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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'ROYAL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27087 / 27540, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs with acanthus scroll detailing and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.1 right wall at 19-, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and 2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the undersides with cartouches engraved 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR', bright finish, 15 3/4in. figured stocks including 1 3/8in. wooden extensions and buttplates, No.1 crack to right underhorn, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories
£15,000-20,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that gun No. 27087 was competed on the 5th December 1911 for 'Gow' with 28in barrels and that 27540 was made to match in 1913, also for 'Gow'
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 19886 / 7, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels (No.1 reproved in 2015), ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke (No.1) and 1/4 and 3/4 (No.2), toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 16 1/2in. replacement stocks cast on for the left shoulder, No.1 including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories
£18,000-22,000
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'AMBASSADOR' SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 80225 / 6, 28in. nitro barrels, ribs gold-inlaid 'AMBASSADOR' in black type, the breech ends gold-inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 168, PICCADILLY, LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-washed triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, actions, decorative sideplates and furniture with bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matted background, bright finish, 15in. stocks including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads (No.2 missing escutcheon), fore-ends with gold-washed Anson push rod releases, weight 6lb. 10oz.
£3,000-3,500
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W.J. JEFFERY & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24904 / 5, 27in. nitro barrels (No.1 nitro reproved, No.2 replacements), No.1 rib engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 26. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' and the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke (both), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 5/8in. figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 6oz. (No1), 6lb. 9oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase
£3,500-4,500
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'REGENCY' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 80215 / 6, 26in. nitro barrels, ribs gold-inlaid 'Regency' in black type, the breech ends gold-inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 168, PICCADILLY, LONDON. W.1.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, scroll-back actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-washed triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matted background, bright and blued finish, 15in. well-figured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 7oz.
£2,000-2,500
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 9289 / 90, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13/14 CORK STREET. LONDON. W.1.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides marked with early trigger patent details, rolled-edge triggerguards, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. well-figured stocks including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 12oz. in their lightweight leather motor case with accessories, the lid outer embossed in gold 'H.E. General SHANKER, G.B.E.'
£20,000-25,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly conformed that the guns were ordered on the 20th December 1962 for General Shanker with 29in. barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers and two triggers and supplied with a 'LW double guncase'
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2208 / 9, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S). 41 JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, walls circa 20, self-opening actions with removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides engraved 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S', retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. highly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with canvas and leather outer
£7,000-9,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed circa 1913 as 'Best 12-bore top bar ejectors' for a Major I.H. Campbell
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED PAIR OF TALLETT- ENGRAVED 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10291 / 2, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 16. MOUNT STREET. LONDON. W.1.', the breech ends with acanthus scroll detailing and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/4 choke, actions with removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerplates signed 'D. Tallett', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 5/8in. highly-figured stocks, weight 7lb. 3oz., in their brass-cornered ok and leather case with accessories and canvas and leather outer cover
£80,000-100,000
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J. BLANCH & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE CENTENNIAL MODEL' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6731 / 2, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels (No.1 reproved, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, No.2 sleeved), engraved ribs, No.1 indistinct, No.2 with 'J. BLANCH & SON. 29. GRACECHURCH STREET. LONDON. "CENTENNIAL MODEL" WHITWORTH STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers (No.1) and 2 3/4in. chambers (No.2), bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke (No.1) and 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.2), treble-grip actions with patent gas checks, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the lockplates with extended gold alignment marks, profusely engraved with best stylised floral and acanthus motifs with ornate bordering and on a matted background, the lockplates with the makers name in scrolling banners, the triggerguards engraved with roman numerals MCMXI (1911), No.2 small fracture at bridge, bright finish, 15 1/2in. figured stocks, No.1 including 1 5/8in. wooden extension, No.2 a replacement, fore-ends with J. Blanch & Son 'improved snap bolt' release catches engraved '1' and '2', oval escutcheons engraved with 'S' surmounted by the coronet of an Earl, weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 15oz. (No.2)
£3,000-5,000
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7135 / 6, 29in. sleeved nitro barrels (by the makers in 2002), ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13, DOVER STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON. W.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/2in. figured stocks including 1in. ebonite extensions, weight 7lb. 4oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case
£7,000-9,000
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 26855 / 26954, No.1 (26855) with 30in. replacement nitro barrels, rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 168. PICCADILLY & 226 STRAND. LONDON.' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke;
No.2 (26954) with 30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraving worn smooth, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both;
treble-grip actions, automatic safeties engraved '1' and '2', border and acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved en suite, brushed and blued, 14 1/4in. stocks, weight 6lb. 15oz. (No.1) 6lb. 5oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase
£1,000-1,500
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PERAZZI - FABBRI
A RARE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'MODEL 1' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 5145 / 5163, circa 1964, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 7mm solid matt ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers pierced with dragons and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties with gold-inlaid 'S' details, cocking-indicators, border engraving, the fences carved in relief with Olea europaea leaves and fruit on a matt background, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stocks including 1/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 15oz. (No.1) 6lb. 14oz. (No.2), in a tan leather double motor case
£10,000-15,000
In 1960 Daniele Perazzi went into business with a Fiat-trained automotive engineer, Ivo Fabbri. Inspired by the great English over and under guns of Boss and Woodward, their vision was to apply modern production techniques to these timeless classics. The partnership ran until 1965 when they parted ways. Due to this short-lived partnership examples of their collaborative work are quite rare, and good examples are sought after.
