Gavin Gardiner

SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL 25 August 2014

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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL PUBLIC EXHIBITION

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Monday 11 - Friday 15 August 2014 By appointment only.

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Saturday 23 August 2014 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 24 August 2014 10 am to 5 pm

Monday 25 August 2014 10 am to 3 pm

AUCTION

Monday 25 August 2014 at 6pm Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF

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 other 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) 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.

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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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3 Non EEC buyers will require to supply an End User General Undertaking.

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European buyers are reminded of the regulations concerning the transfer of Firearms within the E.E.C. Overseas certificates are not valid in the U.K..

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COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

Lots will be available for collection at Gleneagles immediately 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 Thursday 28 August.

Lots may be collected from Gavin Gardiner Limited’s administration office in West Sussex, or from Sotheby’s London salerooms by prior arrangement with Gavin Gardiner Limited. In all instances, a prior appointment will need to have been made. Buyers are urged to arrange collection of purchases within 10 working days of the auction and are reminded that risk of loss passes to the buyer after this date.

We can arrange for lots to be packed and dispatched by courier and delivered to nominated Registered Firearms Dealers within the UK. This will be arranged at the buyers risk and Gavin Gardiner Limited reserves the right to charge for it’s time and packing materials.

Buyers are reminded that they are responsible for arranging their own insurance cover while the goods are in transit.

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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL

Lots 1-228 Monday 25 August at 6 pm

Lot 1 J. RIGBY & CO. A FINE .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 6699 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-Z 6x42 telescopic sight, swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, the receiver and hinged magazine base plate with fine scroll engraving, the calibre and serial number highlighted in gold, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber heel plate, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 6oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the rifle was built in a1991 for Viscount Cowdray. The rifle appears little used. ÂŁ1500 - 2000

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Lot 2 B. LAUBSCHER & ASSOC. A FINE 7X64 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 75719 22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding shade and raised gold lined rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-10x42 telescopic sight, in quick detachable Holland & Holland style mounts, receiver with matted top surface, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s full length leather case

The rifle appears virtually unused. The rifle is built to the very highest standard in the style of a best quality Holland & Holland rifle. ÂŁ4000 - 6000

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Lot 3 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .308 SHOT & REGULATED MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 01 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the Husqvarna receiver mounted with a Carl Zeiss Diatal-DA 4x32 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and ribbed butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 1oz., nitro proof

Lot 4 SAKO A .30-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 522790 (401) 23 1/2-inch replacement barrel, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and ribbed butt plate, with slight repaired crack at the hand, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof

It is believed that this rifle was the prototype for the line of Shot & Regulated rifles at Holland & Holland produced during the 1970s and 1980s. ÂŁ600 - 900

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The rifle was originally a Holland & Holland Shot & Regulated model, no. 401 which was subsequently re-barrelled in 2010. ÂŁ300 - 500

Lot 5 JOHN DICKSON & SON A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. S07985 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the top surface impressed “Specially Made for John Dickson & Son, Edinburgh”, the receiver mounted with a Model 10 4x32 telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof £200 - 300

Lot 6 JOHN DICKSON & SON A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 74170 22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 4x81 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and perished rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof £200 - 300

Lot 7 CZ A .270 550 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. A4875 23 1/2-inch barrel with sights removed, the receiver with dovetail grooves, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 13 3/4inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof

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Lot 8 BRNO A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 74524.35868 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with its dedicated telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, set trigger, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and perished recoil pad, 14 3/4-inch pull, 9lb.

1oz., nitro proof £200 - 300

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Lot 9 ALEX HENRY & CO. A 7X57 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 743 23 1/2-inch replacement barrel with raised fore sight and folding leaf sight, fitted by Thompson & Campbell Ltd, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 4x81 telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, magazine with detachable base plate, half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof £500 - 700

Lot 10 SAKO A .243 M591 LEFT-HANDED BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 882040 22-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-Z 8x56 telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, bolt with side safety, half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof £700 - 900

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Lot 11 SAKO A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 243928 22 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 8x50 Habicht telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged floor plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof The rifle appears virtually unused. £700 - 900

Lot 12 SAKO A .22-250 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 239976 18 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 2.5-10x56 Habicht telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 15oz., nitro proof The rifle appears virtually unused.

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£600 - 800

Lot 13 CZ A .17 HMR MODEL 452-2EZKM AMERICAN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 855052 22-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Hawke telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb.

12oz., nitro proof £250 - 350

Lot 14 A GERMAN .300 WIN MAG BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE , NO. 228236 26-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Kahles Helia-L 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight with swing-off mounts, bolt with flag safety, set trigger, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., German nitro proof £400 - 600

Lot 15 STEYR MANNLICHER A .30-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 143370 23 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x42 telescopic sight with quick detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, detachable plastic magazine, half length green synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof

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£500 - 700

Lot 16 RPA A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 600006 24-inch fluted barrel screw-cut for a sound moderator, the receiver with alloy scope rail, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length composition thumb hole stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof, together with an additional stock with adjustable comb and an A-Tek Maxim sound moderator £800 - 1200

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Lot 17 JOHN DICKSON & SON A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. S-06072 23 1/2-inch barrel and ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, impressed “Specially Made for John Dickson & Son, Edinburgh”, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged floor plate, recoil stud, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof £150 - 250

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Lot 18 HEYM A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 34336 20 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, double set triggers, magazine with hinged floor plate, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, chipped at the muzzle, 14 3/4-inch pull, 8lb.

