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J.P. SMITHSON (GUNMAKER)
A LITTLE USED .375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. T-235, 25 1/2in. nitro barrel, sight rib engraved 'J.P. SMITHSON GUNMAKER', open sights and two folding leaf sights with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked 100, 200 and 300, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, engraved recoil blocks, hinged floorplate with push button release, blacked finish, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, fleur de lys chequering, sling eyes, pistolgrip-cap, darkwood finial, 14in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad
£7,000-9,000
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HARTMANN & WEISS
AN EXCEPTIONAL FUNK-ENGRAVED TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 8575, with interchangeable .35 Whelen and .270 Win. barrels, 24in. nitro .35 Whelen barrel with gold bands at the breech and short infundibuliform matted sight section, the barrel gold-inlaid 'HARTMANN & WEISS . HAMBURG', and engraved with the calibre designation, finely matted ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with engraved flip up moonsight and with two gold bands at the muzzle;
24 5/8in. .270 Win. barrel with gold bands at the breech and short infundibuliform matted sight section, the barrel gold-inlaid 'HARTMANN & WEISS . HAMBURG', and engraved with the calibre designation, finely matted ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with engraved flip up moonsight and with two gold bands at the muzzle;
take-down Mauser action (with thumb cutout) with finely engraved sight mount bases fitted for three telescopic sights; a Zeiss Diavari Z 1,25-4x24 T* in colour-hardened quickly-detachable mounts; a Zeiss Diavari V 5-15x42 T* in colour-hardened quickly-detachable mounts and a Zeiss Varipoint 2,5-10x50 T* telescopic sight in blued quickly-detachable mounts, bolt with fine acanthus scroll engraving and gold 'F' detail, the rear with adjustable peep sight, progressive radial chequering to handle, hinged floorplate with push button release, fine acanthus scroll engraving with decorative borders to action and furniture, signed 'FUNK', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including 1/2in. leather covered recoil pad, in its fitted leather double motorcase with provision for both barrels, all three telescopic sights and accessories, with canvas and leather outer
£25,000-30,000
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ORIGINAL MAUSER
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED .375 H&H MAGNUM 'MODEL M 03' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. M006508, 24 7/8in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1,7-10x42 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, set trigger, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, pistolgrip-cap, 14 5/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad
£1,000-1,500
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ORIGINAL MAUSER
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED .416 REM. MAG. 'MODEL M 03' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. M005817, 24 7/8in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6X42 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, pistolgrip-cap, 14 5/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad
£1,000-1,500
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J.P. SAUER & SOHN
A .30-06 SPR. 'MODEL 202' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. N49004, 23 7/8in. unsighted nitro barrel, the receiver with telescopic sight base rails, blued finish, detachable box magazine, set trigger, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, raised comb, palm swell, sling swivels and Sauer neoprene sling, (the rear mount quickly-detachable, provision for quickly-detachable front swivel to fore-end finial), trade marked pistolgrip cap, 14in. pull including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, in its Sauer universal case
£700-900
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MEDWELL & PERRETT
A .416 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. M303P, 23 7/8in. nitro barrel with adjustable block-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with telescopic sight rings in quickly-detachable mounts, recoil blocks gold-inlaid with M&P in script, hinged floorplate with push button release, highly-figured stock with cheekpiece, monte carlo comb, pistolgrip-cap and finial, sling swivels with a leather twin shoulder strap, 14 7/8in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, in a Sauer universal case
£2,500-3,500
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VEKTOR
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED .375 H&H MAGNUM 'LAND ROVER EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE' DOUBLE SQUARE-BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. RSA98035, 24 1/4in. nitro reproved barrel with matt sight rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights with gold-inlaid sight lines, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with folding protector, the receiver side-mounted with Karl Kahles Helia 4x36 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 1/4in. pull including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, in its fitted full length brass-cornered oak and leather case with Jurie Majoor trade label, Land Rover branded oil bottle, cleaning kit and 'Land Rover Exclusive Lifestyle Hunting Rifle Series' owner's manual
£4,000-6,000