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BROWNING ARMS COMPANY
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 20-BORE (3IN.) SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 01800RN168 / 01822RN168, 26in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2015) with raised matt ribs, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back actions with removable striker discs, automatic safeties, gold-washed single triggers with triggerguard mounted selector switches, partially engraved with scrollwork, blacked finish, 15 3/4in. stocks including 7/8in. ebonite extensions and 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 14oz.
£1,500-2,000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 12110 / 12125, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, the ribs engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 11. PATON ST. HAYMARKET. LONDON. 2 PIECE EJECTOR.' and inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (both), Lancaster patent assisted-opening actions, carved fences, striker discs, slim toplevers, automatic safeties with blue enamelled 'SAFE' details, dipped-edge lockplates, mainspring cramp adjuster screws, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stocks including 1/4in. buttplates, weight 6lb. 15oz. (both)
£5,000-7,000
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JENSON
A NEW AND UNUSED PAIR OF 20-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 0714 / 5, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers, manual safeties, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, partially engraved with acanthus scrollwork, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. semi-pistolgrip stocks, weight 6lb. 12oz., in fleece-lined canvas and leather gunslips (strap together to make a double)
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£2,800-3,200
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ARRIETA Y CIA.
A PAIR OF 20-BORE SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 36245 / 6, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the barrels engraved with the makers details, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl .and 1/2 choke (both), Holland & Holland type self-opening actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties, hand-detachable lockplates, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards gold-inlaid with a fleur de lys and 'AC', bright finish, 15in. stocks, weight 6lb. (both)
£7,500-8,500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14592 / 3, 29 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels (No.2 replacements in 1976), the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' (truncated) at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), self-opening actions, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, fine bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of hound flushing game, the undersides with vignettes of cranes and rabbit, brushed and blued finish, pins reblued, 14 5/8in. stocks (No.1 including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, No.2 including 1in. wooden extension and 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad and with crack to left overhorn), weight 6lb. 15oz. (No.1) 6lb. 10oz. (No.2)
£7,000-9,000
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BOSS & CO.
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial no. 3050 / 3690, 30in. fine damascus barrels, No.1 nitro reproved, rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', and '1', bored approx. true cyl. in both, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum;
No.2 black powder only, rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, some pitting;
Jones patent rotary-underlevers, carved percussion fences, rebounding back action locks, No.1 with dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, No.1 retaining traces of original colour-hardening, No.2 brushed bright, 14in. highly-figured stocks including chequered steel buttplates, fore-ends with grip-catch release levers, weight 6lb. 10oz.
£2,400-2,800
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that No.1 was completed in 1872 and that No.2 was built to match it in 1882
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.1' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 447335 / 6, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 and imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, No.1 operating manually, No.2 automatic, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in, figured stocks (cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 11oz.
