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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING ROUNDED BAR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19193, 30in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', the breech end engraved '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever engraved '2', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, rounded bar, best fine acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. well-figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£6,000-8,000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7813, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '2', removable striker discs, fluted fences, best fine acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 3/8in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz.
£1,200-1,600
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VERNEY CARRON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. J678, 30 1/4in. (67cm) nitro barrels by Jean Breuil (St. Etienne), raised tapered matt rib, the tubes engraved 'H. ANTOINE - ARQUEBUSIER. 31. AVENUE DE SUFFREN. PARIS', 2 1/2IN. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with short side bolsters and removable striker discs, manual safety, articulated front trigger, gold-washed cocking levers, fences and toplever carved in high relief with leaf and berry designs, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral motifs, the underside with further leaf and berry carving, the action bar with cartouches signed Verney Carron, bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock, the fore-end with gold-wash finish to the ejector mechanism, weight 7lb. 5oz.
£1,200-1,600
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GALLYON & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11395, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'GALLYON & SONS. 66 BRIDGE STREET. CAMBRIDGE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. figured replacement stock cast on for the left shoulder, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its lightweight leather case
£1,200-1,600
Provenance: The gun dates to circa 1935 / 6
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HARTMANN & WEISS
AN EXCEPTIONAL 12-BORE GULLERT-ENGRAVED BOSS-TYPE SINGLE-TRIGGER ROUNDED BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2403, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels with finely matted rib with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'HARTMANN & WEISS. HAMBURG', 2 3/4in. choke, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, rounded bar action with Boss patent self-opening system, removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, non-selective single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard signed 'F. GULLERT', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its lightweight leather case with accessories
£40,000-60,000
Provenance: We are kindly informed that this was the first example of a Boss type round-bar self-opening gun produced by Hartmann & Weiss and it was made as an exhibition gun.Literature: This gun featured on the front cover of 'The Shooting Sportsman' magazine, January/February 2010 Edition. The article in the magazine features an in-depth article on Hartmann & Weiss past and present and offers an insight into both their idealology and methodology in producing some of the most exquisite firearms available today.For a short period in the 1930's, Boss & Co. introduced a full self-opening gun to complement their existing assisted opening version. Only fifty six were produced between 1933 and 1937 (with two recorded as having been finished from Pre-War stock in 1946).
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6710, 29in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib gold-inlaid '2' (address engraving indistinct), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, left wall at 18, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action, lockplates and furniture carved in high relief with scrolling stylised acanthus designs on a matted background, the lockplates and underside with cartouches inscribed with the makers name, bright finish overall, 15in. stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its canvas and leather case
£3,000-5,000
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1184, 30in. Whitworth-steel nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib gold-inlaid '2' (rib address indistinct), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke (some pitting), toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with a roundel inscribed 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S', brushed bright finish, 15 1/4in. replacement stock cast on for the left shoulder, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a canvas case with William Evans trade label
£1,000-1,500
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W. RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9176, 26in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels (shortened), rib engraved 'W. RICHARDS. 27. OLD HALL STREET. LIVERPOOL', 2 3/4in. chambers, true cyl. in both, treble-grip action with carved stylised leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much renewed finish, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock including buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 5oz.
£2,400-2,600
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FLLI. GAMBA
A 12-BORE 'ST. VINCENT' SINGLE-TRIGGER ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 44251, 28 1/2in. nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'ORIGINAL BOEHLER. FLLI. GAMBA. GARDONE. V.T.' and the rib engraved 'S. VINCENT. SPEC.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, removable striker discs, toplever pierced with a flower, cocking-indicators, border engraving, brushed finish, 14 5/8in. stock (cracked and repaired at hand) including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz., in a universal case
£1,000-1,500
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HARKOM & SON
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2268, 29in. damascus nitro barrels, the breech ends with feathered bordering and the rib engraved 'JOSEPH HARKOM & SON. 30 GEORGE STREET. EDINBURGH' (pitted), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, Boss improved patent single-trigger, patent no. 22894 of 26th November 1894, treble-grip action with characteristic Harkom crescentic dolls-head extension, slender fences with fine ropework bordering, diminutive toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with enamelled gold 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with ropework borders, the lockplates with the makers name in a scrolling banner, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/2in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz.