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GEORGE GIBBS
A 6.5X54 MS TAKE-DOWN 'MODELL 1903' MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2996A / B5433, 26in. nitro barrel engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS. BRISTOL & 35 SAVILE ROW. LONDON. W.', open sights with four folding leaf sights for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, block-mounted bead fore-sight, receiver mounted with a Kassnar Beta 3 4x32 telescopic sight on a quickly-detachable side-rail, detachable box magazine, hollowed round bolt handle, boldly-figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling eyes, 14 1/4in. pull
£700-900
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THEO JUNG (LOHMAR)
A VERY FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED .404 JEFFERY DOUBLE SQUARE-BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. I 1349, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel gold-inlaid 'MANUFACTUR T. JUNG. LOHMAR', and with twin gold band details at the breech end, finely matted sight rib with gold line bordering and gold-inlaid with the calibre designation, open sights and two folding leaf sights, finely file cut finish with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 200 metres, finely matted ramp-mounted gold bead fore-sight with gold line detailing and fold-over moonsight / protector, double square-bridge action with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases with chequered tops and gold line bordering, colour-hardened bolt with progressive radial cut chequering and gold highlighting, engraved and colour-hardened recoil blocks with gold line border, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, blued trigger, best acanthus scroll engraving overall, retaining virtually full colour-hardened finish, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, colour-hardened and engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and sling swivels, 15 1/4in. pull including 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad
£10,000-15,000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE 9.3X74R SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 30020, 26in. nitro reproved barrels (converted from .360 Express, London proofed in 2006), with raised matt rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Z6 1-6x24 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, the rings gold-inlaid 'CHAS. LANCASTER LONDON. CAL 9.3X74R NO. 30020', the tubes engraved CHARLES LANCASTER. LONDON. ENGLAND' at the breech end, treble-grip action with deeply carved serpentine fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates gold-inlaid 'CHAS LANCASTER LONDON', the underside with a banner gold-inlaid with the calibre designation, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. highly-figured replacement stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), fore-end with matching wood and with grip-catch release lever, weight 11lb. 4oz., in its best quality custom made brass-cornered leather case with full complement of accessories, including horn handled turnscrews, horn snap-block, inscribed bone striker pit (with spare strikers), snap caps, cleaning kit and nickel-plated oil bottle
£8,000-12,000
The rifle is supplied with a sighting target dated Sept 2010 using RWS 285Gr Teilmantel Rundkopf Geschoss, and 52 rounds of this ammunition
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A 16-BORE / 6.5X52R OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 7135 / 141.23, 25 11/16in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2015, partially struck off) with solid raised matt top rib, flip-up open sights, bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 2 1/2in. shot chamber, bored approx. full choke, treble-grip action with ornately carved fence, automatic safety, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, Germanic border and scroll engraving, lockplates with blued finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, chequered pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including steel buttplate (with trap), crack at toe, sculpted fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 7lb. 9oz.
£1,200-1,400
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JOSEPH LANG & SONS
A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4144, 26in. black powder only fine etched damascus barrels with broad matt rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 150 and 200 yards, bead fore-sight, the centre of the rib with a gold-inlaid cartouche, gold-inlaid 'JOSEPH LANG & SONS. 22. COCKSPUR STREET PALL MALL LONDON.' and with a further decorative gold-inlaid cartouche towards the muzzle, 2 1/2in. chambers, quadruple-grip action with carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with bolted high spurred hammers, sprung rotary-underlever, fine acanthus scroll engraving with gold line detailing, 14 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock (cracked at hand) with cheekpiece, engraved and gold highlighted steel pistolgrip-cap and engraved and gold highlighted steel buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, decorated en suite, weight 9lb. 15oz.
£2,500-3,500
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed on the 9th September 1870 as a '12-bore lever under guard' rifle for 'H.H. JAM SHREE VEEBHAJEE' (sic) of Nawanagar This will likely refer to H.H. Jam Saheb Shri Vibhaji II Ranmalji, 17th Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (b. 1827 - d. April 28. 1895) ruler of the Nawanagar Princely State between 1852 and 1895.
