Gavin Gardiner

FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS New Bond Street, London

11 December 2013

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AUCTION

Tuesday 10 December 2013 9 am to 4.30 pm

Sotheby’s Upper Grosvenor Gallery 34-35 New Bond Street London W1A 2AA

Sotheby’s Upper Grosvenor Gallery 34-35 New Bond Street London W1A 2AA

Wednesday 11 December 2013 9 am to 1 pm

Wednesday 11 December 2013 at 2pm

IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR BUYERS Sporting Guns, Rifles and Ammunition will not be released without the appropriate Firearm or Shotgun certificate. Overseas certificates are not valid in the U.K. Firearms will be released by appointment only.

The buyer of any firearm must hold the appropriate Certificate (or ther valid authority) to acquire the firearm.

FIREARMS ACT 1968

Lots marked with a will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Firearms Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.

Lots marked with a ✺ will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Shotgun Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.

Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997

Lots marked with a will not be delivered without the Authority of the Secretary of State under Section 5 to purchase or acquire prohibited weapons to which section 5(1)(aba) of the act applies.

PROOF OF FIREARMS

The term ‘proof exemption certificate’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House but not proved, as either (a) it was deemed of interest and not intended for use, or (b) ammunition was not available. In either case, the firearm must be regarded as unsafe to fire unless subsequently proved. Firearms proved for Black Powder should not be used with modern smokeless ammunition.

The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House

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and is deemed both unsuitable for proof and use.

Reproof is required before any such firearm is to be used.

GUNS SOLD AS PARTS

Barrels of guns sold as parts will only be made available for sleeving and measurement once rendered unserviceable, according to the Gun Barrel Proof Act of 1968 to 1978 and the Rules of Proof.

CONDITION OF FIREARMS

Comment in this catalogue is restricted in general to exceptional condition and to those defects that might affect the immediate safety of a firearm in normal use. An intending buyer unable to make technical examinations and assessments is recommended to seek advice from a gunmaker or from the specialist in charge. All prospective buyers are advised to consult the lists of bore and wall-thickness measurements posted in the saleroom. Potential buyers should note that guns are stripped only where there is a strong indication of a mechanical malfunction. Stripping is not otherwise undertaken. Guns intended for use should be stripped and cleaned beforehand. Hammer guns should have their rebound mechanisms checked before use. The safety mechanisms of all guns must be tested before use.

TAXIDERMY & RELATED ITEMS

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In most cases an Import Licence or General Undertaking will be required before an Export Licence is granted. Gavin Gardiner Limited recommend that any queries concerning the shipment and Export of Firearms be addressed to our firearms shipping agent, P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. P.D.Q. Freight Ltd. Unit 4 Courtyard 1 Challenge Road Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1AX Tel: 01784 243695 Fax: 01784 242237

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COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

Lots will be available for collection at Sotheby’s saleroom until 12 noon on the day following the auction. All uncollected lots will then be packed and returned to Gavin Gardiner Limited’s secure storage in West Sussex. Lots will be available for collection in West Sussex by prior appointment from 9am on the following working day (two days after the auction).

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FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS Lots 1-299 Wednesday 11 December 2013 at 2pm

Lot 1 WEBLEY & SCOTT A SCARCE .455 MARK I SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 97811 5-inch barrel, the slide with winged bullet trademark and adjustable rear sight, grip safety and lanyard ring, chequered composition grips, Birmingham black powder proof, right grip chipped, in its leather holster, together with a pair of reproduction grips This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £500 - 700

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Lot 2 WEBLEY A .476 NO.4 PRYSE PATTERN REVOLVER, NO. 10407 5 1/2-inch octagonal barrel impressed with flying bullet trademark, plain frame with chequered walnut grip and lanyard loop, probably refinished overall, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £400 - 600

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Lot 3 T. HORSLEY & SON A .455 PRYSE PATENT REVOLVER, NO. 669 5 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with raised rib engraved “T. Horsley & Son, York” and further engraved “Extra Best Quality”, the frame impressed “Pryse’s Patent”, one-piece walnut grip with lanyard loop, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £250 - 400

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Lot 4 WEBLEY A .455 NEW MODEL NO.5 ARMY EXPRESS REVOLVER, NO. 77269 6-inch round barrel with flat top surface and ejector rod, the solid frame impressed with winged bullet trademark, loading gate, one-piece walnut grip with lanyard loop, retaining much original finish overall, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £350 - 500

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Lot 5 P. WEBLEY & SON A .455/.476 WG ARMY MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 17118 6-inch barrel with quick detachable cylinder, the frame impressed with winged bullet trademark and retaining much original finish overall, chequered composition bird’s head grips, lanyard loop, black powder proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £400 - 600

Lot 6 TRANTER A .450 MODEL 1868 ARMY SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. 2609 6-inch octagonal barrel with ejector rod, the solid frame impressed “W. Tranter’s Patent”, loading gate, the one-piece chequered grip with military inspector’s mark, Birmingham black powder proof

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This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £350 - 500

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Lot 7 P. WEBLEY & SON A .455 MARK III REVOLVER, NO. 1472 4-inch barrel impressed with the maker’s name on the top surface, the frame with winged bullet trademark and retaining much original finish overall, chequered composition bird’s head grips, lanyard loop, black powder proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £300 - 500

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Lot 8 WEBLEY A .455 KAUFFMANN IMPROVED GOVERNMENT REVOLVER, NO. 515 5 1/2-inch octagonal barrel engraved with the retailer’s name, “C. G. Edwards, Plymouth”, the rear face numbered 573 (Webley production number), the frame with winged bullet trademark and numbered 515 below a triangle incorporating the initials “MK”, chequered walnut bird’s head grips carved “S. Africa Suvlab”, left grip chipped, black powder proof, in its leather-lined canvas holster This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £400 - 600

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Lot 9 P. WEBLEY & SON A SCARCE .455 WILKINSON RETAILED FOSBERY SELF-COCKING REVOLVER, NO. 2305 7 1/2-inch barrel, engraved by the retailer, “Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, SW”, quick release cylinder with zigzag channel, adjustable rear sight and bead fore sight, the frame with safety lever, the trigger guard engraved with the retailer’s serial number 2367, chequered composition grips, retaining some original finish overall, grips slightly chipped, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £1400 - 1800

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Lot 10 WILKINSON SWORD A SCARCE .450/.455 WILKINSON-WEBLEY 05 REVOLVER, NO. 121846 6-inch barrel engraved with the retailer’s address on the top surface, the underside engraved with presentation inscription, “F.B.W Jacomb to A. W. H-D 1933”, the frame with winged bullet trademark, retaining much original finish, chequered walnut grips with silver escutcheon and impressed “W1293”, nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £400 - 600

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Lot 11 SMITH & WESSON A .455 HAND EJECTOR MARK II REVOLVER, NO. 7876 3 1/4-inch barrel, professionally shortened, solid frame with swing-out cylinder and military inspector’s marks, the right side engraved “C. H. Lee, Gordon RHS”, chequered walnut grip, nitro proof C. H. Lee was awarded the MC and bar.

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

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Lot 12 P. WEBLEY & SON A .455 RIC MODEL/83 REVOLVER, NO. 97689 2 1/2-inch barrel, the solid frame with winged bullet trademark and loading gate, one-piece walnut grip with lanyard loop, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £400 - 600

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Lot 13 WEBLEY A .455 NO.4 1/2 MODEL PRYSE PATENT REVOLVER, NO. 51259 4 1/2-inch barrel, retailed by Army & Navy CSL, the frame with one-piece walnut grip, retaining some original finish overall, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £350 - 500

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Lot 14 WALTHER A 7.65MM MODEL PPK SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 165804 3 1/4-inch barrel, the frame with chequered composition grip, German nitro proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £100 - 150

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Lot 15 DUMONTHIER A FRENCH 9MM RIMFIRE KNIFE REVOLVER the 4-inch barrel incorporating a knife with 8-inch blade, the open frame with loading gate and foliate scroll engraving, chequered walnut grips, lanyard ring, in its leather sheath This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

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Lot 16 JAMES BEATTIE A .22 TRANTER’S PATENT SINGLE SHOT PISTOL, NO. 3836 7 1/2-inch octagonal, frame with hammer and spur trigger, chequered walnut grip, black powder proof, worn overall

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £50 - 80

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Lot 17 DEUTSCHE WERKE A 6.35MM ORTGIES’ PATENT SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 132971 2 1/2-inch barrel, the frame with polished grips and detachable magazine, German nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £50 - 80

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Lot 18 WALTHER A 7.65MM MODEL PPK SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 173182 3 1/4-inch barrel, the frame with chequered grip, detachable magazine, German nitro proof

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

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Lot 19 AMERICAN DERRINGER CORP. A .38 SPECIAL OVER AND UNDER DERRINGER, NO. 109510 3-inch stainless steel barrel, the frame with central hammer and polished rib, nitro proof, in its maker’s box This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £300 - 500

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Lot 20 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 1-INCH VERY PISTOL, NO. 60814 4-inch barrel, the frame with inspector’s marks dated 1916, polished wooden grips, nitro proof, stirrup catch spring missing

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £60 - 100

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Lot 21 RUGER A .44 “OLD ARMY” MODEL MUZZLE-LOADING REVOLVER, NO. 148-1203 5 1/2-inch stainless steel barrel with loading lever, the solid frame with 6shot cylinder, smooth white plastic grips, black powder proof, in its maker’s box with instructions, etc This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250

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Lot 22 UBERTI A .44 “CATTLEMAN” MODEL SINGLE ACTION MUZZLE-LOADING REVOLVER, NO. U09087 5 1/2-inch barrel with solid frame with 6-shot cylinder, retaining all of its blued and colour-hardened finish, smooth walnut grip, Italian black powder proof, in its maker’s carton with instructions, etc This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 200

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Lot 23 WINCHESTER A 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON, NO. 006452 11 1/2-inch barrel, of late manufacture, impressed “MFG by the Bellmore Johnson Tool Co. under licence from Winchester”, on its black painted cast carriage with wheels, black powder proof, in its maker’s original wooden box £200 - 300

Lot 24 WINCHESTER A 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON, NO. 006455 11 1/2-inch barrel, of late manufacture, impressed “MFG by the Bellmore Johnson Tool Co. under licence from Winchester”, on its black painted cast carriage with wheels, black powder proof, in its maker’s original wooden box

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£200 - 300

Lot 25 NAVAL COMPANY INC. A 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON, NO. A7833 11 1/2-inch barrel with sliding breech and pull-back hammer, painted black overall, on cast carriage with wheels, black powder proof

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£150 - 250

Lot 26 A .410 WALKING STICK SHOTGUN, NO. 18266 25 1/2-inch barrel with brown painted finish, folding spur trigger and horn handle, nitro proof

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This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 200

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Lot 27 F.N. A 7.62MM BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 36747 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a 4x40 telescopic sight, full length stock with bayonet bar, 13 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

Lot 28 MUSGRAVE A .30-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. K9810246 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, DWM marked Mauser 98 receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 8oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

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Lot 29 A .25-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE 24 1/2-inch heavy barrel, Mauser 98 receiver, drilled and tapped for a scope mount, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged floor plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof £80 - 120

Lot 30 CARL GUSTAV A 6.5X55MM BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 380712 28 1/2-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver dated 1916 and fitted with an aperture rear sight, half length stock with pistol grip and adjustable butt plate, 10lb.