£2,500-3,500
Provenance: The vendor has kindly provided us with the following information: "I believe the gun was purchased by my husband's grandfather, John Alexander Morrison, who bought West Fenton Farm (East Lothian) around 1916."
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7352, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, with raised matt rib, tubes engraved '2', 'CHARLES LANCASTER PATENT EJECTOR' and '151 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, Lancaster patent assisted opening action, automatic safety with silver-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, border and fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, grip fore-end release catch, stock cracked at hand, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a Charles Lancaster leather case
£1,000-1,500
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GEBR. MERKEL
A 12-BORE (3IN.) SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 412233, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, bolstered treble-grip action with side-clips, automatic safety, cocking indicators, border and partial scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and buttplate, weight 7lb., in a 'Guardian' leather guncase
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£800-1,200
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FERLIB
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 31372, 27 3/4in. brown nitro barrels with matt rib, the left tube engraved '-MANUFACTURE - D'ARMES - FERLIB -', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, bolstered action, manual safety, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 6oz.
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£2,500-3,500
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WM. RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9485, 29in. nitro reproved Krupp-steel barrels, rib engraved 'WM. RICHARDS. 44 FISHERGATE. PRESTON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, left wall thickness below recommended minimum, treble-grip action with slender fences carved in high relief with scrolling leafwork on a finely matted background, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with a floral bouquet, bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including ebonite buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£1,000-1,500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 40021, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved in script 'THE ROYAL' and with acanthus scroll detailing, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with a cartouche inscribed 'THE ROYAL MODEL', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. replacement boldy-figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its lightweight leather case with accessories; together with its original well-figured stock
£18,000-22,000
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ARMI RENATO GAMBA
A 12-BORE 'LONDON' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22330, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib, the left tube engraved 'ARMI RENATO GAMBA GARDONE V.T.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, manual safety, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and partial scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/4in. stock including 7/8in. extension, weight 6lb. 7oz.
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£500-700
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE 1876 PATENT 'THE AUTOMATIC' SIDELEVER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 3625, 28in. sleeved nitro steel to damascus barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, T. Southgate & J. Woodward patent 'Automatic' action, patent no. 600 of 14th February 1876, use number 345, carved stylised leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'BOLTED' detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving (some wear), the lockplates signed 'BOSS & CO.', brushed finish, 14 3/8in. stock including buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 6lb. 8oz.
£700-900
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 26513, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, bore dimensions marginal, toplever engraved '1', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its lightweight leather motor case with accessories, the lid outer marked 'Hon. S.B. MACKAY'
£3,000-5,000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27684, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, right bore dimension marginal and wall at 19, toplever engraved '2', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its lightweight leather motor case, the lid outer marked 'Hon. S.B. MACKAY. 2',
£5,000-7,000
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FLLI. PIOTTI
A 12-BORE PIOTTI-ENGRAVED HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7389, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'PIOTTI - BROS. - ITALY', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, Bohler ECN 150-steel action with removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold arrow cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the triggerplate signed 'PIOTTI', bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock with diamond grip, slight setting crack to rear of right lockplate, weight 6lb. 7oz.
£4,500-5,500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18393, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID-PRESSED STEEL', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, self-opening action, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 15 3/4in. figured stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a leather case
£3,000-5,000
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 57653, 27 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels, sunken rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 168. PICCADILLY. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety, acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz.
£1,000-1,500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 'NO.3' HAND-DETACHABLE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 28608, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, right wall at 19-, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, border engraving, brushed bright finish, 15in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£1,500-2,000
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W. & C. SCOTT & SON
A 12-BORE T. PERKES 1878 PATENT HAMMERLESS BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 43881, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT & SON. MAKERS & PATENTEES. 10 GT. CASTLE STREET. REGENT CIRCUS. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, Perkes patent action, patent no. 1968 of 1878, use number 1342, incorporating Scott patent crystal cocking-indicators, patent no. 3223 of 1875, Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 3488, automatic safety, cocking lever return studs, border and scroll engraving, the action bar engraved 'W.C. SCOTT & SON. PATENT BLOCK-SAFETY HAMMERLESS', retaining very slight traces of finish, 13 3/4in. stock including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 6lb. 5oz.
£1,000-1,500
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6254, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1936), rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY J. GRAHAM & CO. LTD. INVERNESS', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and imp. cyl. choke, fluted fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz.