£2,000-3,000
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E.J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'UTILITY' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2777 / 8, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 8 AGAR STREET. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, No.1 left wall at 19-, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, non-selective single triggers, best floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides with ovals inscribed 'UTILITY MODEL', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and renewed finish, 14 1/2in. stocks including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 7oz., in their lightweight leather motor case
£2,500-3,500
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WILLIAM EVANS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE (CENTRAL VISION) SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 16092 / 16725, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels, ribs (No.2 sunken) engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. both (No.1) and 1/4 and 3/4 choke (No.2), treble-grip actions with removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, best bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. figured stocks (cast off towards central vision, lockplates and furniture swept, No.1 likely replacement), engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a brass-cornered leather case
£3,000-4,000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 16254 / 5, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, sunken ribs engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '1' and 2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the actions, lockplates and furniture finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets with decorative bordering, the lockplates with false stepped tails, the undersides with oval cartouches inscribed 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS PATENT EJECTOR', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stocks (No.1 with small wood plugs, No.2 minor damage to underhorns), horn buttplates, weight 6lb. 7oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with leather lined interior and leather internal protecting flap, the lid exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved 'R.V. TOYNBEE. RIFLE BRIGADE'
£5,000-7,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed in December 1894 for 'Toynbee'.Captain Geoffrey Percy Robert Toynbee (18 May 1885 – 15 November 1914) was an English cricketer. He attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he was one of the most prolific batsmen for the Academy, averaging 70.71 in 1904 and 42.33 in 1905. Toynbee fought in the First World War, serving in the Rifle Brigade as a Captain. On 15 November 1914 Toynbee was killed in action at Ploegstraete, Nord-Pas-de-Calais in France.
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WILLIAM POWELL
A PAIR OF 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 21313 / 4, 26in. nitro barrels, 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the over barrels engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL' in script, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, Italian made actions with hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties, non-selective single triggers, No.1 engraved with acanthus scrollwork and game scenes, No.2 gun engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stocks including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a double motor case
£1,500-2,000
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R. BLANTON
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serIal no. 108626 / 110558, 28in. nitro barrels, raised matt ribs with ovals at the breech ends gold-inlaid '1' and '2', (no.1 rib loose), tubes engraved 'R. BLANTON. MARKET PLACE. RINGWOOD. HANTS.' and with acanthus scroll details at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 (No.1) and 1/2 and full (No.2), treble-grip actions, toplevers with ovals gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties, cocking-indicators (No.2 gold-inlaid), bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 1/2in. stocks including 1 1/2in. wooden extensions (with some inking to match), weight 6lb. 7oz.
£2,500-3,500
Provenance: The guns were completed circa 1935 / 6
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'TWELVE-TWENTY' W. BAKER 1913 PATENT ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14672 / 3, 27 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels (No2 sleeved), the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35. CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.1) and 1/4 choke in both (No.2), slender W. Baker patent assisted-opening actions, patent no.16778 of 22nd March 1913, with variant Baker patent ejectors, slender fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, border engraving, retaining virtually full renewed original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. stocks including 7/8in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a lightweight leather motor case
£4,000-6,000
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JOHN K. WILSON & SON
A PAIR OF O'BRIEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 292 / 3, 28in. nitro barrels, ribes engraved 'JOHN K. WILSON ENGLAND', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, non-selective single triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, border and acanthus scroll engraving, surrounding unsigned game scenes of partridge and English partridge (No.1) and woodcock and mallard (No.2) bright and blued finish overall, 15 1/8in. figured stocks cast towards central vision, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a canvas motor case
£4,000-6,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1988 / 9 and that the engraving was executed by Danny O'Brien
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR' SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27295 / 6, 30in. nitro barrels (No.1 replacements), the ribs engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR EJECTOR. 141 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. (No.1 rib engraving illegible) and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke (both) some pitting in both barrels, No.1 right wall thickness below recommended minimum, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved en suite, 14 3/4in. stocks including 1in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 9oz. (both), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase
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A. JOS. DEFOURNY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE DEFOURNY-PATENT DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, MADE FOR M.M. GATIMEL, MARSEILLE, serial no. 16126 / 7, 27 1/2in. 'Andrews Toledo Steel' nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs, the top tubes engraved ''ANDREWS TOLEDO STEEL WORKS. SHEFFIELD. N.' and 'FAIT POUR M.M. GATIMEL A MARSEILLE' on No.1, No.2 with 'FAIT PAR A. JOS. DEFOURNY - HERSTAL' and 'FAIT POUT M.M. GATIMEL A MARSEILLE', three-piece fore-ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke (No.2), hold-open toplevers (one return spring loose), manual safeties, cocking-indicators, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the bolsters engraved en suite, bright finish, 14 1/4in. stocks including 1/2in. extensions, weight 6lb. 12oz. (both)
£7,000-9,000
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'MOD. 701' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 143641 / 2, circa 1974, 26in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved 'WEBLEY & SCOTT. BIRMINGHAM' with acanthus scrollwork at the breech ends and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.1 right wall at 18, sculpted toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. figured stocks, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, bolstered fore-ends, weight 6lb., in their brass-cornered leather case with patterning targets
£4,000-6,000
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3659 / 60, 26in. nitro barrels (loose on actions), ribs engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 119 EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON. W.', (the No.1 gun also with 'LTD.'), and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, some pits, No.2 right wall at 19, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, bold acanthus scroll engraving with feathered bordering and central Hellis 'crossed feathers' details, decorative recessed sideplates engraved en suite, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 16in. stocks including 2 3/4in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 5oz.