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Lot 31 CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS LTD A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 14, ONE OF ONE THOUSAND SERIES 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with folding Express sight to 300yds, the receiver engraved One of One Thousand and mounted with a B. Nickel Marburg telescopic sight, bolt with sliding side safety, magazine with hinged door plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, sling swivels, 9lb. 13oz., nitro proof £300 - 500

Lot 32 BSA A .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO.V3142, CONVERTED FROM A TARGET RIFLE 14-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece including 3-inch extension, repaired at the hand, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof £50 - 80

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Lot 33 G.S.G-5 A .22 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. B024916 16 1/4-inch barrel with removable shroud, the black alloy receiver with adjustable rear sight, detachable scope rails, etc, detachable box magazine, folding plastic stock, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof £200 - 300

Lot 34 DECADE A .223 MODEL MG4A5 STRAIGHT-PULL RIFLE, NO. 06-00030 16-inch barrel including flash eliminator, the black alloy receiver with carrying handle, detachable box magazine, telescopic plastic stock, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof £500 - 700

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Lot 35 KRICO A .22 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 296936 24 1/2-inch barrel, screw-cut for a sound moderator, the receiver with machine cut dovetail, detachable box magazine, half length stock with 13 1/2-inch pull, 6lb. 8oz., German nitro proof £50 - 80

Lot 36 VOERE A .22 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 267769 21-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the receiver with detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 3oz., German nitro proof; together with parts of a BRNO Model 1 .22 bolt-action rifle, no. 107519, bolt and magazine missing (2) £50 - 80

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Lot 37 F. N. A .22 BROWNING’S PATENT TAKEDOWN PUMP ACTION RIFLE, NO. 98170 22-inch barrel, rear sight missing, the plain frame with scope rail, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro proof £50 - 80

Lot 38 HEYM A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 25136 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari ZA 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 16oz., German nitro proof £350 - 500

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Lot 39 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A PURDEY RETAILED 6.5MM BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. A1143 23 1/2-inch replacement barrel with ramp fore sight and folding Express sights, the receiver mounted with a Hensoldt 4x telescopic sight, the bolt with flag safety and folding peep sight, the tang with additional peep sight, rotary magazine, double set triggers, the three-quarter length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, ribbed steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, toe damaged and repaired, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof, full length canvas case with Purdey label and its original telescopic sight James Purdey & Sons confirm that they retailed the rifle in 1910. It was originally a full-stocked Stutzen carbine and the replacement barrel is of full rifle length. Consequently the case has been crudely adapted to accommodate the rifle in its current configuration. £400 - 600

Lot 40 A .308 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. FN3301 24-inch barrel incorporating flash eliminator, tunnel fore sight, the receiver fitted with an aperture rear sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with adjustable butt and pistol grip, 14-inch pull, 12lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

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Lot 41 SAVAGE A 12-BORE PUMP ACTION GUN, NO. A925598 28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, half length unrestricted magazine, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof £50 - 80

Lot 42 A GERMAN 5.45X39 BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 0450 23 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Carl Zeiss Jena telescopic sight on swing-off mount, detachable box magazine and side safety, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., German nitro proof £100 - 150

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Lot 43 FABARM AN ITALIAN 12-BORE SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 304994 28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, unrestricted magazine capacity, anodised alloy receiver, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof £150 - 200

Lot 44 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A .270 “MCA” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 55995 22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver fitted for a side mount, bolt with flag safety, tang safety defective, half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14-inch pull, butt plate missing, 7lb, 5oz., Austrian nitro proof £250 - 350

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Lot 45 BRNO A .22 MODEL 2 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 280104 19-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, half length stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, £80 - 120

Lot 46 BRNO A .222 REM MODEL CZ527 BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 56825 22-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 3/4-inch pull, nitro proof £50 - 70

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Lot 47 RUGER A .243 MODEL N77 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 781-66174 22-inch stainless steel barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the plain receiver machined for telescopic sight mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 15oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

Lot 48 FABRIQUE NATIONALE/BROWNING A .22 TAKE-DOWN PUMP ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 131588 22-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, half length magazine tube, the plain receiver with dovetail grooves, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, ribbed fore-end, 5lb., Belgian nitro proof £80 - 120

Lot 49 BSA A .22 MARTINI-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. R12789 25-inch barrel with blade fore-sight, the receiver fitted with a Parker-Hale aperture rear sight, 13 1/2-inch pull, nitro proof

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Lot 50 SAUER A .270 MODEL 202 LEFT-HANDED BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. N64455 23 1/2-inch barrel, screw-cut for a sound moderator, the plain matt black receiver with dovetail scope bases and left-handed bolt, push-button safety, detachable box magazine, half length black synthetic stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz., German nitro proof £300 - 500

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Lot 51 STEVENS A 12-BORE MODEL 58 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING GUN 25-inch barrel with Savage adjustable choke, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof, together with a small quantity of cartridges £50 - 80

Lot 52 BSA A .22-250 CF2 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 15R2644 23 1/2-inch barrel, sights removed, the receiver with blocks for a telescopic sight, side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 13-inch pull, 8lb., nitro proof £50 - 80

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Lot 53 BRNO A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 45134 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver machined for scope mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof £100 - 150

Lot 54 RUGER A .300 WIN MAG M77 MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 760-01318 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, the machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof £350 - 500

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Lot 55 WINCHESTER A .22 “WILDCAT” MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1002205 20 1/4-inch barrel screw-cut for a sound moderator, the receiver with dovetail grooves, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2-inch pull, 4lb.

10oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

Lot 56 BSA A .22 MODEL 12 MARTINI ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 40799 29-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight and folding ladder rear sight, the receiver mounted with a folding aperture rear sight, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof £80 - 120

Lot 57 ANSCHUTZ A .22 MODEL 54 MATCH BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 23676 28 1/2-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with its aperture rear sight, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 14-inch pull, 11lb. 8oz., German nitro proof

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Lot 58 BSA A .22 WAR OFFICE PATTERN BOLTACTION RIFLE, NO. 20918 24-inch barrel with raised fore sight and adjustable rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the three-quarter length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/4-inch pull, 5lb. 1oz., nitro proof £200 - 300

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Lot 59 BSA (M47C) A SCARCE .303 NO.4T BOLT-ACTION SNIPER RIFLE, NO. H32935 25 1/4-inch barrel with full length hand guard, the receiver mounted with a mismatched No. 32 Mark III telescopic sight, no. 28254, dated 1945, detachable box magazine, the butt socket dated 1944 and impressed “TR”, full stocked, 13-inch pull, the butt with beech cheekpiece and impressed “S51”, 11lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its wooden transit chest with telescope sleeve, etc £2000 - 3000

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Lot 60 BSA A .303 LONG LEE ENFIELD SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 20137 30-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable ladder rear sight, bolt with dust cover and safety catch, the receiver with magazine cut-off, detachable box magazine and long range sights, the butt socket stamped “Lee Speed Patents” indicating that this is a private purchase rifle, full length stock with bayonet bar, 13 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 5oz., nitro proof

Lot 61 BSA A .303 NO.1 MARK III SMLE BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 740G34937 25 1/4-inch barrel with full length hand guard, the receiver fitted with a ParkerHale 5A aperture rear sight, the receiver ring impressed “Fulton & Son”, detachable box magazine, full length stock, 13-inch pull, 9lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£500 - 700

The rifle has been adapted for target shooting by Fulton of Bisley and incorporates all of their classic modifications to achieve the best accuracy from these rifles. £300 - 500

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Lot 62 ENFIELD A NO.1 MARK I** BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 4210X 25 1/4-inch barrel with full length hand guard and adjustable rear sight, the receiver with magazine cut-off and long range sights, the mismatched bolt with floating charger guide, the receiver ring impressed “EY”, the butt socket with King’s crown and dated 1907 and stamped with further markings, “29” and “35”, detachable box magazine, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof

Lot 63 BSA A .303 NO.1 MARK III BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO.Y66530 25 1/4-inch barrel with full length hand guard and adjustable rear sight, the receiver with magazine cut-off and side safety, detachable box magazine, butt socket impressed with King’s crown and dated 1915, full stocked overall, 13inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears well used and clearly had a long service life. The “EY” marking indicates an emergency class of rifle, worn beyond local repair and it appears to have been converted for use with a cup discharger at this point.

The woodwork is marked where the hand guard would have been bound. The woodwork is further impressed “DP” indicating later use for drill purposes. £300 - 500

£250 - 400

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Lot 64 BSA (M47C) A SCARCE .303 NO.4T BOLT-ACTION SNIPER RIFLE, NO. C32957 25 1/4-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a No. 32 Mark 3 telescopic sight, no. 25248, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the butt socket dated 1944 and impressed “TR, FTR”, full stocked, 13-inch butt impressed “25887” and with beech cheekpiece, nitro proof, contained in its wooden transit chest, with canvas scope pouch

The rifle was refinished in service and the scope and mount are mismatched. The rifle is sold with a copy of its purchase invoice dated 1987 and has remained with the vendor since that date. £2000 - 3000

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Lot 65 BSA A .303 FULTON RETAILED “TERRITORIAL” PATTERN LONG LEE ENFIELD BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. BB2163085 30-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, adjustable folding ladder rear sight, the receiver with charger guide and magazine cut-off, trigger guard engraved “G.E. Fulton, Bisley”, full length stock with hand guard, retaining much original finish overall, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 15oz., nitro proof, long range rear sight missing

Lot 66 REMINGTON A SCARCE .45-70 MODEL 1882 REMINGTON-LEE BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 9529 32 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable ladder rear sight, the breech impressed “US VP”, the receiver with “US” marking and impressed with inspector’s mark “DFC”, the top surface impressed “The Lee Arms Co., Bridgeport, Conn, USA Patented Nov 4th 1879”, bolt with cocking piece, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with two barrel bands, cleaning rod and steel butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., certificate of proof

£500 - 700

The rifle is sold with a letter from Eugene Myszkowski identifying the rifle as a US Army Trials rifle and mentioning that the bolt has been converted to M1885 specification.

