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WILLIAM EVANS & SON
A .410 (3IN.) SMOOTHBORED STEYR 'MD. 1893' BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 9694, 26 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel (smoothbored to .410 shot from .375 2 1/2in. Express calibre) engraved '.375 2 1/2IN. CASE. WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. 40 GRAINS CORDITE. 270 GRAIN BULLET', block-mounted open sights with to folding leaf sights, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, receiver ring engraved with a crown over 'Md. 1893', the sidewall engraved 'Steyr 1908', retaining some original blued finish, pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, horn pistolgrip-cap and finial, 14 1/2in. pull including steel buttplate
£300-500
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UGARTECHEA
A 20-BORE 'THE BASQUE' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 190117, 26 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, plain action retaining much original colour-hardening, triggerguard tang marked 'AYA', 14 1/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 10oz.
£300-500
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AYA
A 28-BORE 'NO.4' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 022-95, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, border engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 13 1/4in. stock, weight 5lb. 3oz.
£400-600
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AYA
A 20-BORE 'NO.3' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 180365, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, border engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 5oz., in a canvas case
£150-250
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A.J. JEWSON
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 69125 / 3223, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'A.J. JEWSON. HALIFAX.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 13in. stock, weight 6lb. 2oz.,
£800-1,200
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LINSLEY BROS.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 1585, 28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'LINSLEY BROS. LEEDS & BRADFORD.' wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, some pitting, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, 14in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 7oz.
£350-450
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F. BEESLEY
A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2539, 27in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'F. BEESLEY. 8. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, (slightly loose on action, require rebluing), slim action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 12 1/2in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 9oz., in its lightweight leather case, Beesley label serial numbered and with charge and spread details
£2,500-3,500
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 45969, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, slender toplever, automatic safety with blue enamelled 'SAFE' detail, border engraving, brushed bright and blued finish, 14 1/2in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb.
£800-1,200
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W.W. GREENER
A FINE 16-BORE 'PATENT TREBLE WEDGE-FAST' FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 34905, 30in. nitro reproved Greener trade mark fine damascus barrels, fine floral and acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, rib engraved 'TREBLE WEDGE FAST' and 'W.W. GREENER. HAYMARKET LONDON & ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS. 1875, 1877, 1878 &01879', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and extra full choke, scroll-back treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences, manual side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork surrounding game scene vignettes of hound and fowl, the underside with two rabbits, the triggerguard with a hound on point, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. stock with horn inset drop points and ornate chequering borders, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb.
£500-700
Provenance: The makers have kindly supplied the following information on the gun: "W W Greener gun no. 34905 was started in January 1893 and finished on 16th June of the same year. It is a Facile Princeps non-ejector shotgun, a 16 bore with 30 inch 'Best Damascus' barrels and weighing 6 lbs. It is a 'Best' gun being one grade below the 'Royal' and cost 45 guineas when originally sold. It was engraved by Perry and sold through our London House so we do not have the name of the original owner."
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A FINE TALLETT-ENGRAVED 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8023, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, rib engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. 21. FREDERICK STREET. EDINBURGH', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 14 choke, Purdey / Beesley type self-opening action with carved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork surrounding fine game scene vignettes of pheasant and English partridge in flight, the underside with a lone woodcock, bright finish, 15 5/8in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz., in a lightweight leather case with leather trade label
£15,000-20,000
Provenance: We are kindly informed by the vendor that the following craftsmen were involved in making this gun; Mike Kelly made the barrels, David Tallett the engraving and that the finishing was executed by David Sinnerton. The gun was completed in 2003.
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Wm. CASHMORE
A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19225, 27in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM CASHMORE. MAKER. STEELHOUSE LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, plain action engraved with the makers name, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 13oz.
£4,000-6,000
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6480, 28in. 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. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/4in. figured stock including 3/8in. ebonite extension and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad (the case containing approx. 1in. end section of butt removed), fore-end wood with small crack, weight 5lb. 15oz., in a canvas and leather case with some accessories (including serial numbered striker pot)
£3,000-5,000
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AYA
A .410 (3IN. MAGNUM) 'NO.2' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 090, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with acanthus scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 4oz.