10oz., nitro proof £400 - 600

Lot 19 RUGER A .243 MODEL M77 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 78-50383 18 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight removed, the receiver mounted with a Viking telescopic sight, tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, full length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof £250 - 350

Lot 20 SAKO A .25-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 832487 23-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver with scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof, worn overall £250 - 350

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Lot 21 TIKKA A .222 REM SINGLE SHOT BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 901270 23 1/2-inch heavy barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with an Edgar Brothers telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 3oz., nitro proof £250 - 350

Lot 22 MANNLICHER SCHONAUER A .243 MODEL M72 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3296 23 1/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver with forward scope ring, bolt with see-saw safety, double set trigger, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, nitro proof £200 - 400

Lot 23 BROWNING A .22 TAKE-DOWN SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 74494 19 1/2-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, folding rear sight, 13 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip, steel butt plate and concealed magazine tube, 4lb. 15oz., nitro proof; together with a .22 lever-action rifle,

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Lot 24 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 £300 - 500

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Lot 25 D. & J. FRASER A .577 SNIDER ENFIELD SERVICE RIFLE 36 1/2-inch barrel with ladder rear sight, engraved with the retailer’s name and address, the full length stock with threebarrel bands and brass furniture, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., black powder proof, lightly rusted overall, breech block seized, ram rod missing £350 - 500

Lot 26 GRIFFITH & WORSLEY A .360 SNIDER ACTION ROOK RIFLE 27 1/2-inch barrel with folding leaf sights, Snider’s patent breech, bar lock and hammer with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, trigger guard with grip safety, the half length figured stock with steel butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, black powder proof, 5lb. 10oz. £1000 - 1500

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Lot 27 CHARLES LANCASTER A .295/.300 ROOK RIFLE, NO. 8139 26 1/2-inch barrel with matted top surface and folding leaf sights, Lancaster’s patent smooth oval bore rifling, doll’s head extension, automatic ejector, the rounded frame and side lever with scroll engraving, Tranter type double trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., black powder proof

The rifle incorporates two unusual features, namely the oval bore rifling but also the trigger mechanism which is similar to Tranter double action revolvers and was used on some Lancaster four barrel guns. £1200 - 1800

Lot 28 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .250 HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, NO. 8773 26-inch octagonal barrel with folding leaf sight, automatic ejector, the plain frame with central hammer and side lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 7oz., black powder proof £1000 - 1500 27 14

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Lot 29 WINCHESTER A SCARCE .22 SHORT MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, NO. 201508B 24 1/4-inch round barrel with raised rear sight with folding leaf, full length magazine tube, the receiver with sliding dust cover and pitted overall, 13-inch stock with steel butt plate, 8lb. 14oz., contemporary London black powder proof

Lot 30 FRANK WESSON A .32 RIMFIRE TWO TRIGGER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, NO. 4094 24-inch octagonal barrel with patent dates to 1862, fore and rear sights both broken, the plain frame retaining some original finish overall, 13-inch stock with crescent butt plate, 7lb. 8oz.

The serial number indicates a date of manufacture of 1886 and a total of 19,552 were made in this calibre.

£500 - 600

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Lot 31 WESTLEY RICHARDS A SCARCE .500/.450 (1 1/2-INCH) FIELD PATENT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 1166 25-inch octagonal barrel with Henry rifling and full length ram rod, folding leaf and ladder sights, the receiver with scroll engraving and push forward side lever, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, broken and repaired at the hand with let-in ivory panels, 7lb. 15oz., black powder proof

Lot 32 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “PARADOX” BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 11760 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers and Paradox rifled chokes, machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight and top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, worn overall, top lever spring broken, bores badly pitted

£2000 - 2500

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1888. It is a very early example of a Paradox with the first recorded example being built in 1886. £800 - 1200

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Lot 33 W. W. GREENER A SCARCE 12-BORE HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 9290 25-inch damascus barrels with multi-groove rifling, the machined rib with gold lined folding leaf sights, the rounded long bar action, nonrebounding backlocks, nose-less hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its renewed hardening colour, engraved “Sighted with 4 Drams of Powder”, self-retracting strikers, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 10lb. 8oz., black powder proof, leather case £4000 - 6000

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Lot 34 HEYM A 7X65R BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 90083 23 1/2-inch barrels with short raised rib, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 1.56x42 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the bolstered frame with border and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

Lot 35 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .410/.22 “HORNET” HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6334, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE 27-inch barrels with file cut rib, mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 4 telescopic sight, additional 27-inch 28-bore barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, fitted with a later Continental butt trap, sling eyes, 7lb. 14oz., Austrian nitro proof, canvas case with extra barrel compartment

£2000 - 3000

Holland & Holland confirm that the rifle was built in 1888. £2500 - 3500

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Lot 36 FERLACH AN AUSTRIAN .458 WIN MAG SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 40.3574 24-inch barrels with ramp fore sight and machined short raised rib with fixed rear sight, mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x56 telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, together with a pair of 28-inch interchangeable 12-bore shotgun barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the ribs engraved “Cyril S. Adams - Houston, Texas”, Kersten bolt extensions, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving around highly detailed carved scenes of elephant and buffalo against woodland backgrounds, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, the pistol grip cap engraved in gold with a lion’s head, sling swivels and butt trap, 12lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof, in its canvas case with John Rigby & Co. label

Lot 37 B.S.W. SUHL A GERMAN .318 ACCELERATED EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 38247 26-inch barrels with machined rib and raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves and mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x56 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, crossbolt extension, the bolstered scroll-back frame with scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, horn trigger guard and set front trigger, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 10lb. 6oz., German nitro proof and subsequent Austrian re-proof, the barrel flats with date for February 1938 £2500 - 3500