£2,500-3,500
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.2' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 491693 / 4, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, engraved arcaded fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, acanthus scroll engraving, 14in. stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz.
£2,000-3,000
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BROWNING
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'CITORI GRADE 7' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 16509NM953 / 14327NY953, 26in. nitro reproved barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-ribs, 3in. chambers, invector multichokes (with two spares), hold-open toplevers, manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, gold-washed triggers, blacked actions deeply carved with bold acanthus scrollwork, surrounding gold-inlaid vignettes of a brace of pheasant and a flush of mallard, the undersides gold-inlaid with a setter, the triggerguards gold-inlaid with a partridge, 13 3/4in. well-figured American walnut semi-pistolgrip stocks including 1 1/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pads, weight 8lb. 5oz., in an aluminium flight case with nylon outer cover
£1,200-1,600
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C.S. ROSSON
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3476 / 3528, 27in. nitro barrels, narrow game ribs engraved 'C.S. ROSSON & CO. RAMPANT HORSE STREET. NORWICH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), wall thicknesses below recommended minimum one tube each gun, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the undersides with vignettes of English partridge, brushed bright and blued finish overall, minor repairs at knuckles, 14 7/8in. well-figured stocks including 1in. leather-covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 2oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 7oz. (No.2), in a leather double motor case with Rosson trade label
£4,000-6,000
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WILLIAM POWELL
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 11045 / 12487, 30in. nitro barrels (No.1 nitro reproved, wall thicknesses just below recommended minimum), the ribs engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON, 35 CARR'S LANE, BIRMINGHAM.' (No.1 rib engraving indistinct), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke (both), treble-grip actions, automatic safeties with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks including 1/2in. ebonite extensions, No.1 with escutcheon engraved 'H.C.W.V. JUNE 7TH 1902 PRESENTED BY THE CLAYDON TENANTRY', No.2 with knot at hand, weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) 6lb. 11oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered leather double guncase.
£2,000-3,000
Provenance: The vendor kindly informed us that that gun no. 11045 was made for and presented to Sir Harry Calvert Verney of Claydon House, Buckinghamshire by the Claydon Tenantry in July 1902, gun no 12487 was ordered by Sir Harry Verney, Bart. and completed in July 1927 to pair with the other.
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ARRIETA FOR FURSTENBERG
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUNDED-BAR HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 37685 FS 732 / 37686 FS 733, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid at the breech ends '1' and '2', right tubes engraved in script 'Furstenberg', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, border engraving, the lockplates signed in script 'Furstenberg' bright finish, 15 1/2in. stocks, weight 6lb. 11oz., in their brass-cornered leather case, with Gustav Freiherr Von Furstenberg Jagdwaffen trade label
£3,500-4,500
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 17372 / 3, 30in. nitro barrels, No.1 replacements (in 1979), No.2 reproved (in 1977), ribs engraved 'CHARLES BOSWELL. 126. STRAND. LONDON. W.C. SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends (No.1 engraved to match original on No.2), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall 14 7/8in. stocks (repair to toe No.1) including 1in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 11oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak lined leather case
£3,000-5,000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A LITTLE USED PAIR OF KELLY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 28231 / 2, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with slim raised solid matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid at the breech ends '1' and '2', side ribs, over barrels engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, the actions, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved in high relief with flowing acanthus and foliate motifs, surrounding game scenes of English patridge, pheasant and woodcock, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stocks, beavertail fore-ends, weight 7lb. 6oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with accessories and canvas and leather outer
£70,000-90,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1979 and that the engraving was executed by S. Kelly