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£500 - 800

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Lot 67 BSA A .303 LONG LEE ENFIELD “TERRITORIAL” PATTERN BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 5045 30-inch barrel with adjustable ladder rear sight, the receiver with charger bridge, magazine cut-off and long range sight, detachable box magazine, full length stock with bayonet bar and hand guard, 13-inch pull, 9lb. 3oz., fore sight protector missing, nitro proof

Lot 68 BSA A .303 “ TERRITORIAL” PATTERN LONG LEE ENFIELD BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 24410 30 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable ladder rear sight, the receiver with magazine cut-off and charger bridge, dated 1899 and further marked ‘Enfield 1910’ on the left side, detachable box magazine, full length stock with bayonet bar, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

£350 - 500

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Lot 69 PARKER-HALE LTD A 7.62MM P14 BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. W166142 27 1/2-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with a precision target aperture rear sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 14-inch pull, 11lb. 6oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

Lot 70 WINCHESTER A .303 P14 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. W40512 26-inch barrel with raised fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Parker-Hale Mark VII aperture rear sight, full length stock with bayonet bar, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 13oz., nitro proof £250 - 400

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Lot 71 BSA A .22 NO.1 MARK III* SMLE BOLTACTION RIFLE, NO. W6975 25 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the receiver dated 1916 and impressed Parker-Hale on the receiver ring, fitted with a Parker’s model 9G folding aperture sight, full stocked overall, 12 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 11oz., nitro proof £350 - 500

Lot 72 BSA A .303 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 112 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and tangent rear sight, the receiver fitted with a quick detachable side mount with a Oigee Luxor telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, recoil stud, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof £100 - 150

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Lot 73 BSA A .303 LEE SPEED PATENT BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. K29814484 27 3/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, raised rear sight with folding ladder and two folding leaves, top surface marked “Alex Martin, Glasgow”, the receiver ring impressed “Venables, Oxford” and mounted with a Parker-Hale PH13 aperture rear sight, magazine cut-off, bolt with dust cover and safety catch, detachable box magazine, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb.

6oz., nitro proof £300 - 500

Lot 74 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A 6.5MM SHOT AND SIGHTED STEYR MODEL 1903 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 16724 26-inch barrel with raised fore sight and folding Express sights, the bolt with flag safety and folding aperture sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof £400 - 600

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Lot 75 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A 6.5MM MODEL 1903 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 17119, RETAILED BY JOHN DICKSON & SON 23-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with an Oigee telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate with trap, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof £350 - 500

Lot 76 MAUSER A 7X57MM BOLT-ACTION CARBINE, NO. 118950 20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves, the receiver mounted with a German x4 telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, full length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., German nitro proof £500 - 700

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Lot 77 MAUSER A .22 MODEL ES350B TARGET RIFLE, NO. 183588 26 3/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight numbered to the rifle, the receiver with dovetail groove and mounted with a Parker-Hale 16N aperture rear sight, bolt with flag safety, half length stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 9oz., German nitro proof £300 - 500

Lot 78 RUGER A .458 WINCHESTER MAGNUM NO.1 MODEL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 13259419 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the short raised rib with folding rear sight, the plain receiver with underlever and safety catch, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 9lb. 4oz., German nitro proof £200 - 300

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Lot 79 WINCHESTER A .30-30 MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION CARBINE, NO. 3639471 20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, full length magazine tube, 13 1/2-inch stock, 6lb. 2oz., German nitro proof £200 - 300

Lot 80 RUGER A .45-70 NO.1 MODEL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 132-30346 22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with folding rear sight, the frame with underlever and safety catch, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 3oz., German nitro proof £200 - 300

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Lot 81 HEGE ARMS CO. A MODERN REPLICA .44-40 HENRY RIFLE, NO. Z432 24-inch octagonal barrel with full length magazine tube, plain polished brass receiver, 13-inch figured stock with crescent butt plate, 9lb., Italian nitro proof £250 - 400

Lot 82 HEGE-UBERTI A .44-40 MODEL 1875 REVOLVER CARBINE, NO. 10869 18-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the frame with loading gate and retaining much original finish, 13 1/3-inch stock with crescent butt plate, 4lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof £150 - 200

Lot 83 WINCHESTER A .30-06 MODEL 1895 COMMEMORATIVE LEVER ACTION RIFLE, NO. NFH2895 24-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the frame impressed with scroll decoration around scenes of deer and mountain goats highlighted in gold, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 8lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, retaining virtually all of its original finish overall, in its maker’s carton

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Lot 84 WINCHESTER A .22 MODEL 290 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 128828 20 1/2-inch barrel, ramp fore sight and integral rear sight, full length magazine tube, black alloy receiver, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 14oz., German nitro proof £50 - 80

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Lot 85 SPRINGFIELD A .45-70 US MODEL 1873 TRAP-DOOR RIFLE, NO. 195844 32 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable folding ladder rear sight, cleaning rod and two barrel bands, lift-up breech, the plain locks and hammer with impressed US eagle and retaining some original finish overall, the full-length stock with steel furniture, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

Lot 86 WINCHESTER A SCARCE .22 WIN MODEL 1903 “RAF” MARKED TAKE-DOWN SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 99475 20-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the plain frame with impressed markings “GS” beneath a crown, “RAF” together with an Enfield inspector’s stamp, 13 1/4inch stock with tubular magazine, 5lb. 7oz., contemporary London nitro proof

£500 - 700

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Used for aerial gunnery training, a small number of these rifles were purchased by the British Government specifically for assistance in training Royal Flying Corp and then Royal Air Force air crew in gunnery. It appears that two batches of 300 rifles were ordered in 1916 and 1917 respectively.The serial number dates the rifle to 1918 and the receiver is clearly marked on the left side “RAF” and with an impressed broad arrow and military inspector’s mark. £200 - 300

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Lot 87 R. RAMSBOTTOM A .22 BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 49587, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 26-inch round barrel with machined flat top surface, folding leaf sight to 150, automatic ejector, the rounded frame and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, side safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof

Lot 88 CHARLES LANCASTER A .22 HORNET SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 9386, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 23 3/4-inch round barrel with machined top surface, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, automatic ejector, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£1000 - 1500

£400 - 600

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Lot 89 T. BLAND & SONS A .22 HAMMER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 17194, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 27-inch tubed octagonal barrel with folding leaf sight and matted top surface, the frame, side lever and central hammer with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, automatic ejector, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof £700 - 900

Lot 90 J. PATSTONE & SON A 5.6X50R SINGLE BARREL RIFLE, NO. 2206, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 28-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface, rear sight missing, the plain blacked frame and top lever with border engraving, cocking indicator and sliding safety, 14 1/4inch figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof 89

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Lot 91 GEO. HINTON A .250 HAMMER ROOK RIFLE 27-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface, rear sight with folding leaves, the plain frame with central hammer and side lever and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 5lb. 5oz., black powder proof £300 - 500

Lot 92 A GERMAN 9MM RIMFIRE OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION RIFLE/GUN, NO. 56 23 1/2-inch barrels, the top barrel rifled, the bottom smoothbore, the plain blacked frame with push-forward underlever and central hammer, 13 1/2-inch stock, 4lb. 3oz., German nitro proof £80 - 120

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Lot 93 A GERMAN 16-BORE/.22 HORNET OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION GUN, NO. 22930 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke boring, the Parker rifled rifle barrel converted to .22 Hornet, raised fore sight and short raised rib mounted with a Weaver V3 Classic telescopic sight, the rounded frame and push forward underlever with scroll engraving, cocking indicators and set front trigger, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and trap for ammunition, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof, shotgun bore pitted

Lot 94 A GERMAN 16-BORE/5.6X50R HAMMER DRILLING, NO. 11835 25-inch replacement Ferlach barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, mounted with a Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight on quick detachable claw mounts, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and push-forward underlever profusely engraved with oak leaves surrounding woodland scenes of deer, dogs and ducks, set front trigger, tang with folding peep sight, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, butt plate with trap, 7lb. 10oz., Austrian nitro proof

£300 - 500

£500 - 800

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Lots 95-102 will not be available for viewing in London. They can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.