£3500 - 5000

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Lot 38 KYNOCH A FRAMED CARTRIDGE DISPLAY MIRROR the display arranged around a central trademark, in its oak frame, 27 by 31-inches £600 - 800

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Lot 39 JOHN WILKES A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartments for two pairs of 28-inch barrels, in its canvas outer cover, the lid embossed with initials “W.W.D.”, the end embossed “Pigeon Gun” The case was originally for Wilkes gun no. 13561, a pigeon gun built for W. W. Dowding. £300 - 500

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Lot 41 BOKER A GERMAN HUNTING KNIFE 7-inch single edged stainless steel blade with brass crosspiece and walnut grips, in its leather sheath; together with a leather cartridge magazine, for about 250 cases; and a pigskin cartridge bag (3)

Lot 42 W. W. GREENER GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: a pair of named hornhandled turnscrews; a named oil bottle; and a pair of un-named turnscrews with walnut handles (5)

Lot 43 A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 26-inch barrels, James Purdey & Sons label and charge card, canvas outer cover

Lot 44 A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 27inch barrels (will take 28-inch), by Bryant of London

Lot 45 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 500 cases, with leather straps, dividers missing

Lot 46 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER BRIEF CASE of gun case type, with blue baize-line interior, in new and unused condition

Lot 47 A LEATHER BRIEF CASE with green leather cloth and leather lined interior, in new and used condition

Lot 48 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with oak dividers

Lot 49 BRADY A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels (will take 30-inch)

Lot 50 A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels (will take 30-inch), the interior re-lined

Lot 51 A QUANTITY OF SHOOTING ACCESSORIES comprising: 3 leather cartridge bags; a canvas bag; 2 leather cartridge pouches; 2 cartridge carriers; cartridge belts; hand guards, etc

Lot 40 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 £100 - 200

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Lot 52 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments blocked for 28-inch barrels £250 - 400

Lot 53 A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases; together with a leather cartridge case (2) £200 - 300

Lot 54 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: two pairs of 12-bore horn snap caps, the heads stamped MacKinlay, Glasgow; together with a pair of ebony 12-bore snap caps; oil bottle; Purdey chamber brush; and four leather hand guards (4)

Lot 55 SEVEN GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES some named, including: Purdey, Rigby, Churchill and Jeffery

Lot 58 W. PRAIN A SCARCE GANNOCHY RAPIDLOAD CARTRIDGE CASE the metal frame with spring clips for 100 cartridges, with rain cover, leather straps, the lid with maker’s label

Lot 59 W. PRAIN A SCARCE GANNOCHY RAPIDLOAD CARTRIDGE CASE the metal frame with spring clips for 100 cartridges, with rain cover, leather straps, the lid with maker’s label

Lot 62 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 28inch barrels (will take 30-inch), with charge card for gun no. 8085; together with a similar case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels (2)

Lot 63 G. J. SMITHSON AN OAK AND CANVAS GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

Lot 56 GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES including: 3 Purdey pattern turnscrews; striker key; and chamber brush; together with a Purdey named oil bottle and a pair of snap caps (8)

Lot 57 THIRTEEN PAIRS OF SNAP CAPS various calibres and patterns, some named, including Purdey and Holland & Holland (26)

Lot 60 ARMY & NAVY A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases, leather straps and dividers

Lot 61 JAMES GREOSON A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 400 cases, with leather straps and dividers, handle missing, lock broken

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

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£400 - 600

£150 - 250

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£200 - 300

£400 - 600

£150 - 250

Lot 64 HARDY BROS. A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

Lot 65 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: a pair of Holland & Holland turnscrews; a pair of Henry Atkin snap caps; cleaning rod; pullthrough; cartridge belt and extractor, etc (Qty)

Lot 66 TWO FULL-LENGTH LEATHER RIFLE SLIPS in new condition; together with two Napier nylon security gun slips, complete with padlock, etc

Lot 68 ARCHIBALD THORBURN A SET OF TWELVE SIGNED GAME BIRD PRINTS published by Baird Caster, London, 1903, each approximately 12 by 8 inches, framed and glazed (12)

Lot 69 E. M. REILLY & CO. A .450 BULLET MOULD

Lot 70 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A TWO-PIECE NICKEL SILVER RIFLE CLEANING ROD together with a similar rod by W. J. Jeffery & Co. (2)

Lot 71 EGERTON-CHUBB A MULTI GAUGE INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER for 10, 12, 16, 20-bores, in its wooden case with sizing rings

Lot 72 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels, labels removed, probably Purdey

Lot 73 BOSS & CO. A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE with compartments blocked for 29-inch barrels, interior mothed, worn overall

Lot 74 STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels

Lot 75 COGSWELL & HARRISON A BRASSBOUND CANVAS CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartment for 300 cartridges

£250 - 350

£250 - 350

£200 - 300

£150 - 250

£100 - 150

£200 - 300

£800 - 1200

£200 - 300

£150 - 250

£200 - 400

Lot 67 A NAPIER ALUMINIUM TRAVEL GUN CASE new, in its box; together with a canvas gun case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels; and two rifle cleaning rods, rifle slings, etc

£300 - 500

£200 - 300

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Lot 76 A GROUP OF SHOOTING ACCESSORIES comprising: a Continental leather cartridge magazine, for approximately 150 cases, reproduction Holland & Holland label; four leather hand guards; a cartridge belt; shotgun cleaning rods; a Barr & Stroud monocular, in its leather case; and a pair of binoculars

by Lieberman & Gortz, etc

Lot 77 AN ELEPHANT SKIN BRIEF CASE with combination lock

Lot 80 ELEY AN ENAMELLED CARTRIDGE SIGN the green enamelled sign with the words “Eley Cartridges Sold Here”