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF GRIFNEE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) 'MODEL DE LUXE' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 41135 / 6, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved in script 'MODEL DE LUXE' and with fine foliate designs at the breech ends with gold ovals inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33 BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, side-clipped fences, toplevers with gold ovals inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, the fences exquisitely carved in high relief with bulrushes and wheat-ear bordering, the actions and furniture with superlatively carved with floral and thistle designs bordered with further wheat-ear motifs, the fore-ends engraved en suite, the lockplates finely engraved with striking scenes of mallard and geese in wetland settings, the underside of the No.1 gun with a finely engraved vignette of a capercaillie, the No.2 similarly with a buck hare, the triggerplates signed 'Ph. Grifnee', bright finishes overall, 15 3/8in. highly-figured stocks, weight 7lb. 9oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with accessories and canvas and leather outer
£80,000-120,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1992 together with the following Lot, sequentially numbered, for the same client. They remain in virtually unfired condition.The engraver, Philippe Grifnee universally recognised as being one of the world's finest gun engravers, sadly passed away in May 2012 at the age of 59. He graduated from the Liege School of Engraving in 1970, having spent much of his time there under the tutelage of the renowned Rene Delcour. He refined his skills at Auguste Francotte between 1970 and 1988, and returned to the Liege School of Engraving, this time as a teacher. In 1988, his talent was recognised by Holland & Holland and he engraved a number of guns for them - which lead to a contract with them to exclusively engrave their guns between 1992 and 1997. After his contract ended, he continued to work on Holland and Holland guns and his skills were also retained by James Purdey & Sons. He was twice awarded medals for his work by the Belgian Government, a silver medal in 1992 and a gold in 1999.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF GRIFNEE-ENGRAVED 20-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) 'MODEL DE LUXE' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 41137 / 8, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved in script 'MODEL DE LUXE' and with fine foliate designs at the breech ends with ovals gold-inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33 BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, side-clipped fences, toplevers with ovals gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties finely engraved with star designs and with gold 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, the actions, lockplates and furniture exquisitely carved in high relief with scrolling stylised floral and leaf motifs on a stippled matt background, the fore-ends carved en suite, the lockplates superbly deeply carved with game scenes of grouse and English partridge (No.1) and woodcock and pheasant (No.2), the undersides carved with vignettes of arctic fox (No.1) and a bird of prey with rabbit (No.2), the action bars carved in relief with the makers name, the triggerplates signed 'Ph. Grifnee', bright finishes overall, 15 1/4in. highly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with accessories and canvas and leather outer
£100,000-150,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1992 together with the previous Lot, sequentially numbered, for the same client. They remain in virtually unfired condition.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE 'ROYAL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 29382, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with floral bouquets, the lockplates with beaded bordering, the underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' in an elaborate cartouche, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stock, small repairs to underhorns, circular gold escutcheon bearing a crest and motto 'MY TRUST IS IN GOD', weight 6lb. 11oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case
£8,000-12,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1923 for a Lancelot Dent
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
AN UNUSUAL UNSIGNED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16417, 29in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1961), rib engraved 'BARRELS BY WILLIAM FORD LTD. BIRMINGHAM.', beaded border and scroll engraved at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, unsigned plain scroll-back treble-grip action incorporating A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 287, J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 627, Westley Richards improved patent toplever, patent no. 1572 of 14th June 1871, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate serial numbered 16417, triggerplate with gold-inlaid 'L' and 'R' details, triggerguard tang with no serial number, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/8in. figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, Deeley & Edge patent fore-end release catch, weight 6lb. 12oz.