Lot 95 ELEY 33 RNDS OF 8-BORE SHOTGUN AMMUNITION paper cases, two part-opened boxes £100 - 150

Lot 96 A QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES including: 23 Eley 8-bore cartridges, metal lined paper cases, in their maker’s box; together with a quantity of Continental cartridges; Eley Alphamax; 16-bore Hellis cartridges, etc (Qty)

Lot 97 SELLIER & BELLOT 240 RNDS .308 WIN AMMUNITION 180grs FMJ bullet; together with 1000 rnds CCI .22 Long ammunition, solid bullet

Lot 98 LYALVALE 250 28-BORE CARTRIDGES AND 250 16-BORE CARTRIDGES of recent manufacture, No.6 shot, in their maker’s original cartons

Lot 100 KYNOCH 75 RNDS OF .450/.400 3-INCH NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION metal covered soft-nosed bullets (10 rnds solid); together with 25 rnds of .450/.400 (3 1/4-inch) Nitro Express ammunition, solid bullet

Lot 101 KYNOCH 80 RNDS OF .450 (3 1/4-INCH) NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION metal covered soft-nosed bullet, 480 grns (20 rnds solid)

Lot 102 KYNOCH 55 RNDS OF .500/.465 NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION 480 grns metal covered soft-nose bullet (10 rnds solid); together with 45 rnds of .470 Nitro Express ammunition, soft-nosed bullet (15 rnds solid)

£80 - 120

Lot 99 A COLLECTION OF EMPTY SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES the comprehensive collection of paper and plastic cases, including many retailers, gunmakers and estates, covering the period circa 1970 to 2000 (List available upon request) £50 - 70

£80 - 120

£60 - 80

£60 - 100

£60 - 80

Lot 102A BOSS & CO. A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £300 - 500 102A

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£50 - 70

Lot 102B WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A LEATHERBOUND CANVAS GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels; together with a Holland & Holland canvas gun slip; and a leather cartridge pouch (3) £100 - 150

Lot 103 A GROUP OF VINTAGE RELOADING TOOLS comprising: 12-bore capper/decapper, rolled turnover tools, 2 powder measures, cartridge extractor, scales, etc

Lot 104 W. W. GREENER A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels

Lot 105 ENFIELD A COMBINATION TOOL incorporating screwdriver, nipple key, pricker, worm and oil bottle

Lot 106 TWO LEATHER GUN SLIPS fleece lined with leather handles

Lot 107 TWO LEATHER GUN SLIPS fleece lined with leather straps

Lot 108 W. W. GREENER A SCARCE LARGE SIZE OIL BOTTLE the lid with removable oiler, nickel plating worn

Lot 109 FOUR NAMED GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES including William Powell (x2), Purdey and William Evans (4)

Lot 110 A WELL FIGURED WALNUT STOCK BLANK

Lot * 112 A SHOTGUN BORE MICROMETER of Chubb pattern, to measure 12, 16 and 20-bore, in its maker’s box

Lot * 113 A PREMIER MULTIGAUGE BORE MICROMETER with digital dial and three interchangeable tips to measure 8bore through to 28-bore, in its maker’s case with instructions, new and unused

Lot 114 THREE LEATHER GUN SLIPS together with a leather leg-ofmutton bag; a cartridge bag; cartridge belt, etc

£80 - 120

£120 - 180

£300 - 500

£160 - 180

Lot 111 A WELL FIGURED WALNUT STOCK BLANK £300 - 500

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£120 - 180

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£100 - 200

£160 - 180

£80 - 120

Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on this lot.

Ω £500 - 700

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Lot 115 W. RICHARDS A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers; together with a canvas cartridge bag (2) £250 - 400

Lot 116 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, lid requires relining, with leather straps and oak dividers

Lot 117 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £70 - 90

£200 - 300

Lot 118 J. H. STEWARD A THREE DRAWER “DEER STALKER” MODEL STALKER’S TELESCOPE leather covered body with sunshade and dust covers, eyepiece with adjustable magnification, in its leather case £150 - 250

Lot 119 A PAIR OF IVORY-HANDLED TURNSCREWS together with a matching striker pot (3) £300 - 500

Lot 120 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

Lot 121 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON GUN CASE with compartment for 29-inch barrels

Lot 122 A STUFFED AND MOUNTED WARTHOG HEAD

Lot 124 R. BLANTON A PATENT CLAY PIGEON LAUNCHER, NO. 62 pull-back arm with adjustable mainspring, walnut stock with forward handle

Lot 125 TEN SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS various patterns and styles, including walnut and ebony examples

Lot 126 A GROUP EIGHT OF GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES some named, and a glass oil bottle (9)

£150 - 250

£50 - 70

£400 - 600

Lot 123 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A BRASSBOUND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments blocked for 29inch barrels £250 - 400

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£100 - 150

£150 - 250

Lot 127 A COLLECTION OF GUNMAKERS SNAP CAPS approximately 24, including 4-bore, 8-bore, 16-bore, 20-bore and 28bore, some named, including a Kynoch marked 4-bore snap cap

Lot 128 SWAROVSKI A 6X42 TELESCOPIC SIGHT together with a Schmidt & Bender 4x36 telescopic sight; a Kassnar telescopic sight; and an Aimpoint red dot sight (4)

Lot 129 TWO PARADOX-TYPE BRASS BULLET MOULDS 4-bore and 8-bore, the modern reproduction moulds with spru cutters; together with two further bullet moulds (4)

Lot 130 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS TURNSCREWS comprising ten turnscrews of various patterns; together with one striker disc key, all with horn handles (11)

Lot 131 A CANVAS AND LEATHER LOADER’S RAPID LOAD FRAME with zip-down front to reveal compartment for 60 cartridges

Lot 132 A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN SLIP the full length tan slips with fleece linings, with leather straps, etc

Lot 133 A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN SLIP the green leather full length slips with fleece linings, leather straps, etc

Lot 134 A NORMANDY COW HIDE LEATHER GUN SLIP with leather strap

Lot 135 A LEATHER RIFLE SLIP the full length dark leather slip with fleece lining and ammunition pocket

Lot 136 A LEATHER GUN SLIP the full length burgundy leather slip with fleece lining; together with a leather cleaning kit bag; and a green canvas slip (3)

Lot 137 A LEATHER GUN SLIP the full length dark brown slip with fleece interior and leather strap

Lot 138 COGSWELL & HARRISON A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 26inch barrels

£150 - 250

£80 - 120

£100 - 150

£200 - 300

£150 - 250

£100 - 150

£200 - 300

£150 - 250

£100 - 150

£120 - 180

£100 - 150

£80 - 120

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Lot 139 A COWHIDE AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG rapid load pattern, with leather and canvas strap, for about 50 cases £80 - 120

Lot 140 PARKER FIELD & SONS AN OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE suitable for a hammer gun, with compartment for 29-inch barrels £150 - 250

Lot 141 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 29-inch barrels £80 - 120

Lot 142 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 300 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers £400 - 600

Lot 143 E. M. REILLY A BRASSBOUND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels

Lot 144 A BAMBOO SHOOTING STICK with nickel-plated mounts

Lot 147 TWO LEATHER GUN SLIPS with felt lining and full length zips; together with a canvas gun case (3)

Lot 148 N. B. GLASSWORKS A PAIR OF GLASS TARGET BALLS the blue moulded balls with central portion moulded “N. B. Glassworks, Perth”

£80 - 120

£250 - 400

£100 - 150

Lot 145 JAMES DIXON & SONS A HUNTING FLASK AND SANDWICH TIN contained in their suede-lined leather saddle case

Lot 146 BRADY A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for 250 cases, with leather straps and dividers

Lot 149 A SMALL QUANTITY OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: 2 turnscrews; 2 pinfire rolled turnover tools (one signed Purdey); 2 powder and one shot measure; 2 nipple keys; cartridge extractor, etc

Lot 150 EIGHT TELESCOPIC SIGHTS various makers; together with a Tasco Propoint red dot sight; and 3 Harris bipods (12)

£150 - 250

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£250 - 350

£80 - 120

Lot 151 A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN SLIP the full length slip with fleece lining; together with a canvas double gun slip, with leather straps (2) £150 - 200

Lot 152 TEN SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS including many ebony and walnut examples, various styles and patterns £150 - 250

Lot 153 H. C. R. & SON A THREE-DRAWER SPOTTING SCOPE, NO. 6343 the polished brass body leather covered with sliding sun shade, with interchangeable high magnification eyepiece, the body impressed “TEL.SIG.MKVI also G.S.” and with broad arrow

Lot 154 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 27-inch barrels; together with a leather legof-mutton case (2)

Lot 157 ABEL CHAPMAN “ON SAFARI” London, 1908, small split to spine

Lot 158 LACY - “PICTURES OF TRAVEL, SPORT AND ADVENTURE” London1899; together with Kittenberger, “Big Game Hunting in East Africa”, London, 1929, re-bound, incorporating the original cloth cover (2)

£250 - 400

£200 - 300

Lot 155 A PAIR OF CAPERCAILLIE the realistically stuffed and mounted cock and hen birds in a glazed display cabinet, 32 by 29 by 13inches £500 - 700

Lot 159 A GROUP OF BOOKS OF AFRICAN INTEREST titles including: “Animal Life in Africa”, “Through Angola”, “Marching on Tanga”, “The Rediscovered Country”, “Wild Elephant Chase”, “Between the Sunlight and the Thunder”, “No Tears for the Crocodile” (7) £50 - 80

Lot 156 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a leather legof-mutton gun case (2)

£140 - 180

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Lot 160 A SMALL COLLECTION OF SPORTING BOOKS including: “Wildlife on Moor & Fell”, Lonsdale Library; “Shooting by Moor, Field & Shore”, two copies; five titles from the “Fur, Feather & Fin” series, etc £80 - 120

£140 - 180

Lot 161 A COLLECTION OF GUNMAKERS CATALOGUES including catalogues and leaflets by Westley Richards, W. W. Greener, G. E. Lewis & Sons, G. & S. Holloway, etc £100 - 200

Lot 162 HARDY BROTHERS “THE ST. GEORGE” FLY REEL 3 3/8-inch size, the perforated drum with composition handle, ribbed brass foot £80 - 120

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Lot 163 WEBLEY & SCOTT A DEACTIVATED .455 MARK IV SERVICE REVOLVER, NO. 93651 4-inch barrel, the frame with military inspector’s marks, chequered composition grips and lanyard loop, with certificate of deactivation dated 1997, stirrup catch spring broken £150 - 250

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Lot 164 P. WEBLEY & SON A DEACTIVATED .38 MARK III REVOLVER, NO. 20371 4-inch barrel, the frame with winged bullet trademark and oversize walnut grips, retaining some original finish overall, with its deactivation certificate dated 1997 £150 - 250

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Lot 165 WEBLEY & SCOTT A DEACTIVATED 1-INCH VERY PISTOL, NO. 8673 the frame with winged bullet trademark and inspector’s stamps for 1915, with certificate of deactivation dated 1994, in its leather holster £100 - 150

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Lot 166 GUISASOLA HERMANOS A DEACTIVATED SPANISH .455 REVOLVER, NO. 25497 5-inch barrel, the frame with chequered walnut grips, certificate of deactivation dated 1997 £80 - 120

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Lot 167 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .22 “SENIOR” MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 511 6 1/2-inch barrel with chequered area, the plain blued frame with stirrup catch and retaining most of its original blued finish, chequered composition grips, it its maker’s cardboard box with original parts list and pellet envelope £80 - 120

Lot 168 WEBLEY & SCOTT A .22 “TEMPEST” AIR PISTOL 6 3/4-inch barrel, the black painted frame with pistol grip and safety catch, in its maker’s carton with instructions, etc

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£60 - 80

Lot 169 ACCLES & SHELVOKE LTD A SCARCE “ACVOKE” .177 AIR PISTOL, 7 3/4-inch barrel within in its concentric cylinder, with ribbed and moulded grips and folding loading lever, in its original maker’s box with instruction leaflets, etc, locking mechanism defective

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Lot 170 WEIHRAUCH A .177 HW45 AIR PISTOL, NO. 353628 6 1/2-inch barrel, the over-lever frame with adjustable rear sight and safety catch, retaining virtually all of its original finish, contained in its maker’s carton with instruction leaflet and test target

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Lot 171 WALTHER A .177 CP88 AIR PISTOL, NO. A8167142 5 1/2-inch barrel, satin nickel finish, stippled walnut grips, in its maker’s box £70 - 100

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Lot 172 WALTHER A .177 CP88 MODEL CO2 AIR PISTOL, NO. A14009304 4-inch barrel, plain black finish, in its maker’s box with instructions; together with a Walther .177 PPKS CO2 air pistol, no.