Lot 81 JOSEPH LANG & SON A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

£500 - 700

Lot 78 A PRECISION BORE MICROMETER in its fitted leather case £200 - 300

Lot 79 BRADY A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £200 - 300

£200 - 300

£350 - 500

£350 - 500

Lot 82 PURDEY A MODERN SHEATH KNIFE 4-inch stainless steel blade with colour-hardened mounts and warthog tooth grip, in its leather sheath, together with its product description folder

Lot 83 A LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with compartments for 31-inch barrels

Lot 86 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 28-inch barrels, originally for a .500 rifle, the lid with charge card for rifle, no. 12992

Lot 87 TWO STINGRAY LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAGS leather and canvas straps, for about 100 and 150 cases respectively

£250 - 350

£300 - 500

Lot 84 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and wooden dividers £250 - 350 24

Lot 85 LEICA AN “ER” MODEL 3.5-14X42 TELESCOPIC SIGHT in its maker’s box with instruction booklet, etc £400 - 600

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£250 - 400

£300 - 500

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Lot 88 ASPREY A 12-BORE CARTRIDGE PLACE FINDER the realistic dummy cartridge with screw base and sterling silver body, the top lifting to reveal 8 numbered pegs, the body stamped with the initial “F”, spring mechanism defective; together with a powder measure, etc

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£600 - 800

Lot 89 TWO ELEPHANT LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAGS for approximately 75 and 100 cartridges respectively £400 - 600

Lot 90 J. PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE with charge card for a pair of 16-bore guns, nos. 21307/8, with compartments for 29-inch barrels, the case has been re-fitted, re-lined and re-covered and re-furbished to the best London standard, including new canvas and leather outer cover £1000 - 1500

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Lot 91 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE fitted for a 20-bore over and under gun, with two pairs of 27-inch barrels (compartments will take 29-inch barrels), charge card for gun no. 28529, in its canvas and leather outer cover £1000 - 1500

Lot 92 VINCE RICKARDS A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION GUN CASE fitted for an over and under gun with 28-inch barrels, James Purdey & Sons label, fitted with the very best quality tools by Mike Marsh, the oak framed burr walnut case in its custom leather cover, interior dimension 44 by 9 1/2-inches £2000 - 3000

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Lot 93 A MUZZLE LOADING AIR CANE 20-inch smooth bore barrel with screw-in brass rifled liner, end cap ram rod, with its pump and key, mechanism defective £300 - 500 93

Lot 94 A PAIR OF 12-BORE BARREL TUBES for an over and under gun, part machined 30-inch fine bored tubes, originally supplied by Holland & Holland, provisional proof

✪ £200 - 400 94

Lot 95 A PAIR OF 12-BORE BARRELS IN THE WHITE 28-inch barrels complete and made up, suitable for a Webley/W. & C. Scott type boxlock gun; together with a quantity of gunmakers forgings

✪ £150 - 250

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Lot 96 JOHN DICKSON & SON THE ACTION OF A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION GUN, NO. 4377 with fine scroll engraving and including the action, trigger plate with lockwork and trigger guard only

✪ £400 - 600 96 26

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W. W. DOWDING

William W. Dowding was a great collector and sportsman as well as being a personal friend of Robert Churchill and Jack Wilkes. He ordered many guns from both and was a renowned shot. His collection of Antique Pistols and other Firearms (including many from the collection of Major Pollard) was sold at Sotheby’s in 1930. He won the Tir Au Pigeon at Le Touquet in 1935, and shot with European Nobility.

He was perhaps best known for his fishing exploits, famously catching the World Record Thresher Shark, in the Bay Islands of New Zealand in 1937. With Zane Grey’s boatman and launch, the Alma G. the massive shark weighed in at 922lb and remains a record to this day.

He also raced at Brooklands during the 1920s and was one of the original backers for Henry Seagraves World Land Speed Record car, The Golden Arrow.

Please see Lot 39, for the gun case for a Wilkes pigeon gun, 13561, and lot 202 for Mrs Dowding’s 16 bore Wilkes gun.

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Lot 97 JOHN WILKES A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 13802/3 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, matted top ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with best bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the inside of the fore-end irons with further bouquet and scroll engraving, gold washed lockwork, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured exhibition quality stocks, inlaid in gold with the entwined initials “W.D.”, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s presentation case with engraved fittings and canvas outer cover The maker confirms that the guns were completed on 24th August 1935 for W. W. Dowding. The guns were engraved by Harry Kell with special flower and scroll work and the guns remain as originally built. The original cost was £220 with the case costing £13 15s and the matching outer cover a further £5 12s 6d.

William W. Dowding, for whom these guns were made, was one of the Wilkes’ largest retail customers in the 1930s. He started to buy guns from them in 1931 and in the course of the next five years ordered a total of ten new guns as well as buying others and a wide variety of shooting requisites. The story passed down the family was that in 1933 Dowding challenged Jack Wilkes to make for him a pair of guns that were on a par with the best the London trade could offer. Guns 13802/3 were Jack’s response to that challenge. Many years later his sons viewed this pair of guns as his masterpiece.

To make them, Wilkes went to many of the best outworkers in the the London trade. George Lane and Bolter normally worked for Woodward; Mealey at the time was on Wilkes’ payroll, but had worked for Grant & Lang and several others in a very long career; and Willie Lane was shortly to join Grant & Lang’s payroll. The engraver Harry Kell is probably the only outworker now widely known.