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FRANZ SODIA
A 5.6X52R SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4472.69, 22 1/2in. nitro reproved octagonal to round barrel (chamber sleeved from a previous calibre) with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'FRANZ SODIA - FERLACH', and mounted with a Swarovski 6x36A Habicht telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, treble-grip action with carved percussion fence, rebounding back-action lock with sculpted hammer, set triggers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplate with a running deer and the makers name, bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb.
£1,200-1,600
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MANTON & CO.
A .45-90 WIN. MARTINI-ACTION RIFLE, serial no. R002, serial number on barrel only, nitro reproved heavy octagonal barrel (originally marked at .45.70) with open sights removed and with dovetailed insert, aperture fore-sight, the hand mounted with an adjustable vernier rearsight, Martini action with cross hatch bordering and finely engraved side panels, the right side with 'MANTON & Co.' in a flowing banner, cocking-indicator and side safety, 14 5/8in. replacement stock with monte carlo comb and 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, replacement fore-end
£500-700
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HOLLOWAY & CO.
A .450 NO.2 NITRO EXPRESS (3 1/2IN.) ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 23882, 23 7/8in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, three folding leaf-sights with inlaid sight lines and marked '1', '2' and '3', and with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, dovetailed ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, tubes engraved 'HOLLOWAY & CO. LONDON', Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, border engraving, retaining much renewed colour-hardening, 13 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 12lb. 2oz.
£3,000-5,000
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ORSI & ORSI (MILANO)
A FABBRIZIOLI-ENGRAVED 7X65R FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9269, cat. no. 8493, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, manual tang safety, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerplate signed 'N. FABBRIZIOLI INC.', bright finish, 13 7/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, engraved skeletal steel buttplate and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 11oz.
£3,000-5,000
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AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY
A 9.3X74R DOUBLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 43574, 24 3/8in. nitro barrels with scroll-engraved matt sight rib, open sights, scroll-engraved ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Varipoint 1,1-4x24 T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, the tubes engraved 'AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY. ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE', treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, short side-bolsters, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, fine engraving of acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, bright finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension and 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end inset in gold with the Lebeau-Courally crest, weight 8lb. 13oz., in its fitted canvas and leather case
£8,000-10,000
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FRANZ SODIA (FERLACH)
A 9.3X64mm DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 23040, with extra .222 Rem. / 9.3x64mm combination barrels, 26in. Bohler Super Blitz-steel nitro 9.3x64mm barrels with raised matt sight rib, engraved 'FRANZ SODIA. FERLACH', with open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5...6x42 T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts;
25 3/4in. Bohler Super Blitz-steel nitro .222Rem / 9.3x64mm combination barrels with raised sight rib engraved with the calibre designation, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the over barrel engraved 'W. & O. DITTMANN. HAMBURG', the breech end mounted with a Kahles Helia CB 7x65 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable engraved and gold highlighted telescopic sight mounts;
three piece fore-end, quadruple grip action with carved leaf side-bolsters, automatic safety, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, gold-washed set triggers, bold Germanic scroll engraving, the sideplates with African game scenes of elephant and buffalo, the underside with a lion, old silver finish, the triggerguard blued and with gold line details, 14 7/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with hogsback comb, cheekpiece, horn birdshead pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 15oz. (9.3x64mm barrels) and 9lb. 14oz. (combination barrels), in a lightweight leather case with provision for both sets of barrels and one telescopic sight
£4,000-6,000
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LUDWIG BOROVNIK
AN OBILTSCHNIG-ENGRAVED 6.5X57R DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 40. 5076, 23 5/8in. Bohler Super Blitz-steel nitro barrels, border engraved sight rib inscribed 'LUD. BOROVNIK FERLACH', with open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari VM 2,5-10x50 T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, three piece fore-end with wooden side-fillets, quadruple grip action with oak leaf and acorn designs carved in high relief on the side bolsters, automatic safety, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, fine Germanic scroll engraving, the sideplates carved in high relief with a woodland scene of roe deer on the left and a mountain scene of chamois on the right, the underside with a lone mouflon, signed 'Obiltschnig', the triggerguard gold-inlaid with a monogram 'PK', old silver finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, fishscale chequering, sling swivels, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 9lb., in its lightweight leather case (no provision for 'scope)
£6,000-8,000
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LUDWIG BOROVNIK
A HORN-ENGRAVED 9.3X74R DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 40. 4272, 25 1/2in. Bohler Rasant-steel nitro barrels engraved 'EDUARD KETTNER - KOLN', with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5...6x42 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, three-piece fore-end with wooden side-fillets, quadruple grip action with rococo designs carved in high relief on the side bolsters, automatic safety, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the sideplates carved in high relief with woodland scenes of red deer and wild boar, signed 'HORN G', old silver finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, sling swivels, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 9lb. 1oz., in a universal case