1E00679 (2) £80 - 120

Lot 173 WEBLEY A .177 “OSPREY SUPERTARGET” AIR RIFLE, NO. 12446 18 1/2-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an Anschutz aperture rear sight, side lever, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 1oz., retaining much original finish overall, together with its instruction leaflet, etc £120 - 180

Lot 174 BSA A .22 “AIRSPORTER” MODEL UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. GA2825 18 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the cylinder with etched markings and piled arms trademark and retaining much original finish, the three-piece stock cracked at the hand, 14-inch pull, 7lb.

8oz. £80 - 120

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Lot 175 BSA A .22 “AIRSPORTER” MODEL UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. GB13746 19-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the cylinder mounted with a Crossman sight, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 14oz., stock cracked and repaired, trigger spring defective £60 - 80

Lot 176 BSA A .22 “AIRSPORTER” MODEL UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. GA2832 18 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the cylinder with etched markings and retaining much original finish overall, three-piece stock with pistol grip, 14inch pull, 7lb. 8oz. £80 - 120

Lot 177 BSA A SCARCE .177 “AIRSPORTER STUTZEN” AIR RIFLE, NO. ET00115 14-inch barrel with ramp fore-sight, adjustable rear sight and raised scope dovetail, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2inch pull, 7lb. 13oz.

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Lot 178 BSA A .177 IMPROVED MODEL “D” LIGHT PATTERN UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 29577 17-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, bayonet underlever, 13 1/4-inch straight hand stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 14oz. £100 - 150

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Lot 179 A LARGE VICTORIAN OAK AND PINE LINE DRYER the impressive device with adjustable drum and spool, on four legged base, 53-inches tall £250 - 350

Lot 180 MAUSER A 7X57MM BARRELLED ACTION, NO. B24494 22-inch barrel, the receiver ring with Mauser banner dated ‘1934’, bolt mismatched £80 - 120

Lot 181 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE DAMASCUS BARRELS, NO. 9681 the 30 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, extractor missing, pitted and dented ✺ £200 - 300

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Lot 182 HAMMOND BROS. THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 20-BORE HAMMOND’S PATENT DOUBLE LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 1116 the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game, 14-inch figured stock, firing pins missing, leather leg-of-mutton case ✺ £200 - 400

Lot 183 JAMES MACNAUGHTON THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 16-BORE BARIN-WOOD EDINBURGH ACTION LEVER COCKING GUN, NO. 948 the rounded skeleton frame and extended top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic strapwork borders, the maker’s name signed across the breech within a scrolling banner, skeleton top lever, clear viewing port, safety catch missing, 14-inch well figured stock with horn butt plate ✺ £1300 - 1800

Lot 184 WILLIAM POWELL & SON THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9645 the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension

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Lot 185 SCHMIDL & ROEDL THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN 27-inch damascus barrels, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and push-forward underlever inlaid with gold details with scenes of game, 13 1/2inch figured stock with cheekpiece, carved with a scene of wild boar and dogs, 6lb.

14oz., heavily worn overall, bores severely pitted, firing pins removed

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Lot 186 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 27279/80 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, sunken game ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1912. ✺ £12000 - 15000

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Lot 187 CHARLES LANCASTER A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13485/6 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand-detachable backlocks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 7lb., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with original maker’s accessories, oil can, etc

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1918 for R. G. Fenwick-Palmer. The guns are built on conventional actions (rather than the earlier “wrist-breaker” pattern). The guns incorporate Lancaster’s patent hand-detachable locks and are finished to a typically high standard and remain in exceptionally fine condition for their age ✺ £7000 - 9000

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Lot 188 E. J. CHURCHILL A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE “PREMIER FINEST QUALITY” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2127/8 28-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining most of their hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the guns were originally built in 1914 and that the replacement barrels were fitted by them in 1973. The guns were restocked and refurbished to an ‘as new’ condition at this time. ✺ £12000 - 15000

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Lot 189 McCRIRICK & SONS A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 55575 AND 60522 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks, No.1 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case ✺ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 190 E. J. CHURCHILL A PAIR OF 12-BORE “FIELD” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4082/3 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the No.1 gun barrels replaced by the maker, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4inch figured stocks with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight “VC” case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929. The No.1 gun was rebarelled by the maker in 1979. ✺ £8000 - 9000

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Lot 191 CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF 12-BORE B-GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13866/7 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in their brassbound oak and leather case, recovered and re-lined âœş ÂŁ5000 - 8000

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Lot 192 ARIETTA A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33765/6 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case ✺ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 193 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5861 AND 6200 30 1/8-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings and true cylinder borings respectively, the No.1 gun with an additional pair of interchangeable 28 1/4-inch barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine and bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with compartment for the extra barrels âœş ÂŁ8000 - 12000

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Lot 194 F. PIOTTI A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5388 AND 6365 25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single triggers and non-automatic safety catches, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leatherbound canvas case The guns were completed in 1971 and 1974 respectively. âœş ÂŁ12000 - 18000

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Lot 195 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15386/7 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1963. âœş ÂŁ2000 - 3000

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Lot 196 GOROSABEL A PAIR OF 12-BORE “SILVER DELUXE” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 108948/9 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with foliate scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof

Lot 197 GOROSABEL A SPANISH 12-BORE “SILVER DELUXE” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 108892 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof

The guns appear little used. ✺ £800 - 1200

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✺ £600 - 900

Lot 198 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7347 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 7lb., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case ✺ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 199 JOSEPH BRAZIER, ASHES A FINE ALAN BROWN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69862 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight and retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened finish, the left lock engraved with pheasants flying over guns against a woodland background, the right lock engraved with grouse flying past a stone grouse butt, the action base with small factory scene, the lockplates both signed “A M Brown”, lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label The gun was built by David Dryhurst and Richard Tandy using the finest outworkers working in the Birmingham trade at the time. The gun was proofed in 1986 and was likely finished circa 1988/9. Alan Brown has subsequently become one of the most renowned English gun engravers and his speciality is highly detailed game scenes of the type featured on this gun. The self-opening action used is the Henry Atkin variant of the classic Purdey Beesley design. ✺ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 200 JOHN WILKES A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12255 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill type rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving around scenes of gold inlaid duck, the breeches and top strap with lined gold decoration, the action base and trigger guard with further gold inlaid game birds, retaining virtually all of its renewed hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight case with canvas outer cover

The gun formed part of the legendary Tulchan Collection. The gun was extensively reworked and refinished by John Wilkes in line with the majority of the guns that formed the collection. The gun is built on the Baker self-opening Twelve-Twenty action.

Provenance: The Tulchan Collection, Christie’s, London, 22 March 1995, lot 72. ✺ £8000 - 12000

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Lot 201 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15020 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case with maker’s label The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928. ✺ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 202 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20695 30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1913. âœş ÂŁ10000 - 15000

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Lot 203 HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2357 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch cross-over stock cast off for central vision, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

Lot 204 HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 394 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, in its leather case

✺ £1000 - 1500

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✺ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 205 WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5998 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., recent nitro re-proof, left wall thickness slightly below the recommended minimum

Lot 206 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11722 29 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, left bore dented and barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, top lever spring broken

✺ £2000 - 3000

✺ £1200 - 1800

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Lot 207 WATSON BROS. A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 20070 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and pierced top lever deeply carved with acorns and oak leaves against a stippled ground surrounding highly detailed game scenes of pigeons in flight against a realistic background, each scene initialled by the engraver, the trigger plate signed, M. Smith, the top lever and trigger guard pierced around scrolling foliage, retaining all of its bright finish, clipped fences, gold washed lockwork, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, engraved heel and toe plates and grip cap, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and ostrich leather case, including many tools and accessories, canvas outer cover The maker confirms that the gun was completed circa 2002 and it appears little used. It was engraved by Martin Smith with the carving completed by Keith Thomas. The gun is illustrated in Vic Venter’s recent book, “Best of British”.

Martin Smith was born in 1971 and served his apprenticeship at Purdey. As a freelance engraver he has gone on to engrave guns for many makers, including Boss, Holland & Holland, David MacKay Brown and Watson Bros. ✺ £30000 - 40000

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Lot 208 T. NEWTON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5853 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its leather case

Lot 209 T. NEWTON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5377 28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, additional interchangeable 28-inch barrels by William Ford with 2 1/2inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✺ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 210 STEPHEN GRANT & SON A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5971 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

Lot 211 BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88813 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb 13oz., nitro proof, canvas case

✺ £2500 - 3500

✺ £1500 - 2500

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Lot 212 I. FABBRI A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3135 28-inch Boehler “Superblitz” steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed Inc Dorof, lined cocking indicators, single trigger and non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, beaver-tail fore-end, 6lb. 15oz., Italian nitro proof, lightweight leather case

The gun was built in 1969. This is a relatively early gun by this maker and examples of side-by-side shotguns by Fabbri are especially rare. ✺ £15000 - 20000

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Lot 213 MIDLAND GUN CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 65580, TWO BARREL SET 27 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll’s head crossbolt extension, the interchangeable 25-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving within detailed borders, clipped fences, 15-inch well figured stock including well matched 2-inch extension, 7lb.