✪ £25000 - 35000

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Lot 98 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6219/20 29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, patent single triggers, the No.1 gun with 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, the No.2 gun with 16-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, bores lightly marked, in their brassbound leather case with additional single gun case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1912. The guns have been used by a father and son. The gun that has been re-stocked to fit the taller family member is easily shortened to match the original specificaton.

âœŞ ÂŁ24000 - 28000

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Lot 99 HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1807/8 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case The makers confirm that the guns were built circa 1906.

âœŞ ÂŁ8000 - 12000

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Lot 100 WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6887/8 30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked, rejointing recommended, in their maker’s brassbound leather case The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1904.

✪ £8000 - 12000

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Lot 101 WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15616/7 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks with engraved heel and toe plates, No.1 gun with replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended, in their maker’s leather case The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1928.

✪ £5500 - 7500

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Lot 102 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4687/8 26-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the No.2 gun with an additional interchangeable pair of 28-inch barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 13 1/2-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1899. The guns have been re-barrelled. However, the maker is only able to confirm the 28-inch pair of barrels for the No.2 gun (with re-barrelling number 9320).

✪ £8000 - 12000

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Lot 103 BOSS & CO. A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND BODY SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4833 AND 4986 29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.1 gun with true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the rounded frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within scrolling banners, selective single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/4-inch well-figured stocks, No.1 a replacement, No.2 including 1 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., recent nitro re-proof, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness marginal The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1900 and 1902 respectively, and that the second gun was built to match the first.

✪ £12000 - 18000

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Lot 104 E. J. CHURCHILL A PAIR OF 12-BORE “PREMIER” QUALITY SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7415/6 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, each gun with a pair of interchangeable 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4, 1/2 and full choke borings respectively, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 13 1/2-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, beaver tail fore-ends, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case with compartments for the extra barrels, No.1 gun rib loose

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 105 CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF 12-BORE “C GRADE” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13444/5 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the recoloured frames, locks and top levers with border engraving, each lock with a king’s crown, retaining virtually all of their renewed hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb.

14oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 106 AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE “NO.1” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 401591/2 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, filecut Churchill ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, articulated front triggers, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb.

7oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case

✪ £3500 - 5000

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Lot 107 COGSWELL & HARRISON A PAIR OF 12-BORE “MARKOR” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 80019/20 26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings and improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including 1-inch ebonite extensions, No.1 gun stock replaced, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £1500 - 2000

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Lot 108 AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 141157/8 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and a polished bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks, including 3/4inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., No.2 gun barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, nitro proof, in a brassbound leather case

Lot 109 E. J. CHURCHILL A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6890 AND 7152 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum

✪ £1000 - 1500

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 110 JAMES LANG A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10382/3 No.1 gun with 30-inch replacement barrels by Joseph Lang & Son, with 2 1/2inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and full choke borings, crossbolt extensions, frames and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, No.1 gun with 15 1/2-inch stock including 1 1/2inch extension, the No.2 gun with 14 1/2-inch stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz. and 6lb. 7oz. respectively, nitro proof, No.1 gun ejectors require regulation, No.2 ribs loose, open leather case

Lot 111 E. M. REILLY & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33286/7 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke, improved cylinder and full choke borings respectively, top extensions, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s leather case, No.1 gun stock toe chipped, No.2 gun bores dented, left barrel wall thickness marginal

✪ £1000 - 1500

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✪ £600 - 800

Lot 112 MIDLAND GUN CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 65580, A 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.

10oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 113 J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE TALLETT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19305 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork against a lined ground and surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds against realistic landscapes, the right lock with pheasants, the left lock with partridges and the action base with grouse, the maker’s name signed within scrolling banners, retaining all of its bright finish, the trigger plate signed, “B. Tallett, ‘97”, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, canvas case

The maker confirms that the gun was originally built in 1908 and that it was a gun of standard specification. The gun was purchased in 1994 as an engraving project and demonstration piece for Bradley Tallett. The gun has been sleeved and re-stocked to the highest standard and extensively re-engraved in the classic style by this talented young engraver.

Bradley Tallett is now a well-known gun engraver in his own right, with guns by Purdey being among his most famous works.

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 114 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31843, A TWO BARREL SET 26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the additional 28-inch “Royal Brevis” chopper-lump barrels, numbered 33137, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz. (with 26 1/2-inch barrels), nitro proof, 26 1/2-inch barrels wall thickness below the recommended minimum, lightweight leather case with Holland & Holland label

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1929 The gun is sold with a copy of a letter stating that they have examined the gun and that the extra barrels from gun number 33137 have been fitted to it by Ladbroke & Langton.

✪ £11000 - 14000

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Lot 115 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTEDOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6742 28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rib spuriously engraved, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1920.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 116 HENRY ATKIN AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE THUMB-LEVER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 274 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and leg-of-mutton shaped locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, Purdey Second Patent thumb-lever, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb 6oz., nitro proof, canvas case

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 117 E. J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE “IMPERIAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3312 25 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, the action base inlaid with a gold king’s crown, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 118 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7112 26-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, slight crack at the hand, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

âœŞ ÂŁ3500 - 5000

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Lot 119 T. PAGE WOOD LTD A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7532 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

Lot 120 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32200 26 1/2-inch replacement barrels by E. J. Churchill, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with E. J. Churchill label

✪ £1500 - 2500

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 121 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE C-GRADE “DOMINION” BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21765 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, possibly a replacement, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

Lot 122 A. LANCASTER A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5213 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, carved fences, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb.

10oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with Charles Smith & Sons label

✪ £1500 - 2000

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 123 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 45379 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

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Lot 124 THOMAS HORSLEY & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3769 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

âœŞ ÂŁ3000 - 5000

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Lot 125 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE “AMBASSADOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21269 27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the rib signed in gold, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, canvas case with Westley Richards label

Lot 126 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE “AMBASSADOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21299 27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rib signed in gold, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum

✪ £1500 - 2000

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✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 127 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12888 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, spring cramp screws, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores pitted

Lot 128 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14333 30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, file-cut rib and top extension, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with scrolling foliage against a matted ground, retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb.

14oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £700 - 900

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 129 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE “THE CORONATION GUN” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 0011524 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and numbered top lever with border and scroll engraving, the lock plates each engraved with the King’s crown and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 8lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

Lot 130 D. B. CROCKART A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1175 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

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✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 131 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2147 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

Lot 132 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE HAND-DETACHABLE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17342 27 3/4-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and patent gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the hinged base plate opening to reveal the gold washed hand-detachable lockwork, 15 1/2-inch stock including 1 1/2-inch extension and let-in raised comb, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

✪ £1200 - 1800

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Lot 133 WESTLEY RICHARDS A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16466 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and numbered patent top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, selective single trigger, detachable base plate revealing the hand-detachable lockwork, the trigger guard engraved with a Pointer, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather double case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1903 and that it was a No.2 gun of a pair.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 134 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15804 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and patent numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, detachable base plate removing to reveal the hand-detachable lockwork, selective single trigger, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate and well matched let-in comb, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 135 W. & C. SCOTT A 12-BORE “KINMOUNT” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 147132 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case, rejointing recommended, together with its original receipt and bill of sale dated 19th August 1987, maker’s brochure, price list etc, together with a leather leg-of-mutton case

✪ £1400 - 1800

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✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 136 E. J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING “UTILITY” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5631 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 5lb.

12oz., nitro proof, left bore marked, in its maker’s lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1936 at a cost of £45.00.

✪ £2200 - 2600

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Lot 137 LINSLEY BROS. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2120 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib and top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 138 D. CROCKART & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 672 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

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✪ £150 - 250

Lot 139 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13627 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, small pegged repair to the head, 5lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 140 MORTIMER & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7643 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250 139 70

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

Lot 141 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 98744 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb.

2oz., recent nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 142 VICTOR SARASQUETA A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 207995 25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the scroll back frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 143 AYA A 12-BORE “TWENTY FIVE” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 551671 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with floral engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, cracked at the hand, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof

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✪ £400 - 500

Lot 144 CHARLES OSBORNE & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 42454 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, scroll back frame with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, brassbound leather case with Westley Richards label

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 145 W. HORTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, leather case

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 146 WEBLEY & SCOTT A FINE 12-BORE 702 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 144937 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with drop points, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof

Lot 147 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE 702 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 145383, A TWO BARREL SET 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the interchangeable 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb.

8oz., nitro proof, fore-end tip missing, with its maker’s original carton

The gun appears very little used.

✪ £1500 - 2000

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 148 JOHN DICKSON & SON A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16031 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the scroll back frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

Lot 149 GALLYON & SONS LTD A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11685 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s vinyl covered case

✪ £1000 - 1200

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✪ £1200 - 1500

Lot 150 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 76055 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame with scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., bores marked, nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 151 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE ‘COLONIAL’ QUALITY ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8213 30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the plain frame and numbered top lever retaining faint traces of hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb.

8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 152 AYA A 12-BORE “TWENTY FIVE” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 545720 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining virtually of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof

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✪ £400 - 600

Lot 153 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE “AVANT TOUT” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26974 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, leg-of-mutton case

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 154 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE (3-INCH MAGNUM) “FACILE PRINCEPS” NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69519 32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, flat rib with crossbolt extension, the plain bolstered frame and top lever retaining some original hardening colour, non-automatic side safety, 15 3/4-inch stock including a 1 3/4-inch wood and horn extension, 8lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s modern canvas case

Lot 155 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE (3-INCH MAGNUM) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 17785 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file-cut rib and top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £700 - 1000

Lot 156 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14304 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., recent nitro re-proof, bores marked

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 157 P. D. MALLOCH A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5914 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the plain frame and top lever with border decoration, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, bores pitted

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 158 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE “EMPIRE” MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 78643 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, side safety, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores dented

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✪ £350 - 500

Lot 159 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE (3-INCH) “FACILE PRINCEPS” GRADE E35 “FAR KILLER” NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 78643 28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the bolstered frame and top lever with border engraving around scenes of duck in flight, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 160 AYA A 12-BORE “NO.3” MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 361299 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 161 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12209 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut rib and crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, chequered side panels, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

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Lot 162 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE (3-INCH) “BLUE ROCK PIGEON GUN” MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27031 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, nonautomatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 163 T. WILD A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 22527 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, broad file-cut rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around realistic game scenes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

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✪ £400 - 600

Lot 164 BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE TWO-SHOT SELFLOADING GUN, NO. C23651 29 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 3/4 choke boring, the receiver with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi-pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 165 BACON’S PATENT A SCARCE 12-BORE BOLT-ACTION SPORTING GUN, NO. 23 27 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the half length stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 14-inch pull, slight crack at the action join, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and dented, worn overall

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 166 JAMES BURROW A 19-BORE PERCUSSION GUN 28-inch damascus barrels with platinum-lined breeches and plugs, ebony ram rod, the hammers and bar locks with scroll engraving, the half length stock with engraved steel furniture, 13 3/4-inch pull, black powder proof

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£700 - 1000

Lot 167 WILKINSON & SON A .410 HAMMER GUN, NO. 7107, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores severely pitted

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 168 J. S. PINDER AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and lefthanded side lever with border and scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb.