£2,500-3,500
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C. HELLIS & SONS LTD.
A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 4329, 26in. nitro barrels (loose on action), rib engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121 & 123 EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, automatic safety, border engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 13 1/4in. stock (1 5/8in. removed and then replaced at butt), weight 4lb., in a leather hammergun case with Charles Hellis trade label
£700-900
1520†
JOHN DICKSON & SON
A FINE, NEW AND UNUSED GROJEAN-ENGRAVED 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8013, 29 3/4in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. 21 FREDERICK STREET. EDINBURGH', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back action with removable striker discs, automatic safety, the action and furniture fully engraved with celtic strap and knot-work with beaded and draped bordering and interspersed with celtic beast heads, the triggerplate signed 'V. Grojean', old silver and blued finish, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb., in a brass-cornered oak-lined leather case with canvas and leather outer
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£7,000-9,000
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P. BERETTA
A PLUCHET-ENGRAVED 20-BORE (3IN.) 'GIUBILEO II' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. S09616A, 28in. Excelsior high strength alloyed steel nitro monobloc barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, the action, fences and furniture engraved with floral scrollwork, the decorative sideplates engraved en suite, the underside inlaid 'GIUBILEO II' in gold, the triggerplate signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli Inc., Y. Pluchet', bright finish, the fore-end with ejector / non-ejector switch, 14 3/4in. figured stock including wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its makers case
£4,500-5,500
1522†
WEBLEY & SCOTT
A VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED 20-BORE (3IN.) 'MODEL 3000' SINGLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. SS0380, 30in. nitro barrels (steel shot), 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), manual safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-washed cocking-indicators, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a Guardian leather case
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£1,500-2,000
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 20-BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 43561, 27 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels (slightly loose on action), rib engraving of London and Paris addresses refreshed, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, border engraving, reblacked finish, 15 5/8in. stock, weight 5lb. 15oz.
£500-700
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 3533, 27in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2013), rib engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 119. EDGWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14in. stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 4oz.
£600-800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 8500, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (originally a .360 Rook rifle) with Holland address inscribed on new rib (spurious), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with Anson & Deeley patent use number 1048, automatic safety, fine scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock (insert at the hand from removed peepsight mount), with pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 5lb.
£1,500-2,000
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ARRIETA
A 20-BORE 'GUNMARK VISCOUNT' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 35899, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, action face with patent gas checks, automatic safety, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. stock including 7/8in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a universal case
£700-900
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13137, 28 1/8in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35. CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, border engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 8oz., in a Charles Lancaster canvas and leather case
£1,000-1,500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14150, 25 3/4in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, barrels shortened, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, treble-grip action, patent gas checks, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 13oz., in a leather case
£1,800-2,200
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 28-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2703, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, stepped rebounding sidelocks, carved hammers with swept back spurs of hare's ear form, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 5lb.
£1,000-1,500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 20-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 19982, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved barrel engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, hammerless action with carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, automatic safety, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar signed 'H&H', brushed and blued finish overall, 13 1/4in. stock, fore-end with slight chip to right edge, horn finial, weight 4lb. 1oz., in its canvas and leather case
£500-700
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 20-BORE 'MOD. 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 143378, circa 1973, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, border and scroll engraved action retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 13 1/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 9oz., in its canvas and leather case
£1,000-1,500
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A .410 (3IN.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1701, serial number on under rib only, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib re-engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, automatic safety, unsigned action with border and scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 4lb. 13oz., in a lightweight canvas case
£2,000-3,000
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W. NEEDLER
A 10-BORE (67MM) ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1801, 31in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, rin engraved 'Wm. NEEDLER. MAKER. HULL.', 67mm chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, sculpted Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with ornately carved hammers, fine feathered border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/8in. highly-figured replacement stock (together with its approx. 14in. original stock including horn buttplate), fore-end with sculpted horn finial, weight 7lb. 11oz., in its relined oak and leather case, together with additional 1 3/4in. end section from replacement stock blank
£1,800-2,200
1595**
COSMI
A 12-BORE SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN, serial no. 1289, 27in. ribless nitro barrel with ramped bead fore-sight, the breech engraved 'FUCILE COSMI BREVETTATO - TORETTE DI ANCONA ITALIA', 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, manual safety, plain bright finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, sling swivels, weight 7lb. 11oz.