£5,000-7,000
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BIGNAT
AN ORNATE, GREGOR STOEGNER-CARVED 12-BORE / 7X57R DOUBLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 71144, 25 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2015) with wooden side-fillets, matt rib with open sights and bead foresight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, 2 3/4in. shot chamber, bored approx. full choke, hold-open toplever carved with a ram's head, gold pin cocking-indicators, set front trigger, the action and furniture deeply and ornately carved with stylised fir motifs on a matt background, interspersed with vignettes of an ibex on the triggerguard, the underside with St. Hubert and the Hubertus Hirsch with the crucifix detailed in gold, the barrel breech ends with an eagle on the left, a pair of beavers on the right, the decorative sideplates deeply carved with wolves baying at two silvertip bears in a forest on the left, the right sideplate with a woodland scene of a pack of wolves attacking a bull moose whilst the female flees, signed 'G. Stoegner', 14 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with fish-scale chequering, fore-end chipped right edge, weight 7lb. 6oz.
£4,000-6,000
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J. FANZOI
A 7X65R SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 178.74, 25 5/8in. Bohler Rasant-steel nitro barrels with stepped matt top-rib engraved 'J. FANZOI - FERLACH', open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-Z 4x32 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, three-piece fore-end, quadruple-grip alloy action with side-bolsters, removable striker discs, manual safety, set triggers, Germanic scroll engraving with woodland scenes of deer and wild boar, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, hogsback comb, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 2oz., in a universal case
£1,500-2,000
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FRANZ SODIA
A .243WIN. / 7X75R OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 15028, 25 5/8in. Bohler Rasant-steel nitro barrels with stepped matt top-rib engraved 'FRANZ SODIA . FERLACH', open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, three-piece fore-end, scroll-back quadruple-grip action with leaf carved side-bolsters, removable striker discs, toplever pierced with a squirrel hoarding nuts, automatic safety, set triggers, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard gold-inlaid with the monogram 'GMC', bright and blued finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz., in a leather leg of mutton case
£2,000-3,000
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ARMI CONCARI LECCO
A ZACCHI-ENGRAVED 20-BORE / 6,5X57R SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 4522, 27 5/8in. Bohler Super Blitz-steel nitro barrels, raised file-cut rib with a cartouche gold-inlaid 'ARMI CONCARI LECCO CAL 20/20 MAG 6,5X57R', flip-up open sights with gold sight line, bead fore-sight, the breech end with fine acanthus scroll detailing and mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-Z 6x42T* telescopic sight in engraved quickly-detachable mounts, treble-grip action with leaf and berry carved side-bolsters, tang-mounted shot / ball selector switch with gold-inlaid calibre details, side safety lever with gold-inlaid 'F' and 'S' details (not operating), set front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, decorative sideplates and furniture engraved with very fine acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral bouquets, the triggerplate signed 'inc. Zacchi', the triggerguard gold-inlaid with the monogram 'AB', the tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, old silver finish, 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with engraved Deeley & Edge patent release catch and fluted horn finial, weight 9lb., in its lightweight leather case
£2,000-3,000
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FRANZ SODIA
A ZACCHI-ENGRAVED 9.3X64MM OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 23723, 25 1/2in. Bohler Super Blitz-steel nitro barrels with stepped matt top-rib engraved 'FRANZ SODIA FERLACH', open sights and folding leaf sight, ramped bead fore-sight, three-piece fore-end, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, removable striker discs, manual safety, hand-detachable lockplates with concealed flush release lever, cocking-indicators, set triggers, the side-bolsters finely carved in relief with trailing leaves, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the triggerplate signed 'Zacchi', the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock (minor setting crack above right lockplate) with sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb and including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 15oz., in its fitted leather case with canvas and leather outer
£3,000-5,000
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FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM
A 7X65R 'MODEL 88 B/SS' PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR / NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 82088, 25in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the breech end with gold line detailing and mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1 1/4-4x20 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, fore-end with ejector / non-ejector selector switch, treble-grip action with side-bolsters, gold pin cocking-indicators, manual safety, set front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 7/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, engraved steel ammunition trap and including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 9oz., in a lightweight leather case with original paperwork including Heym certificate, instruction manual and sighting targets
£5,000-7,000
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ZIEGENHAHN & SOHN
A LITTLE USED .500 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 7898, 24 3/4in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and folding leaf sight with gold line detailing, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the breech end mounted with a Docter red dot sight, scroll-back action with carved fences, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling eyes and engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 10lb.