3oz., recent nitro re-proof

Lot 169 HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON LTD A 12-BORE (3-INCH) TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 44720 36-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut rib with top extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, clipped fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 8lb.

4oz., nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 170 H. HOLLAND A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2268 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scroll, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)

Lot 171 G. H. DAW A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3679 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the action bar with crest, rectangular wedge bolt patent no. 3001, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 15oz., black powder re-proof

The makers confirm that the gun was built circa 1872.

✪ £700 - 1000

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 172 F. KETTNER A GERMAN 16-BORE LEFAUCHEUX SYSTEM HAMMER GUN, NO. 9121 30 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rib signed in gold, the frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and push-forward underlever with gold-lined border decoration, the 14-inch figured stock with horn tang, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 4oz., recent nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 173 THOMAS JOHNSON & SON A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 6756 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and gold numbered lefthanded top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1inch extension, 5lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked, stock cracked at the hand

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 174 JOHN STEPHENS A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 32141 30-inch blacked damascus barrels signed “Barratt & Son” with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, stepped breech, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb.

9oz., nitro re-proof The gun appears to have been converted from a smaller calibre and may well have started life as a pinfire gun.

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 175 FLETCHER A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 03130 33-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about improved cylinder boring, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlock, hammer and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 8oz., black powder re-proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 176 G. E. LEWIS A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8162 28 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and scenes of dogs, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb.

12oz., black powder re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 177 J. BLANCH & SON A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4982 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb.

14oz., black powder proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 178 J. WILLIAMSON A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with skeleton butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder re-proof, bores pitted

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✪ £500 - 700

Lot 179 A. MALOCH A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12244 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, loaded indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb. 1oz., black powder re-proof, bores marked

✪ £500 - 800

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Lot 180 G. JEFFRIES A RARE 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 122 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the machined rib engraved “G. Jeffries, Norwich, Jeffries’ Patent Ejector”, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and left-handed side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, grip safety, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, leather case, barrel wall thickness slightly below the recommended minimum The gun conforms to Patent Specification 7895 of 1885 and production of this style of ejector work must have been very brief as a greatly simplified mechanism was also patented by this maker in 1886.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 181 THOMAS HORSLEY A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2203 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammer and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving within detailed borders, hammers with self-retracting strikers, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its double leather case with lift-out tray The gun incorporates two of the three classic Horsley patents, namely the sliding top lever and the self-retracting strikers. The serial number indicates that the gun was built in 1874.

âœŞ ÂŁ3000 - 4000

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Lot 182 THOMAS HORSLEY A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2202 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammer and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving within detailed borders, hammers with self-retracting strikers, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

Lot 183 J. MACNAUGHTON A SCARCE 12-BORE SLIDE-AND-DROP HAMMER GUN, NO. 74 30-inch chopper-lump damascus barrels with 2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the bar-in-wood frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-down underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the breech engraved “MacNaughton’s Patent Lockfast”, 14 1/4-inch figured half-length stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof, bores pitted

The gun incorporates two of the three classic Horsley patents, namely the sliding top lever and the self-retracting strikers. The serial number indicates that the gun was built in 1874.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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The gun conforms to MacNaughton’s patent number 1971 of 1867 and is also unusual in that it appears to have Parsons’ patent chopper-lump damascus barrels.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 184 WILLIAMS & POWELL A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5634 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 185 W. & C. SCOTT A 12-BORE HAMMER PIGEON GUN, NO. 40747 30-inch replacement barrels by T. Wild, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 186 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE HAMMER PIGEON GUN, NO. 15452 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file-cut rib and top extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and scenes of dogs and game in landscapes, clipped fences, 14-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 187 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 12207 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with crab-knuckle fore-end and steel butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £1000 - 1500

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✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 188 W. RICHARDS A SCARCE 12-BORE SMITH’S PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2213 28-inch Parsons’ patent chopper-lump damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the frame with push-down side lever, rebounding bar locks and hammers with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, small repair behind the right lock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof

Lot 189 W. MILLS A 16-BORE PINFIRE GUN 26 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, shoe lump breech, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving around woodland scenes and retaining some original hardening colour, the action engraved “Converted by C. Hamshaw, Grove Street, St. Mary’s, Oxford”, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

£700 - 900

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Lot 190 J. SQUIRES A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2564 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, broad machined rib and doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 191 H. E. POLLARD A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 21315 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted

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✪ £500 - 800

Lot 192 E. M. REILLY A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 30680 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb.

4oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 193 C.S.S.A. LTD A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5331 27-inch B.S.A. steel barrels with 2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 5oz., nitro proof

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C.S.S.A. is the Civil Service Sports Association, formerly the Civil Service Gun Club.

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 194 Wm. MOORE & GREY A FINE 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 4375, A TWO BARREL SET 35 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the interchangeable 36-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the extractors numbered “1” and “2”, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and geese against marshy backgrounds, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip including rubber recoil pad, 14lb.

1oz., nitro proof £12000 - 15000

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Lot 195 G. E. LEWIS AN 8-BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 7645 (6447) 35 1/2-inch blacked barrels with 4 1/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammers and top lever retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 11lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), together with a small quantity of ammunition, paper cases, wads, etc

Lot 196 CHARLES GRIERSON A 4-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2631 40-inch damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the plain frame, rebounding backlock and hammer, pitted and worn overall, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 14lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bore pitted, together with 8 brass cases, shot, wads, etc

ÂŁ2500 - 3500

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ÂŁ1400 - 1800

Lot 197 ALEX HENRY A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8323 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1/4inch extension and perished recoil pad, 5lb.