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Lot 214 AYA A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 558094 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof

✺ £2500 - 3500

✺ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 215 AYA A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 547065 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof ✺ £700 - 1000

Lot 216 CHARLES HELLIS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 597 26 1/2-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof ✺ £400 - 600

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Lot 217 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43205 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof ✺ £500 - 700

Lot 218 J. & W. TOLLEY A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 87818 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof ✺ £200 - 250

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218 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 219 MILBURN & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23702 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof ✺ £250 - 400

Lot 220 R. ELLIS & SONS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1302 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including 1/2inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✺ £400 - 600

Lot 221 ARMSTRONG & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 42147 30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the scroll-backed frame and top lever with game scene engraving, surrounded by bold foliate scrollwork and retaining traces of original hardening colour, arcaded fences, 14-inch highly figured stock with ribbed horn butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., recent nitro reproof, bores pitted, fore-end wood repaired

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✺ £500 - 700

Lot 222 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9817 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, re-jointing recommended; together with a Gunmark “Kestrel” 12-bore boxlock non-ejector gun, no. 271574, 27inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, 14 1/2inch pull, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof (2)

✺ £200 - 300

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Lot 223 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 121454 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores pitted ✺ £550 - 650

Lot 224 AYA A 12-BORE “MATADOR” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 18126 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, scroll back frame with top lever, selective single trigger, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb.

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Lot 225 ALEX MARTIN A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6904 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including recoil pad, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof ✺ £300 - 500

Lot 226 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 121807 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the polished frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb.

11oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, in its home-made wooden case ✺ £350 - 500

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226 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 227 WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5597 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof ✺ £800 - 1200

Lot 228 COLTMAN & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 698 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, pegged at the head, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked, rejointing recommended ✺ £300 - 500

Lot 229 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE FH45 GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 51530 26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the scrollback frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, bolstered and scalloped fences, 14 1/2inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

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Lot 230 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1150 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro reproof, bores marked, canvas case ✺ £700 - 900

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Lot 231 AYA A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 561803 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof ✺ £600 - 900

Lot 232 GUNMARK A 12-BORE “KESTREL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26958 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb.

12oz., Spanish nitro proof ✺ £150 - 250

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Lot 233 W. JEFFERY & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2173 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof The gun was fitted with Maleham patent ejectors. ✺ £250 - 400

Lot 234 W. R. PAPE A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13449 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof ✺ £150 - 250

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234 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 235 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE “JUBILEE II” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. S05498A 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, top lever and side plates profusely engraved with foliate scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the action base with inscribed gold panel, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, “Rinaldin”, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case with maker’s certificate dated 2002 ✺ £4000 - 6000

enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

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Lot 235A WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15123 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb.

9oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended ✺ £300 - 500

Lot 236 BSA A 12-BORE “SNIPE” MODEL SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO.Y020298 30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, plain alloy frame and top lever, retaining much of its original painted finish overall, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof ✺ £30 - 50

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Lot 237 W. R. PAPE A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13347 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof ✺ £250 - 350

Lot 238 W. R. PAPE A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12891 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof ✺ £200 - 300

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239 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 239 MIDLAND GUN CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 97256 26-inch barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 1-inch extension and recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof ✺ £40 - 60

Lot 240 W. G. RICHARDSON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 77203 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof ✺ £50 - 80

Lot 241 AYA A 12-BORE (3-INCH MAGNUM) NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 319641 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, beaver-tail fore-end, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof ✺ £250 - 350

Lot 242 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE PERKES’ PATENT TRIGGER PLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4953 30-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, fore-end loop detached, worn overall, canvas case

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Lot 243 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE “LONG EMPIRE” MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57985 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with border decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, non-automatic side safety, 14-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof ✺ £500 - 700

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Lot 244 A SPANISH 12-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 182741 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the plain frame and top lever retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock with repair at the heel, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof ✺ £50 - 80

Lot 245 BROWNING A SCARCE 12-BORE TWO-SHOT DOUBLE AUTOMATIC MODEL SELFLOADING GUN, NO. C20325 27 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 3/4 choke boring, the plain frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof ✺ £200 - 300

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Lot 246 W. J. JEFFREY & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15312 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 9oz., recent nitro re-proof ✺ £300 - 500

Lot 247 BSA A 12-BORE “SNIPE” MODEL SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO.Y04149 30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the plain alloy frame with top lever, black painted finish, 14-inch stock, 7lb.

2oz., nitro proof; together with a Webley & Scott 12-bore semi-hammerless single barrel gun, no. 75618, 30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, muzzle with adjustable choke, the frame retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof (2) ✺ £70 - 90

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247 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 248 A GERMAN 12-BORE “REMO 2” MODEL BOLT-ACTION GUN, NO. 905 27-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the Mauser type action with spring-loaded one-shot magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14-inch pull, 5lb. 13oz., German nitro proof ✺ £80 - 120

Lot 249 ALFRED FIELD & CO. A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 52614 28 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke boring, crossbolt extension, broad machined rib, the frame and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving, the fluted fences with side clips, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch stock with ribbed butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, barrels with some external pitting ✺ £150 - 250

Lot 250 WILLIAMS & POWELL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10697 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof

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Lot 251 G. E. LEWIS A 10-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 15138 32-inch barrel with 3 1/2-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and top lever with scroll engraving, the lock engraved with a scene of a duck, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 1-inch horn extension and rubber recoil pad, 7lb., recent nitro re-proof ✺ £400 - 600

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Lot 252 H. HOLLAND A SCARCE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 872 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved “Holland, 98 New Bond St, London, Converted by the Army & Navy CSL, London”, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, single bite action, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof, bores marked The maker’s records indicate that the gun was completed in 1861. It appears to have started life as a pinfire gun, the engraving on the rib mentioning its subsequent conversion to centrefire by the Army & Navy. ✺ £800 - 1200

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Lot 253 FAURÉ LE PAGE A SCARCE FRENCH 16-BORE BAR-INWOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 248 29 1/2-inch etched damascus barrels, impressed at the breeches “Leopold Bernard Cannonier á Paris”, 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder boring, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-forward underlever with fine scroll and border engraving, the trigger guard engraved with a Count’s crown and the indistinct monogram “FM”, linked fore-end, 14-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, swing swivels, 7lb.

1oz., French maker’s proof, bores pitted, in its fitted full-length brassbound oak and leather case ✺ £1500 - 2000

enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

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Lot 254 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 10300 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb., nitro proof, bores pitted, worn overall ✺ £80 - 120

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Lot 255 COLT A SCARCE MODEL 1878 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9981 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with lined border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi-pistol grip and steel butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., contemporary London black powder proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum ✺ £500 - 700

Lot 256 P. MACLAGAN A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back lock and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof, extractor missing, bores pitted, in a brassbound oak and leather case with Edward Paton trade label ✺ £100 - 200

Lot 257 HARKOM A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 7lb. 5oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and dented £400 - 600 256 92

257 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 258 PURDEY A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 9432 30-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and Second Pattern thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb.

12oz., nitro proof, bores severely pitted, left hammer crudely repaired, worn overall ✺ £300 - 500

Lot 259 LASKEY A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL PINFIRE GUN 31-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the frame, back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with game scene and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 7oz., black powder proof, bore marked £300 - 500

Lot 260 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2822 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, loaded indicators, replacement hammers, 12 3/4-inch crudely-fitted mahogany stock, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted and dented, worn overall, mechanism defective

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Lot 261 T. WILD A 12-BORE (3-INCH) HAMMER GUN, NO. 10592 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, broad machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 7lb.

8oz., recent nitro re-proof ✺ £700 - 900

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Lot 262 BOSS & CO. A SCARCE 14-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2156 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch well figured stock with ribbed heel plate and 1/4-inch tapered extension, 6lb., black powder proof, in its maker’s leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1864 £700 - 900

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Lot 263 F. KING A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, cocking indicators, 14 1/4inch figured stock, 7lb. 3oz., black powder proof, bores pitted ✺ £500 - 700

Lot 264 KEEP BROS. A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN 29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with gold-lined breeches, the back locks and hammers with scroll engraving, half length figured stock, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., black powder proof £350 - 500

Lot 265 J. P. SAUER & SOHN A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 252833 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, clipped fences and cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate including 1/2-inch removable extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof 264 94

265 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

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Lot 266 MORTIMER & SON A SCARCE WOODWARD PATENT 16BORE LEVER COCKING GUN, NO. 6934 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and pushforward underlever with border and scroll engraving, cocking indicators and safety lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof The gun incorporates T. Woodward’s Patent No. 651 of 1876 with each lock using a coil spring and a simple plunger-type striker. ✺ £500 - 700

Lot 267 JOSEPH LANG A 16-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16577 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 13oz., recent nitro re-proof, in its maker’s canvas case ✺ £600 - 900

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Lot 268 W. J. DAVIS A 16-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving around primitive game scenes, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb 5oz., recent nitro re-proof ✺ £350 - 500

Lot 269 MERKEL A 16-BORE SLIDING BREECH NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 162 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame with push-forward underlever and wing safety, horn trigger guard, 14-inch stock with recoil pad and chequered butt plate, retractable sling, 5lb. 14oz., German black powder proof ✺ £250 - 400

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Lot 270 A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15047 27-inch replacement barrels by George Gibbs Ltd with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof ✺ £250 - 400

Lot 271 T. TURNER & SONS A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3387 26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 5lb.

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Lot 272 HOLLIS, BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 100211 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof ✺ £700 - 900

Lot 273 CHARLES FRANCIS & SON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN 27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/8-inch figured stock, 5lb.

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273 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551

Lot 274 PATSTONE & SON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2742 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 5lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof ✺ £500 - 700

Lot 275 DANIEL FRASER & CO. A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2634 28-inch replacement barrels by G. E. Lewis & Son, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, intercepting sears, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip with chequered butt plate, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof ✺ £800 - 1200

Lot 276 JOHN WILKES A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9121 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked and pitted externally towards the muzzle

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Lot 277 AYA A 28-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 504227 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof ✺ £200 - 300

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Lot 278 A. W. GAMAGE A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29652 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 1oz., recent nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum ✺ £1000 - 1500

Lot 279 T. BLAND & SONS A .410 SINGLE BARREL FOLDING GUN, NO. 18229 25 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the plain frame with top lever and side safety, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 3lb. 11oz., nitro proof 278

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Lot 280 AYA A .410 NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 475872 26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original finish, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof ✺ £400 - 600

Lot 281 B. RIZZINI A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4224, A TWO BARREL SET 27 1/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the interchangeable 25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb.