£7,000-9,000
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W. GLASER WAFFEN (ZURICH)
A GEBRUDER MERKEL 12-BORE / 9.3X72R DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 19874, with extra 12-bore shot barrels, 26in. nitro combination barrels with raised matt top-rib, wooden side-fillets, open sights and bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Carl Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, (with leather carry case), 2 1/2in. shot chamber, bored approx. full choke;
28in. nitro 12-bore shot barrels with 8mm raised matt top-rib, wooden side fillets, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. full and extra full choke; scroll back quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety, gold pin cocking-indicators, set front trigger, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the side bolsters carved in high relief with thistle motifs on a matted background, the underside with a scrolling banner engraved 'SUHLER WAFFENWERK GEBRUDER MERKEL, SUHL', old silver finish, 14 5/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, horn drop points and buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 7lb. 5oz. (combination barrels) and 6lb. 13oz. (shot barrels), in a leather leg of mutton case with provision for both sets of barrels
£1,200-1,600
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .400 / .350 RIGBY 'CLASS C' ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 16933, 26in. Rigby trade mark barrels (some external pitting), raised matt rib engraved in gothic script 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 72 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', with open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards and with white metal-inlaid sight lines, ramped bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved "SPECIAL .350 BORE RIFLE" and "FOR SPECIAL CORDITE CARTRIDGE & BULLET. 300 GRAINS', Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, removable striker bar, rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and partially chequered steel buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 9lb. 11oz.
£3,500-4,500
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KARL GRUND (FERLACH)
A FINE 20-BORE / 9.3X74R SIDEPLATED NON-EJECTOR VIERLING, serial no. 040137, 23 3/4in. nitro barrels with fine scroll engraved sight rib (slight movement), finely chequered flip-up open sights and ramped gold bead fore-sight, the breech ends with fine acanthus scrollwork with gold line detailing, mounted with a Zeiss Varipoint VM 1.1-4x24 T* telescopic sight in engraved and inlaid quickly-detachable mounts, 3in. shot chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, the muzzles with fine acanthus scroll detailing, bolstered quadruple-grip action with removable striker discs, carved fences, elongated top strap with manual safety and independent shot / ball selector switch, gold-washed triggers, the front a set trigger, the action, decorative sideplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets with gold highlights, bright finish, 14 3/4in. highly-figured unchequered burr walnut pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and finely engraved skeletal steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, unchequered schnabel fore-end with engraved and highlighted Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 10lb. 14oz., together with three sighting targets from Prazisions-Jagdwaffen Juch-Grund of Ferlach
£12,000-16,000
The style and design of the engraving points to the work of master engraver Joachim Deflorian.
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WILLIAM DOUGLASS & SONS
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED .470 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. P-201, 23 1/2in. nitro barrels (London proof 1996) with sight rib engraved 'WILLIAM DOUGLASS & SONS. ENGLAND.', open sights and folding leaf sights for 100 and 200 yards, ramp-mounted bead foresight, stepped treble-grip action with removable striker discs, manual safety, border engraving, the underside engraved 'WILLIAM DOUGLASS & SONS. LONDON.', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, semi-beavertail fore-end with grip-catch release, weight 10lb. 13oz.
£5,000-7,000
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L. TILMAN
A .22 WRF BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 7534, 24 3/8in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and bead fore-sight, treble-grip action with side-clips, manual safety, beaded border and scroll engraving with floral bouquets, bright finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 3/4in. horn extension, weight 6lb. 6oz.