£1,000-1,500
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5843, 29in. nitro reproved Whitworth steel chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, arcaded fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine border and scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche relief-engraved 'WOODWARD'S SINGLE TRIGGER', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock (small crack at head) including 1 3/8in. wooden extension (inked to match), weight 6lb. 7oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case
£5,000-7,000
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J.V. SMITH
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 29in. nitro reproved blacked damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J.V. SMITH. 28. PRESTERBURY. ASTON. BIRMINGHAM', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, the fences carved in relief with leaf motifs on a matted background, the toplever engraved with a lone grouse, the action, lockplates and furniture with fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of pheasant and partridge, the triggerguard with a brace of snipe, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stock with engraved steel toe plate, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£2,000-3,000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 24374, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt rib, tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, bright finish, 15in. figured stock (slightly cast on), silver escutcheon with the Campbell boar's head crest, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a canvas motor case
£3,000-5,000
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E.J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 978, with extra barrels, 25in. nitro reproved original chopperlump barrels (in 1985, shortened) with gold bands at the breech ends, matt Churchill-rib with intermediate bead sight, the tubes gold-inlaid with the makers name and engraved 'GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURER. 8. AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke;
new 24 3/4in. nitro chopperlump barrels (in 1939) with gold bands at the breech ends, matt Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'XXV', the tubes gold-inlaid with the makers name and engraved '(GUNMAKERS) LTD. 39 TO 42 LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke;
automatic safety with engraved brass 'SAFE' plaque, gold-washed ejector work, gold-washed tumbler pivots and pins, chequered front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the underside gold-inlaid with the EJC monogram in blackletter script, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and with gold line highlighting, 15in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 3/4in. wooden extension, broad beavertail fore-end with ornate chequering, the iron with acanthus scrollwork and gold line detail, weight 7lb. 3oz. (original barrels) and 7lb. 6oz., (new barrels), in a lightweight 'V.C.' leather case with provision for both sets of barrels
£5,000-7,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1898 and was actioned by Southgate. The extra barrels were supplied by them in 1939.Literature: Ex. Christies 'Tulchan Collection of Fine Sporting Guns and Rifles' London, Wednesday 22nd March 1995
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6605, 28in. nitro replacement barrels, rib engraved 'BARRELS BY GALLYON & SONS LTD. CAMBRIDGE & NORWICH', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action with patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 10oz.,
£1,500-2,000
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DARNE
A 12-BORE 'V19' SPRING-LOADED SLIDING-BREECH EJECTOR, serial no. 4J670, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro monobloc barrels with raised matt top rib and no under rib, scroll engraving at the breech end, 9 punch marks, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, sprung sliding-breech with converging obturator discs, button barrel release, manual side safety, bouquet and scroll engraving with carved leaf fences, bright finish overall, 14 7/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. ebonite extension and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with horn finial, weight 6lb. 4oz.
£1,500-2,000
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C. NAYLOR
A GIBBS & PITT (SECOND MODEL) 1873 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 15727, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'C. NAYLOR. BRIDGE STREET. SHEFFIELD.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke in, Gibbs & Pitt patent lever-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 284 of 1873, use number 1859, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, removable striker discs, dipped-edge lockplates, stylised floral and foliate engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. figured stock including buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£500-700
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE ROUNDED-BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19108, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. ENGLAND.' and '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, removable striker discs, toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, rounded bar, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 15 5/8in. figured replacement stock, matching fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 6oz.
£3,000-5,000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23357, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved with scrollwork at the breech end, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, missing right extractor, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, carved fences, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with a cartouche engraved 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock (small chip to right underhorn), weight 6lb. 15oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with accessories and internal protecting flap, the lid outer marked 'Z.A. LASH. TORONTO', with later marking '12 Guage' (sic)
Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price.
£7,000-9,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed as a '12-bore Royal hammerless AB ejector gun top lever top safety, 30" steel barrels, special rib, L full choke, R mod choke'. It was 'finished at factory' on the 15th September 1903 for 'Lash'.Zebulon Aiton Lash (b.1846, d. 1920) was a lawyer, civil servant and businessman from Newfoundland, Canada. A key figure in the Department of Justice, he joined the Department just at the time when the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments was being defined. Though a firm exponent of the idea of central government and federal power, he played a key role in enlarging the jurisdiction of provincial courts and brought a far more effective working relationship between the provincial and federal courts. He was also heavily involved in the development of the Prairie lands and establishing an appropriate system of land ownership (which avoided the problems experienced on the American frontier lands).In 1882 he left the Department of Justice to join a firm of Lawyers in Toronto. With his experience and vast knowledge of the intricacies (and sometimes clashes) of and between federal and provincial laws, he became quickly recognised as the foremost Canadian corporation lawyer of his day. As well as his work within the law firm, he served as a director of Bell Telephone, British America Assurance, Canada Life Assurance, National Trust, and Western Canada Flour Mills. In 1902 he become chief solicitor (and later Vice President) of the Canadian Northern Railway Company. This lead him to undertake the legal work for the reorganization of the Great North Western Telegraph Company of Canada, (using the facilities of the Canadian Northern and other railways) to compete with the Canadian Pacific Railway's telegraph system. In 1913 he became president of the telegraph company, (later to be absorbed by Canadian Northern in 1915). He was also a director, chief solicitor, and vice-president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce (the main financial backer of Canadian Northern). Outside of business matters, he was a member and vice-chairman of the board of governors of the University of Toronto and served as a trustee of the Toronto General Hospital. He was a highly effective fund raiser for both of these, as well for the Young Men's Christian Association. He was a keen sportsman and fisherman and held a Directorship of the Fish and Game Protective Association.
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