£1,200-1,600
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE RIGBY & BISSELL 1879 PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR / NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 16311, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 72. ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON AND AT DUBLIN.' in gothic script, the breech end with bold scroll engraving and gold-inlaid '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, right wall at 19, treble-grip action incorporating J. Rigby & T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent No. 1141 of 1879, use number 570, carved leaf fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, fore-end with Rigby patent grip catch release lever and ejector / non-ejector selector nut, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a brass-cornered tan leather case
£2,000-3,000
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LANGLEY & LEWIS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2491, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY GALLYON & SONS LTD. CAMBRIDGE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety, best bouquet and scroll engraving with feathered bordering, brushed bright finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock (cast on for the left shoulder, small chip to left underhorn), weight 6lb. 12oz., in a William Powell leather case (with charges label for gun No. 9483)
£1,500-2,000
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HARRISON & HUSSEY
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (CENTRAL-VISION) SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2067, 28in. nitro barrels, rib gold-inlaid '1', tubes engraved 'HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD. 41. ALBERMARLE ST. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, some external pitting, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, some external pitting, 14 1/8in. stock cast off towards central vision (lockplates and furniture swept, triggerguard tang pitted), weight 6lb. 3oz.
£800-1,200
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 29894, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 168 PICCADILLY LONDON WEST 1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock (small cracks at hand) including 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£1,400-1,800
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T. PAGE WOOD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2304, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY I.M. CRUDGINGTON. 7. GREEN STREET. BATH.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 ad 3/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed and blued finish, 14 3/8in. stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a leather case
£1,200-1,600
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 1883 PATENT 'THE ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12341, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. WINNER OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, treble-grip action incorporating H. Holland and J. Robertson patent barrel cocking action, patent no. 23 of 1883, action face with W.M. Scott and T. Baker patent 'gas check' gas vents, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number H109, toplever gold-inlaid '1' and engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND PATENT NO. 23', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates with protruding tumbler pivots, best fine bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved '"THE ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR"', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its lightweight canvas and leather case
£3,000-3,500
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in June 1892 with cylinder choke borings for William Herbert Peto.
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13462, 28in. nitro barrels (loose on action), tubes engraved 'JOSEPH LANG & SON. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, ornately carved fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. highly-figured replacement stock with matching fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a brass-cornered leather case
£2,000-2,500
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4893, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels, rib gold-inlaid '3' and 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. true cyl. in both, right wall at 19, action with carved arcaded fences and side-clips, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '3', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 15in. well-figured stock including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather hammergun case with Boss & Co. trade label
£3,000-5,000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7398, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever engraved '1', striker discs, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 7/8in. highly-figured replacement stock, small cracks at overhorns, fore-end with grip catch release lever, silver inlaid '1', weight 6lb. 12oz.
£1,000-1,500
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W.J. JEFFERY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16762, 27in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 1/4in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather case
£1,000-1,500
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A NEEDHAM 1874 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 30in. nitro replacement barrels (circa 1938, unsigned), matt rib engraved '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, early hammerless action with Needham patent ejectors, patent no.1204 of 1874, use number 305, Westley Richards 1871 patent top extension, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, leg of mutton back-action lockplates, border and acanthus scroll engraving, 15 3/8in. replacement stock, fore-end with white metal oval escutcheon engraved '1', weight 6lb. 8oz.
£1,000-1,500
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FAURE LE PAGE
A FINE THYS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 878, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro barrels with raised matt rib, tubes engraved 'FAURE LE PAGE. A PARIS.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, blued triggers with articulated front trigger, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the triggerplate signed 'T. Thys', bright finish with blued lockpins, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock, fore-end finely inlet in silver with a musketeer, weight 6lb. 9oz.
£6,000-8,000
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE EASY-OPENING ROUND-BODIED SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9066, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 41. ALBERMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, rounded bar action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss 1905 improved patent single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, best fine engraving of acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock including 1/4in. horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz.