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✺ £250 - 400

Lot 282 IVO FABBRI A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 3177, A TWO BARREL SET 28-inch Bohler steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the additional 28-inch Bohler steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers and fitted with Briley screw-in chokes, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with acanthus foliate scrollwork against a stippled matted ground, the action base signed by the maker, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, F. Lora, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grips and trap comb including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case ✺ £20000 - 24000

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Lot 283 BROWNING A 12-BORE B2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30899S74 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game birds in landscapes, signed by the engraver “J M Boulanger”, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 2oz., Belgian nitro proof, black vinyl case

Lot 284 BROWNING A 12-BORE B2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 80224S7 26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game birds against wooded landscapes, signed by the engraver “A Marechal”, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, leather case with its original pattern sheets

✺ £1500 - 2000

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✺ £1800 - 2400

Lot 285 MIROKU A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 80620PM 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib and detachable muzzle weights, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof ✺ £300 - 500

Lot 286 S.K.B. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 513318 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the plain black frame with border decoration, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof ✺ £150 - 250

Lot 287 SHADOW A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. K803994 29 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

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Lot 288 MIROKU A 12-BORE 6000 SPORT GRADE 1 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 80174PYSP1 25-inch shortened barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14-inch stock including recoil pad, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof ✺ £300 - 500

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Lot 289 I. FABBRI A FINE TOMASONI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 3388 27 1/2-inch Boehler “Superblitz” steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork against a stippled matted ground, the locks incorporating raised bouquets and mythical creatures, the action base with angels, retaining virtually all of its original bright cyanide-hardened finish, the trigger plate signed, C. Tomasoni, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof, canvas case The gun was built in 1980 and appears relatively little used. ✺ £35000 - 45000

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Lot 290 LINCOLN A 20-BORE NO.2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 119408 26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable screw-in chokes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof ✺ £150 - 250

Lot 291 BAIKAL A 12-BORE RUSSIAN BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. K4491 28 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined rib, plain black frame with border decoration, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb.

7oz., nitro proof; together with a Baikal 12-bore boxlock non-ejector gun, no. A30546, 28 1/2-inch monobloc barrels, nitro proof (2)

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Lot 292 AYA A 12-BORE “YEOMAN” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO.Y-102909 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the plain frame with border decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof

✺ £300 - 500

Lot 293 BROWNING A 12-BORE “PRIVELEGE” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56596MM 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, top lever and side plates with scroll decoration against a stippled ground, around scenes of pheasant and woodcock against woodland scenes, selective single trigger, 15 1/2inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case

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✺ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 294 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE S2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 36279 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, canvas case

Lot 295 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE S2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5955 27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined solid rib and crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

✺ £2000 - 3000

✺ £2400 - 2800

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Lot 296 BROWNING A 12-BORE “B2G” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 60758S77 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game and water fowl, signed by the engraver, ‘D. Giancaleoni’, 14 1/4inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 2oz., Belgian nitro proof ✺ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 297 BROWNING A PAIR OF 20-BORE D3 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5076 V74/5077 V74 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, narrow file-cut ventilated ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, signed by the engraver, ‘A. Cuisset’, 14 1/2-inch highly figured straighthand stocks including rubber recoil pads, three-piece fore-ends, 6lb. 5oz., Belgian nitro proof, re-jointing recommended ✺ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 298 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A FINE 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER “PEGASUS DE LUXE” MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1271 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, solid file-cut rib, the frame, pinless locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving against a finely stippled ground , the trigger plate signed “Venzi”, non-automatic safety catch, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof The gun was built in 2001 and retains much original finish overall. ✺ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 299 SUPERBRITTE A SCARCE BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDEOPENING OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 247 27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, narrow file-cut rib and side extensions, the rounded frame and push-down side lever engraved with foliate scrollwork against a lined ground, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, H. Mativa, 15-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro proof

Patented by Theophile Britte in 1931, the “Superbritte” side-opening over and under gun was produced in relatively limited numbers prior to 1939 and it is thought that as few as 250 examples were manufactured. Manufactured by Britte, a renowned supplier to the Belgian trade who counted Lebeau Courally and Aug Francotte as customers, the guns were usually retailed by Jules Bury and by Masquelier, both dealers and manufacturers of high grade arms in Liege.

With its distinctive action and very low centre of gravity, the gun has very quick and pointable handling characteristics. The action is as shallow as it can be and reloading is remarkably quick.

Engraved examples are especially scarce as the majority were finished in a plain way with a blacked frame and border engraving. ✺ £14000 - 18000

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS AND BUYERS Each auction is prepared in advance and is on public view at Sotheby’s saleroom for several days before the sale. No passes or appointments are required.

CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

All lots are offered subject to gavin Gardiner Limited’s Conditions of Business.

ESTIMATES AND RESERVES

Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no predetermined starting prices. Estimates may be subject to revision. Published estimates are exclusive of buyer’s premium and VAT. All lots are subject to reserves. The reserve price is never higher than the low pre-sale estimate.

BUYER’S PREMIUM AND VAT

A buyers premium of 22.5% is applicable to all the lots in this sale.

The buyer’s premium is subject to VAT at the current standard rate (20%). Lots are normally offered for sale under the auctioneers margin scheme and VAT is payable on the buyers premium by all buyers.

Lots marked with a dagger symbol † will be offered under normal UK VAT rules and VAT will be charged on both the hammer price and the buyers premium.

Lots marked with a ‡ or Ω symbol has been imported from outside the EU to be sold at auction under temporary importation. VAT is applicable on the hammer price at the following rates:

‡ @ 5% Ω @ 20%

PRE-SALE EXHIBITION

All auctions are on public view for at least two days prior to the sale.

CONDITION REPORTS

All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-sale exhibition and view the lots in person. If this is not possible, we will be pleased to provide a condition report where practical. All condition reports are provided in good faith. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots. Please refer to Conditions of Business for further information.

BIDDING IN PERSON

To bid with us you must register to obtain a bidding number. You will be asked to provide proof of identity.

All lots sold will be invoiced to the name and address in which the paddle has been registered and will not be transferred to other names or addresses. If you instruct an agent to bid on your behalf, you will need to provide a letter of authority to this effect.

ABSENTEE BIDDING

Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible (subject to other bids received, reserves and competition in the saleroom). It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. These services are offered free of charge and are subject to our Condition of Business.

Standard rate VAT remains payable on the buyer’s premium by all buyers.

PAYMENT

Payment is due in sterling immediately after the sale and before purchases can be released. Payments in person can be made in the saleroom on the day of the auction. After this payments must be made by post, card transactions by telephone or electronic transfer to our bank. Gavin Gardiner Ltd. welcome the following methods of payment:

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD

We are pleased to accept major credit cards (regrettably we are unable to accept American Express card payments), for which a surcharge will be made of 3% of the transaction total. This is to cover the charge made to us by our bank. There is no charge for payments made by debit card.

STERLING BANKER’S DRAFT OR BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE AND ELECTRONIC OR WIRE TRANSFER

Drawn on a recognised UK bank or building society.

STERLING CHEQUE OR CASH

Please not that we require seven days to clear sterling cheques where the amount exceeds the cheque card guarantee limit, unless special arrangements have been made with the auctioneer in advance of the sale (normally the presentation of a letter of guarantee from your bank).

We always reserve the right to hold goods until a cheque is cleared.

Cash payments will not be accepted above £6.000.

ELECTRONIC AND WIRE TRANSFERS

Wire transfers can be made directly to our bank: National Westminster Bank Plc. 60 High Street Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 1SL

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GAVIN GARDINER LIMITED’S AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE If Gavin Gardiner Limited sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below Gavin Gardiner Limited will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Gavin Gardiner Limited for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price.

The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable.

“Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property.

Property shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling).

Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or

(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion); or

To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:-

(i) notify Gavin Gardiner Limited in writing within one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be Counterfeit; and (ii) return the Property to Gavin Gardiner Limited in the same condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer good title in the Property, free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale.

Gavin Gardiner Limited has discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Gavin Gardiner Limited may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer's cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to Gavin Gardiner Limited. Gavin Gardiner Limited shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event Gavin Gardiner Limited decides to rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert reports, provided always that the costs of such reports have been approved in advance and in writing by Gavin Gardiner Limited.

(iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description.

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR BUYERS 1. INTRODUCTION

(a) The contractual relationship of Gavin Gardiner Limited and Sellers with prospective Buyers is governed by:(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;

(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the saleroom and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited; (iii) Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee; (iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer's announcement.

(b) As auctioneer, Gavin Gardiner Limited acts as agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Gavin Gardiner Limited may own or have a financial interest in a lot.

2. DEFINITIONS

"Bidder" is any person making, attempting or considering making a bid, including Buyers;

"Buyer" is the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when bidding as agent;

"Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent, or executors;

“GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551.

"Buyer’s Expenses" are any costs or expenses due to Gavin Gardiner Limited from the Buyer ;

"Buyer’s Premium" is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers; "Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price; "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses; "Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.

The Buyer’s Premium, Buyer’s Expenses and Hammer Price are subject to VAT, where applicable.

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3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS

5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports or elsewhere are statements of GG’s opinion and not representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be revised from time to time at GG’s absolute discretion.

(b) GG advises Bidders to attend the auction, but GG will endeavour to execute absentee written bids provided that they are, in GG’s opinion, received in sufficient time and in legible form.

(a) GGs knowledge of lots is partly dependent on information provided by the Seller and GG is unable to exercise exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Each lot is available for examination before sale. Bidders are responsible for carrying out examinations and research before sale to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots and accuracy of descriptions.

4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO BUYERS (a) GG shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the terms of GG’s Authenticity Guarantee. (b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither GG nor the Seller :-

(i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any oral or written information provided to Bidders by GG, whether negligent or otherwise;

(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded

by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers; (iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by GG in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot.

(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against GG and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither GG nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of GG or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GG or the Seller.