£1,500-2,000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .303 NITRO EXPRESS 'NO.3 MODEL' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17649, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, action with removable striker discs, cocking lever return studs, elongated top strap, manual bolted safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, border engraving with scrolled detailing, the makers name inlaid in gold on the lockplates, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 13oz.
£3,000-5,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed the rifle was completed on 28th August 1903 for a Count Marvis
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD.
A .470 NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 001-05, 24in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight-rib gold-inlaid with the calibre designation, open sights and two folding leaf sights with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150 metres, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, tubes engraved 'MADE FOR W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LONDON. BY PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA. EIBAR', treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side bolsters by Pedro Arrizabalaga, removable striker discs, elongated top strap, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold arrow cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates with 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO.' in a banner, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap, 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 10oz., in its brass-mounted case with accessories
£3,000-5,000
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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A .458 WIN. MAG. (RIMLESS) BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. T11182, 26in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, sleeved to .458 Win. Mag. from .425 nitro express by J. R. & S. in 1977, matt sight rib with open sights and four folding leaf sights, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, block mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight (missing inlay), tubes engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON', with additional 'CAL .458 WIN. MAG. REGULATED FOR 500 GRAIN BULLET', treble-grip action with Westley Richards patent toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and scroll engraving with scenes of lion and tiger, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 10lb. 11oz., in a new fitted brass-cornered leather case with Westley Richards trade label and some accessories
£2,500-3,000
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WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 9.3X74MM (FLANGED) BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 6565, 26in. nitro reproved barrels (converted from .360 nitro express in 1998), raised matt rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramped bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36 T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, tubes engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS, FROM PURDEY'S. 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', slim treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, beaded border engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, bolstered fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 10lb. 3oz., in its brass-cornered leather case with some accessories and spent brass cases, the lid exterior marked 'Mrs L. DAVIDSON CULLEN . N.B.'
£2,000-3,000
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J. P. SAUER & SOHN
A 20-BORE / .222REM SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 287681, 23 5/8in. nitro reproved sleeved barrels with raised matt rib, flip-up open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, 3in. shot chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with side-clips, removable striker discs, tang mounted shot / ball selector switch and gold-pin cocking-indicator, side-mounted manual safety, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, Germanic scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 8lb. 4oz.
£500-700
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P. BERETTA
A 9,3X74R 'EXPRESS' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. L34596B, cat no. 3570, 24in. nitro barrels with stepped raised partially matted rib, open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with quickly-detachable telescopic sight rings, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, border engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 1oz.
£1,800-2,200
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H. MAHILLON
A SMEETS-ENGRAVED 9X57R BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 2770, 24 7/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels, raised matt rib with flip-up open sights and bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a B. Nickel Variabel 1-4x E/D/S telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, the tubes engraved 'Maison H. Mahillon Bruxelles. Fabr. d'Armes de S.M. Le Roi', rounded bar treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs and short side bolsters, manual safety, articulated front trigger, fully engraved with fine acanthus scroll engraving, the action descreetly signed with the makers details, the triggerplate signed 'Graveur L. Smeets', silver finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, weight 8lb. 6oz., in a leather slip
