts in lieu of VAT which may be due on the buyer’s premium and hammer price(s). Please see Guide to Prospective Buyers in the catalogue.
LOT NO.
DESCRIPTION
BID IN £
All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT.
Please submit your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precidence. Bids should be submitted at least 24 hours before the auction. Please write clearly and check your bids carefully.
LOT NO.
DESCRIPTION
BID IN £
NAME (BLOCK LETTERS) ADDRESS (BLOCK LETTERS)
POST CODE:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FAX NO.
EMAIL:
DATE:
SIGNATURE: enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551
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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. Please complete the bidding slip for this purpose printed in the back of the auction catalogue. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction.
Please record accurately the lot numbers, brief description and the maximum hammer price that you are willing to pay for each lot. Up until Friday 26 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875300 From Saturday 27 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1764 694 286
Please place your bids as early as possible, as in the event of identical bids being received, the earliest will take precedence. Please submit your bids at least 24 hours prior to the start of the auction.
Bids placed by telephone are accepted at the caller’s risk and must be confirmed in writing either by letter or fax. We will try to purchase the lot(s) for you at the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum price that you indicate. “Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Bids should be placed in catalogue order.
TELEPHONE BIDS It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. This service is offered free of charge and is subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service. Please complete the bidding slip and clearly mark it “Telephone”. For further information please call the numbers published at the front of the auction catalogue.
GAVIN GARDINER LIMITED’S AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE If Gavin Gardiner Limited sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below Gavin Gardiner Limited will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Gavin Gardiner Limited for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price.
The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable.
“Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property. Property shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling).
Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:-
(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or
(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion); or (iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description. To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:-
(i) notify Gavin Gardiner Limited in writing within one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be Counterfeit; and
Gavin Gardiner Limited has discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Gavin Gardiner Limited may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer's cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to Gavin Gardiner Limited. Gavin Gardiner Limited shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event Gavin Gardiner Limited decides to rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert reports, provided always that the costs of such reports have been approved in advance and in writing by Gavin Gardiner Limited.
(ii) return the Property to Gavin Gardiner Limited in the same condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer good title in the Property, free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale.
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