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(a) GG has absolute discretion to refuse admission to the auction. Before sale, Bidders must complete a Registration Form and supply such information and references as GG requires. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and are jointly and severally liable with their principal, if bidding as agent (in which case GG’s prior and express consent must be obtained).

(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to GG’s other commitments; GG is therefore not liable for failure to execute such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded.

6. IMPORT, EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

GG and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is subject to import, export or copyright restrictions. It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law, including licenses required by law under the 1968 Firearms Act and Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION

(a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse bids, withdraw or re-offer lots for sale (including after the fall of the hammer) if (s)he believes that there may be an error or dispute, and may also take such other action as (s)he reasonably deems necessary.

(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable. (c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer. (d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.

8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds.

GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above.

(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense;

(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the "Payment Date").

(c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a).

(d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers. (e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers.

Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within 5 working days of the auction, GG may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:(b) cancel the sale of the lot;

(c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot;

(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer's expense and risk at GG’s premises or in independent storage

(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction.

11. DATA PROTECTION

(d) reject future bids from the Buyer ;

(e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the

Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds;

(f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale; (g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien;

(h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs; (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings

10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES

(a) GG will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.

(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i).

12. MISCELLANEOUS

(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG.

(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives. (c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties.

(d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. (e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR SELLERS The Conditions of Business for Sellers govern all aspects of the consignment, report, holding and sale of Property by Gavin Gardiner Limited together with Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee and the Conditions of Business for Buyers, as printed in sale catalogues and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited upon request. Gavin Gardiner Limited act as agent for Sellers.

1. SELLER’S WARRANTIES

DEFINITIONS

(iv) there are no copyright or other restrictions on GG’s rights to produce and publish images of the Property.

Conditions of Business for Buyers and/or Sellers may be amended by additional terms printed in the sale catalogue and/or by notices posted up in the saleroom or announced by the auctioneer.

“Seller” is the owner of the Property, their agent, executors or the person in possession of the Property (as appropriate).

“GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, auctioneers, c/o Sotheby’s Summers Place, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9AD, company number 5703551.

“Seller’s Commission” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Sellers of Property.

“Expenses” are Gavin Gardiner Limited’s expenses, fees and charges relating to the Property, including legal expenses, insurance charges, illustration fees, administration fees, customs duties, shipping and packing costs, tests, searches and enquiries.

“Buyer’s Premium” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Buyers of Property.

“Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer.

“Reserve Price” is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Property may be sold, as agreed between the Seller and Gavin Gardiner Limited. From time to time, Gavin Gardiner Limited may agree with the Seller to offer a collection of Property for a Global Reserve Price and/or agree an auctioneer’s discretion to reduce the Reserve Price by 10% or to offer Property without a Reserve Price.

“Net Sale Proceeds” are the proceeds of sale actually received by Gavin Gardiner Limited, less Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses.

The Seller’s Commission, Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium and all Expenses are subject to VAT, where applicable.

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(a) The Seller warrants to GG and the Buyer that:(i) the Seller is the owner of the Property or is properly authorised to sell it;

(ii) the Seller shall transfer possession and good title in the Property to the Buyer, free from any third party claims; (iii) the Seller has provided all relevant information about the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, provenance and import/export history of the Property;

(b) The Seller will indemnify GG, its directors, employees, officers and Buyers of the Property against all losses and damages resulting from a breach of any of these warranties or other Conditions of Business.

GG may cancel, rescind or postpone sales of Property where it reasonably believes that there has been or may be a breach of these warranties or any other Conditions of Business by the Seller.

2. SALE PREPARATION

(a) GG shall have sole discretion as to how Property is described, illustrated and marketed, and the date, venue and conduct of the sale. (b) All oral or written estimates, appraisals and reports are statements of opinion only, may not be relied upon as a prediction of the sale price and may be revised from time to time by GG.

(c) GG may, without obligation, consult with third party experts and carry out such other research for the Property as it deems necessary. GG may transfer possession of the Property to such third parties and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of such third parties.

(d) GG shall have the absolute right to produce and publish images of any Property consigned for sale and will retain copyright in any such images it produces.

(e) GG will charge a Buyer’s Premium on the sale of the Property at GG’s standard rates. GG reserves the right to pay out of its commissions a fee to any third party introducing Sellers or Property to it. (f) Sellers are prohibited from bidding on their own Property. If a Seller offers the Hammer Price for their Property, GG may charge the Seller the Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses relating to that Property.

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3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

(a) If the Seller withdraws any Property from sale after their written agreement to sell it, GG may charge the Seller 50% of the Seller’s Commission and Buyer’s Premium GG would have received had the Property sold at its mid estimate, plus all Expenses (the “Withdrawal Fee”). (b) GG may withdraw any Property from sale without liability for any of the following reasons:- if (i) it reasonably believes that the authenticity or attribution is questionable; (ii) it reasonably believes that the Seller’s Warranties or other Conditions of Business have been breached; (iii) there is a competing ownership claim or lien over the Property; (iv) the Property does not have all licences and permits required by law, including those required under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES); (v) the condition of the Property has deteriorated since consignment; (vi) the auction has been postponed for any reason. (c) If the Property is withdrawn for any of reasons 3(b)(ii), or (iii) the Seller shall pay the Withdrawal Fee, as per Condition 3(a). If withdrawn for any other reason, the Property shall be returned to the Seller at the Seller’s expense.

4. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

(a) GG shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in any written or oral information provided to Sellers or for acts or omissions relating to the conduct of the auction or any other matter relating to the sale of Property, whether negligent or otherwise, subject always to Condition 4(c). (b) Without prejudice to Condition 4(a), any claim against GG shall be limited to the Net Sale Proceeds for the relevant Property. GG shall not in any circumstances be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (c) GG’s liability to the Seller in respect of death or personal injury caused by GG’s negligent acts or omissions shall not be excluded or limited.

5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

(a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, GG will assume the risk of loss or damage to Property received from the Seller until:(i) risk passes to the Buyer ; or

(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or (iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by GG, if not consigned for sale. (b) GG shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:-

(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold;

(ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or (iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or GG’s reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates). (c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of GG, the maximum amount of GG’s liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses. (d) GG will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination.

6. POST AUCTION SALES

If any Property fails to sell at auction, GG shall be entitled for a period of 35 days after the auction to sell the Property privately for no less than the Reserve Price (unless otherwise agreed with the Seller) and on the terms of these Conditions of Business.

7. PAYMENT OF NET SALE PROCEEDS

(a) Subject in all cases to prior receipt of cleared funds by GG and subject to rescission of the sale under Condition 9, 35 days after the sale date or 5 working days after receipt of cleared funds from the Buyer (whichever is later), GG shall send the Seller the Net Sale Proceeds in pounds sterling, less any other amounts owed by the Seller to GG.

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

10. DATA PROTECTION

(a) GG will advise Sellers whether or not their Property has sold. Unsold Property may either :-

(a) GG will use information supplied by Sellers or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.

(i) be reconsigned for sale; or

(ii) collected by the Seller, in which case a Reduced Commission of 50% of the Seller’s Commission may be payable calculated as if the Property sold for its Reserve Price (where applicable), plus relevant Expenses.

(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Seller agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 10(a).

(b) If the Seller does not reconsign or collect the Property within 60 days of the auction as per Condition 8(a) (i) or (ii) above, GG shall be released from any duty of bailment and may in its sole discretion be entitled to:-

11. MISCELLANEOUS

(a) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.

(i) transfer the Property to independent storage at the Seller’s expense; or

(ii) re-offer the Property at auction for no less than 50% of the original Reserve Price agreed with the Seller (where applicable), and subject to the Seller’s Commission on the re-sale plus all relevant Expenses.

b) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.

(c) If the Seller deposits the Property with GG for more than 1 year and neither collects or consigns it for sale, GG shall be entitled to sell such Property at a GG sale or elsewhere, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, after giving the Seller 60 days written notice sent to the Seller’s last known address.

9. RESCISSION OF SALES

GG may rescind the sale where it reasonably believes that the Property is Counterfeit, as defined by GG’s Guarantee of Authenticity, in which case GG shall send the Seller a notice of such rescission. The Seller agrees to return to GG the Net Sale Proceeds received from the sale of such Property together with any additional Expenses incurred by GG. GG will return the Property to the Seller upon receipt of the Net Sale Proceeds and Expenses, unless prevented from doing so for reasons beyond GG’s control.

(b) GG shall not be obliged to check the ability of Buyers to pay for Property and shall have absolute discretion whether to use any of the rights and remedies against defaulting Buyers contained in the Conditions of Business for Buyers.

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Gavin Gardiner Limited Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories

COMMISSION BID SLIP

Fax number for bids only until Monday 9 December 2013: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Tuesday 10 December 2013: +44(0) 20 7293 5777

FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 11 DECEMBER 2013 Please bid on my behalf for the following lot(s) up to the hammer price(s) written below, to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves.

I agree to be bound by the Conditions of Business applicable to this sale and agree to pay a buyer’s premium of 22.5% on the hammer price and any VAT or amounts in lieu of VAT which may be due on the buyer’s premium and hammer price(s). Please see Guide to Prospective Buyers in the catalogue.

LOT NO.

DESCRIPTION

BID IN £

All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT.

Please submit your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precidence. Bids should be submitted at least 24 hours before the auction. Please write clearly and check your bids carefully.

LOT NO.

DESCRIPTION

BID IN £

NAME (BLOCK LETTERS)

ADDRESS (BLOCK LETTERS) POST CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

DATE:

SIGNATURE:

FAX NO.

EMAIL:

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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person.

Please complete the bidding slip for this purpose printed in the back of the auction catalogue. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction.

Please record accurately the lot numbers, brief description and the maximum hammer price that you are willing to pay for each lot.

Up until Monday 9 December please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875300 From Tuesday 10 December please send bids to +44 (0) 20 7293 5777

Please place your bids as early as possible, as in the event of identical bids being received, the earliest will take precedence. Please submit your bids at least 24 hours prior to the start of the auction.

Bids placed by telephone are accepted at the caller’s risk and must be confirmed in writing either by letter or fax.

We will try to purchase the lot(s) for you at the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum price that you indicate.

“Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted.

Bids should be placed in catalogue order.

TELEPHONE BIDS It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. This service is offered free of charge and is subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service.

Please complete the bidding slip and clearly mark it “Telephone”.

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