£1,500-2,000
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A. HOLLIS & SON
A .360 NO.2 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 15164, 25 7/8in. nitro barrels, sight rib with later matt finish and calibre designation, open sights and three folding leaf sights (later) marked 50, 100, 150 and 200, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved 'A. HOLLIS & SON. LONDON. RIFLE MAKERS TO H.R.H. DUKE OF CONNAUGHT', treble-grip action with removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight
£6,000-8,000
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WILFRIED GLANZNIG
AN EXCEPTIONAL, DEFLORIAN-ENGRAVED 20-BORE / 7X65R SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 53109, 25 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels with raised rib signed in gold script by the maker and with symmetrical floral and scroll flourishes, finely engraved flip-up open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 2,5-10x48 T* telescopic sight in finely engraved quickly-detachable mounts, 3in. shot chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, the shot barrel extractor with provision for rifle insert cartridge extractor extensions, slim treble-grip action with carved fences and finely carved side bolsters, elongated top tang with sprung shot / ball selector switch, manual side-safety, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, set front trigger, the action and furniture exquisitely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork interspersed with fine oak leaf and acorn motifs, the fore-end decorated en suite, the lockplates deeply chiselled with fine woodland game scenes of mouflon and pointer flushing pheasant, the triggerplate signed 'J. Deflorian', old silver finish, 14 3/4in. very highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, finely engraved steel pistolgrip-cap with a monogram and dedication, finely engraved sling swivels, 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 5oz., in a leather case
£25,000-30,000
Provenance: Wilfried Glanznig is regarded by many as the finest gunmaker in Austria, producing work that is the equal of anything else in the world and amassing a loyal following along the way. He was born 13th January 1943 and began his career, aged 18, when he went to work under Josef Just in Ferlach. He remained with Just until 1975, a spell of fourteen years, when he attained the title of Master Gunmaker. He set-up his own workshop the following year and initially set-about building simple kipplauf and combination rifles with boxlock actions. Two years later he applied himself to the relative complexities of the sidelock, and built a single-trigger ejector drilling. Since 1982 he has built only 'best' sidelock guns. Glanznig considers the year 2000 to be his zenith when he completed a series of, as he describes, "grand complications" in the form of drillings and vierlings, all with single-triggers and full ejectors.Joachim Deflorian was commissioned to engrave this and the following Lot. He was born 31st January in Bozen, Italy and spent his childhood in the Tyrol. Here he showed an artistic bent and drew many fine landscapes; a talent he probably inherited from his grandfather who was an artist and wood-carver of some note. Deflorian enrolled in the Ferlach School for Handguns in 1959 where he learnt the skills of a gunmaker. Once his military service was at an end he returned to Ferlach and worked as a gunmaker for Josef Hambrusch. He spent a deal of time with Hambrusch observing his brother-in-law, who was the firm's engraver, and decided that this was the path he wished to follow. In order to do this he returned to the gunmaking school for training but remained 'at the bench' for Hambrusch in the afternoon. He was taken under the wing of master engraver, Johann Singer, and once qualified was offered commissions by many of Ferlach's top makers. He has expressed that he considers it an honour to be asked to work for Glanznig.Two full length 5.6x52R rifle inserts by Keller & Simmann can be made available to the purchaser of this Lot, but they will require proofing before release. One will require the cartridge extractor extension.
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WILFRIED GLANZNIG
AN EXCEPTIONAL, DEFLORIAN-ENGRAVED .30-06 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE-BARRELLED 'KIPPLAUF' SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 53050, 2 1/2in. octagonal blued nitro barrel with raised sight rib, finely engraved open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 2,5-10x48 T* telescopic sight in finely engraved quickly-detachable mounts, the rib signed by the maker and the whole with symmetrical floral and scroll flourishes, slim action with finely sculpted standing breech, removable striker disc, automatic safety, gold-inlaid cocking-indicator, set trigger, the action, lockplate and decorative sideplate and furniture exquisitely engraved with tight acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, the fore-end decorated en suite, the lockplate signed 'W. GLANZNIG' in a scrolling banner, the triggerplate signed 'J. Deflorian', 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with fluted grip, cheekpiece, finely engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and sling swivels, including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb. 11oz.