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£3,500-4,500
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W.W. GREENER
AN 8-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 34in. nitro reproved Greener marked bold damascus barrels, rib engraved 'W.W.GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON.', 89mm chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, plain finish retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock (cracked and repaired at hand) with steel pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Anson push rod release and horn finial, some movement wood to iron, weight 12lb. 9oz.
£3,000-5,000
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 10-BORE (3IN.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6051, 35in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, broad raised rib engraved 'J. BLANCH & SON. 29, GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON.' (refreshed), 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, Jones patent rotary-underlever, treble-grip action, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, weight 10lb. 14oz.
£1,500-2,000
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BOSS & CO.
A 10-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3928, 32in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, broad rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 73. ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. stock including 1 1/4in. leather covered recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 9lb. 13oz.
£2,000-2,500
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WM. MOORE & GREY
AN 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4375 with two sets of barrels, 36in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, broad rib with acanthus scrollwork at the breech end and engraved 'WILLIAM MOORE & GREY, 43, OLD BOND STREET. LONDON. W.', 82mm chambers, extractor engraved '1', bored open choke in both;
second pair of 36in nitro reproved damascus barrels with broad rib with acanthus scrollwork at the breech end and engraved 'WILLIAM MOORE & GREY, 43, OLD BOND STREET. LONDON. W.', 82mm chambers, extractor engraved '2', bored approx. 3/4 choke in both;
large action with carved percussion fences bordered with crosshatching and feathering, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding sidelocks with finely engraved hammers, scroll-engraved top strap with a small vignette of wildfowl in flight, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates with game scenes of hound and fowl, retaining slight traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 13lb. 6oz. (No.1 barrels) and 14lb. 1oz. (No.2 barrels)
£8,000-12,000
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BROWNING ARMS COMPANY
A 28-BORE 'MODEL 525' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 34297MR131, 26in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spare), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, scroll engraving and with the Browning trademark, the triggerguard with the model designation, satin finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 11oz.
£800-1,200
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GEBR. MERKEL
A 20-BORE 'MODEL 303E' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 81527, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2015) with raised tapered matt rib, scroll engraving at the breech end, three-piece fore-end with wooden side-fillets, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, quadruple-grip action with florally carved side-bolsters, manual safety, hand-detachable sidelocks with concealed flush release lever, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, bold Germanic scroll engraving on a matt background, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock with ornate chequering borders and including 1/2in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz.
£2,000-3,000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'S2' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4473, dated 1941, 28 1/8in. nitro reproved monobloc barrels with raised tapered solid matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever gold-inlaid with a bird, manual safety, cocking-indicators, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 4oz.
£2,000-2,500
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J. DUCHATEAU (LIEGE)
A LEUKERS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8815, 25 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels with tapered solid matt rib, three-piece fore-end with wooden side-fillets, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, action with toplever return stud (small cracks to bridge), automatic safety, articulated front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with art deco style designs, the triggerplate signed 'h. Leukers Grav. Liege', and 'Reprodn. INTte. IanI. Aution.de L'auteur', bright finish, 15in. highly-figured roachbelly stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a Browning vinyl case
£1,500-1,800
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P. BERETTA
A LITTLE USED 12-BORE 'DT10 TRIDENT SPORTING' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. AG0704B, 32in. nitro barrels with 10mm raised ventilated matt top-rib, ventilated mid-rib, 3in. chambers, Optima-bore multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, bright and satin finish with the makers name and model designation inlaid in gold, 14 3/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 5oz., in its universal case
£1,800-2,200
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'S05' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. C12852B, 28in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety, double rolled-edge triggerguard, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside gold-inlaid with the makers name in script, triggerguard inlaid 'SKEET' in an oval, bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with palm swell, weight 7lb. 12oz., in its lightweight leather case
£4,000-6,000
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KRIEGHOFF
A 12-BORE 'K32 CROWN GOLD' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 1934, with extra barrels, 32in. nitro reproved barrels (partially struck off) with no mid-rib and 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke;
extra 28in. nitro reproved barrels with no mid-rib and 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, open chokes;
hold-open toplever, manual safety with locking catch, gold-washed trigger with triggerplate-mounted barrel selector switch, blacked finish with acanthus scrollwork and gold-inlaid borderwork, the left with a gold-highlighted hound flushing game, the right with a gold-accented bird of prey hunting wildfowl, the underside with a gold-inlaid crown, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, with birds-head pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, weight 8lb. 3oz. (32in.) 7lb. 6oz. (28in.)