£8,000-12,000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 1883 PATENT 'THE ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12451, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip H. Holland and J. Robertson patent barrel cocking action, patent no. 23 of 1883, action face with W.M. Scott and T. Baker patent 'gas check' gas vents, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 3584, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, protruding tumbler pivots, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved "THE ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR", the toplever engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND PATENT NO. 23', retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening, blued lockpins and screws, 13 5/8in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather case
£1,000-1,500
Provenance: The makers have kindly conformed that the gun was completed in 1889 for 'J Gouldan'
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CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'PREMIERE' SELF-OPENING PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7743, 25in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'CHURCHILL (GUNMAKER) LTD. ORANGE STREET GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', and with bold acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, left wall at 19, action with slender fences, hold-open toplever, Smith patent self-opening system, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, pinless lockplates with cocking-indicators, double rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with a cartouche inscribed with the model designation, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 13 5/8in. boldly-figured stock, weight 5lb. 14oz., in its lightweight leather case
£5,000-7,000
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W. & C. SCOTT & SON
A 1878 PATENT 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 39722, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'W & C SCOTT & SON. MAKERS & PATENTEES. 78. SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, W. & M. Scott and T. Baker patent barrel-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 761 of 1878, use number 2363, Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 2429, W.& C. Scott patent automatic block safety, Scott patent crystal cocking-indicators, patent no. 3223 of 1875, Needham & Hinton patent intercepting sears, patent no. 706 of 1879, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock (small crack at hand) including 7/8in. wooden extension, fore-end with Scott patent lever release, patent no. 615 of 1876, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a canvas case with H. Esau Akrill trade label
£700-900
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5800, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by the makers, in 1972, barrel number 9620), rib engraved 'BOSS 7 CO. LTD. 13-14, CORK STREET. LONDON. W.1.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and full choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss 1905 improved patent single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with trigger patent details, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured replacement stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, two gold oval escutcheons, one engraved with the letter 'F', the other with 'Good Luck', weight 6lb. 12oz., in a canvas and leather case
£6,000-8,000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13831, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (loose on action), rib inscription indistinct, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, right wall thickness below recommended minimum, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best engraving of acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, brushed bright finish overall, 15 5/8in. well-figured replacement stock and matching fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 11oz.
£2,500-3,500
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FLLI. GAMBA
A 12-BORE 'SPECIAL PIGEON' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 31013, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels with raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, removable striker discs, manual safety, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, light damage to triggerguard, profusely engraved with floral and scroll motifs interwoven with ribbon designs, bright silver finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock, sling swivels, weight 7lb. 7oz.
£1,000-1,500
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD.
A .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3782, 26in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 119 EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON.W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, slim action, automatic safety with white metal inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded and feathered bordering, retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 4oz., in its canvas and leather case
£2,000-3,000
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THOMAS TURNER
A 20-BORE (SMOOTHBORED) ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 2479, 25 3/4in. nitro reproved barrels (smoothbored from 39-bore rifle) with broad matt rib (dovetailed section from removed sights), tubes stamped 'THOMAS TURNER. FISHER STREET. BIRMINGHAM', the undersides marked 'TURNER'S PATENT RIFLING', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, Jones patent rotary-underlever, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, removable striker bars, action with the Scott 'Tower' trade mark, rebounding back-action locks, hammers with provision for locking bolts (bolts removed), border and fine scroll engraving, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, including 2in. wooden extension and steel buttplate, replacement fore-end wood, weight 7lb. 10oz.
£500-700
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D. CROCKART & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 221525, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'D. CROCKART & SON. KING ST. STIRLING', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, some pits, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 5lb. 7oz., in a canvas case
£400-600
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V. BERNADELLI
A 20-BORE 'ROYAL MERLIN' SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 149410, 28 5/8in. (68cm) nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, action, dummy lockplates and furniture fully engraved with acanthus scrollwork, the underside with the model designation, bright finish, 15 1/4in. stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 3oz.
£800-1,200
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G.E. LEWIS
A 28-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 9054, 28in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrel engraved 'G.E. LEWIS (28-BORE CHOKE) 32 & 33 LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMINGHAM', hexagonal breech section engraved with the serial number, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx 3/4 choke, unsigned action with teardrop fences, removable striker disc, manual sidelever safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. ebonite extension, fore-end with Hackett snap-patent grip and horn finial, weight 4lb. 10oz.
£500-700
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AYA
A 28-BORE 'NO.3' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 406825, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, removable striker discs, border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. stock, weight 5lb.
£300-500
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