£25,000-30,000
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IMMAN MEFFERT (SUHL)
A 16-BORE / 9,3X72R BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 8878 / 2544, with extra 16-bore shot barrels, 27 1/2in. black powder only combination barrels with raised matt rib, banner engraved 'IMMAN MEFFERT IN SUHL', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, open sights and folding leaf sight, bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Dural-Dialytan 4x telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 2 1/2in. shot chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke;
29 3/4in. black powder only 16-bore shot barrels with raised matt rib, banner engraved 'IMMAN MEFFERT IN SUHL' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both;
rounded bar action with side panels and slender carved serpentine fences, underlever, broad matted standing breech with pin cocking-indicators, manual safety, set front trigger, Germanic scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of roe deer, wildfowl, pointers and partridge, old silver finish, 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, leaf carved pistolgrip, the fore-end decorated en suite, sling swivels, engraved steel ammunition trap and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 10oz. (combination barrels) and 6lb. 4oz. (shot barrels)
£2,000-3,000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE .450 / .400 (3 1/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 18997, 25 1/2in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100 and 200 yards, block-mounted bead fore-sight, the sunken rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID-PRESSED STEEL', proofed 60 grain cordite, 400 grain bullet;
sprung rotary underlever, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, side-clips and short side-bolsters, bolted automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine engraving of acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 5oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case
£15,000-20,000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE .450 / .400 (3 1/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS 'MODELE ROYAL DE LUXE' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 30449, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib (previously tapped and re-plugged) with open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, toplever engraved 'MODELE DE LUXE', elongated top-strap, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking lever return studs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, chequered articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved with bold scrolling acanthus interspersed with mythical beasts, serpents and lizards, the underside with a Green Man and a cartouche inscribed 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR', retaining some colour-hardening, 15in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, steel pistolgrip-cap with trap engraved with a further Green Man, 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 10lb. 6oz., in a modern brass-cornered leather case with Holland & Holland trade label
£25,000-30,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed as a '.450/400 Model de Luxe hammerless ejector rifle' with '26in. barrels, treble grip, hand detachable locks, top lever and auto safety, pistol hand and cap box, cheekpiece, long top strap, standard + 2 leaves, chequered butt, loops for sling'. The date of completion was 29th November 1922 and the rifle was made for 'Barwani'. The Maharana of the Princely state of Barwani at this time was Capt. HH Maharana Sir Ranjit Singhji II Bahadur (born 19th October 1893, died 10th October 1946)
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR 'PARADOX' SHOT AND BALL GUN, serial no. 30738, with additional 16-bore shot barrels, 26in. nitro reproved chopperlump rifled choke barrels with matt sight rib, folding leaf sights marked for 50 and 100 yards and ramped bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. NITRO-PARADOX', barrel loop numbered 15982, 2 1/2in. chambers, Col. G.Vincent Fosbery V.C. patent rifled chokes, patent no. 7568 of 1885, fore-end iron marked 'PARADOX';
28in. nitro chopperlump barrels engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke;
treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever engraved 'ROYAL EJECTOR', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche inscribed '"ROYAL" SELF-OPENER. PATENT 1922', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 13 5/8in. stock including 1/2in. extension and 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz. (Paradox barrels) and 5lb. 14oz. (shot barrels)
£7,000-9,000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 31834 / 5, 27 3/4in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid at the breech ends '1' and '2' amid bold acanthus scrollwork, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13, BRUTON STREET. LONDON. W.1.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, semi-selective single triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the undersides with cartouches engraved 'ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922' and 'HOLLAND'S SINGLE TRIGGER', 14 7/8in. figured stocks (slightly cast on) including 1 1/2in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 11oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with internal protective flap
£10,000-15,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in June 1930 with 26 1/2in. barrels, single triggers. The records state the name 'Rowden' which is crossed out and overwritten 'Stratton'.The vendor kindly informs us that the guns were passed to him by Robin Leigh-Pemberton, Baron Kingsdown, Governor of the Bank of England from 1983-1993
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'A1' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 69843 S7 / 69844 S7, 27 1/2in. (70cm) nitro barrels with solid raised matt top game ribs, gold-inlaid at the breech ends 'I' and 'II', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.I) and 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.II), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II', manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, blued actions with feathered and border engraving, 14 1/2in. replacement roachbelly stocks with new triggerguards and FN buttplates, weight 6lb. 12oz.
£2,000-2,500
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EBRALL BROS.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2806 / 7, 28in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved 'EBRALL BROS. SHREWSBURY', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a leather case
£2,500-3,500
Provenance: The guns were completed circa 1936
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2381 / 2, 29 5/8in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'F. BEESLEY. 2 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. PALL MALL CORNER', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', the tubes with 'WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, No.2 wall thicknesses just below recommended minimum, Beesley patent actions with carved leaf fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, best acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, the lockplates with the makers name in flowing banners, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/8in. replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 15oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with original trade label with charge details
£7,000-9,000
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