£3,500-4,500
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'S04' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. C11008B, 28in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, double rolled-edge triggerguard, border and partial scroll engraving, silver finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock (cracked and pinned at hand) including 1in. extension, weight 7lb. 14oz., in its makers universal case
£1,500-2,000
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BREDA
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 600095, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, manual safety, the top tang fitted with barrel selector switch, the action and furniture profusely engraved with flowing acanthus scrollwork interspersed with foliate and floral motifs, silver finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a universal case
£600-800
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'MODEL AS-12-EL' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 12595, dated 1953, 28 3/8in. (72cm) nitro barrels with 9mm solid matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, scroll-back action, hold-open toplever, manual safety, floral and acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 13 3/4in. stock with sling swivels, weight 6lb. 15oz.
£700-900
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE
A 12-BORE 'C1' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 54686S75, 30in. nitro barrels with tapered ventilated matt top-rib with intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety (fixed in off position and under barrel firing first), floral and scroll engraving, signed 'A. CUISSET', bright finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock with palm swell and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 1oz., in a case
£1,500-2,000
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PERAZZI
12-BORE 'M-T-6' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 105087, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with no mid-rib and 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, blacked action engraved with the model designation, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1 1/4in. extension, in its universal case
£1,000-1,500
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE
A 12-BORE 'M1' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 5148 S72, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2015) with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke over barrel, multichoke (with spares) underbarrel, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, fine acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. highly-figured roachbelly stock, weight 7lb. 6oz., in a Browning case
£5,000-7,000
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BROWNING ARMS CO.
A 28-BORE 'CITORI' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 27956NRA73, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, blacked action with partial scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. stock including buttplate (minor setting crack at head), weight 6lb. 10oz.
£700-900
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FLLI. PIOTTI
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4250, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, three-piece fore-end with wooden side fillets, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, toplever pierced with a rose, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, non-selective single trigger, bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matted background, top barrel engraved 'WIRNHIER . SPEZIAL JAGD.', bright finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz.
£3,000-5,000
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PERAZZI
A TALENTE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'SC3' SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 88934, 29 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels with 11mm ventilated matt top-rib, intermediate bead sight and ventilated mid-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral triggerplate release, bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matt background surrounding finely engraved game scenes of pointer, mallard and English partridge, signed 'Talente', bright finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with palm swell, adjustable comb and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 7oz., in its universal case
£3,500-4,500
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BROWNING ARMS CO.
A POES-ENGRAVED 20-BORE 'MOD. B125 - B GRADE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 242NW17978, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of feather and fowl in flight, silver finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 4oz.
£2,800-3,200
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BROWNING ARMS COMPANY
A 12-BORE 'B125' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 252PR24266, 28in. nitro barrels with 13mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of flushed pheasant on the left, the right with a brace of flushed mallard, silver finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its makers faux fur-lined leather case
£1,600-1,800
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P. BERETTA
A .410 (3IN.) 'S687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. N89507B, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, floral and scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates with game scenes of snipe and pheasant, the underside with the model designation, triggerplate signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', bright finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its makers universal case with accessories
£3,000-5,000
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P. BERETTA
A 28-BORE 'S 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. N57355B, 30in. nitro barrels with 5mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single-trigger, floral acanthus scrollwork set against a matt background, the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes, bright finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its makers universal case
Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price.
£1,500-2,000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE (3IN.) 'SILVER PIGEON S' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U36442B, 28in. nitro barrels with 5mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl. and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, acanthus scroll engraving, silver finish, 13 5/8in. pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, in its makers universal case
£600-800
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