15oz., bores marked, nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 198 MORTIMER & SON A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7911 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined Churchill rib, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, arcaded fences, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite and rubber extension, 6lb 1oz., bores lightly marked, in its lightweight canvas case

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 199 WILLIAM EVANS A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13146 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension with off-set comb, 6lb., nitro proof, in its leather case

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 200 WILLIAM EVANS A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14738 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1926 at a cost of £63.

✪ £900 - 1200

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Lot 201 J. PURDEY & SONS A 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23077 28-inch Whitworth steel 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 bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, chequered front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case, with instruction booklet, etc The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1926.

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 202 JOHN WILKES A FINE 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13793 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad and leather-covered cheekpiece, inlaid with the initials “F.E.W.D” and engraved escutcheon, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was completed on 24th August 1935 for Mrs W. W. Dowding. A detailed letter with extracts from the maker’s records is included with the gun.

✪ £7000 - 9000

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Lot 203 T. BLAND & SONS A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15798 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 204 HOLLOWAY & CO. A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5785 28-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2inch chambers, about true cylinder 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 figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 205 W. W. GREENER A 16-BORE “FACILE PRINCEPS” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26359 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, non-automatic side safety, 15-inch figured replacement stock including 1/2-inch extension and fitted with a Lancaster game scorer, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 206 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.

10oz., nitro proof

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The gun has been refurbished and sleeved to a very high standard.

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 207 CHARLES FRANCIS & SON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 83914 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, sunken rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case

✪ £1800 - 2400

Lot 208 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56770 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, left ejector requires regulation, leather case

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 209 JOHN POWELL A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7 (UA19611) 27 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the rib engraved “Imported and Finished by John Powell Gunmaker, Reigate, Surrey”, the rounded frame, handdetachable lock and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case

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✪ £600 - 800

Lot 210 W. J. JEFFERY A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39549 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 211 A. A. BROWN & SON A FINE 20-BORE “SUPREME DELUXE” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79770 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with Celtic strapwork around highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock with a fox and flighting duck, the left lock with grouse and a bird of prey, the action base with a snipe, retaining much of its original polished and colour-hardened finish, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1994. It was engraved by W. Marshall, an engraver based in Scotland, and that it was completed in July 1996.

The gun appears relatively little used.

✪ £15000 - 20000

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Lot 212 A FINE CONTINENTAL 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3410 27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted solid rib and mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, the trigger plate signed R. Baptiste, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., Belgian nitro proof

âœŞ ÂŁ2500 - 3500

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Lot 213 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 20-BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 143378 26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £2800 - 3500

Lot 214 AYA A 20-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 563951 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 16 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 215 A. ILSLEY & CO. A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1806 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores marked

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✪ £600 - 900

Lot 216 A BELGIAN .410 BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 6262 28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib and crossbolt extension, the plain frame and top lever retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock with ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

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Lot 217 ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD A .410 SINGLE BARREL FOLDING GUN, NO. 66807 25 3/4-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the frame with side safety and engraved, “British Made”, 14inch stock with steel butt plate, 3lb. 15oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 200

Lot 218 GALLYON A .410 SNIDER ACTION SINGLE BARREL GUN, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE 27-inch barrel with 2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, non-bounding lock and hammer with scroll engraving, half length stock with steel butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, 5lb. 1oz., nitro proof, breech locking catch defective

✪ £300 - 500

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Lot 219 W. W. GREENER A .410 MARTINI ACTION SINGLE SHOT GUN, NO. 03918, CONVERTED FROM A .310 CADET RIFLE 26-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, with raised fore sight and rear sight with folding leaves to 300yds, frame with border engraving and side safety, take down action, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 220 COGSWELL & HARRISON A .410 FOLDING SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. A2886 27 1/2-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame with side lever and central hammer, 14 1/2-inch stock, 4lb. 1oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

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Lot 221 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

Lot 222 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE SO4 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. C10709B 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, Teague screw-in chokes about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the blacked frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, inlaid in gold with a four ring motif and “Megeve 1985”, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension and rubber recoil pad, adjustable competition comb, 8lb.

8oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case

The gun was built in 2001 and retains much original finish overall.

✪ £7000 - 9000

✪ £2500 - 2800

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Lot 223 PERAZZI A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED “MX8-SCO EXTRA GOLD” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 137801/2 30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings respectively, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, side plates and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed scenes of gold inlaid game within realistic landscapes, the No.1 gun inlaid with pheasant and duck, the No.2 gun inlaid with grouse, signed by the engraver “L. Galeazzi”, hand detachable trigger blocks with gold washed triggers and lockwork, pierced top levers, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips and recoil pads, Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight case with certificates, etc The guns appear virtually unused and retain all of their original finish. The manufacturer’s list price for this model is in excess of £100,000.

✪ £24000 - 28000

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Lot 224 BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER B1 MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 86205 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with rose and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 225 BERETTA A 28-BORE MODEL 686S SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. L03091B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable screw-in chokes, the frame with rose and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, together with two spare chokes

✪ £700 - 900

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Lot 226 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 900 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 300325 30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof The gun appears little used. The model 900 was produced in partnership with Beretta in the 1970s.

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 227 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 687/8 27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraved and gold lined borders surrounding the polished bright frames and lock plates, articulated front triggers and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with straight hands and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case

✪ £8000 - 10000

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Lot 228 HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON A FINE 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20-31 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, the action base engraved with a pheasant, the trigger plate signed “Delauhaut”, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard with gold inlay, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with straight hand, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

The gun was completed in 2005 and remains relatively little used. It is built using the classic Boss-type self-opening action and displays all the refinements that you would expect of a very best quality gun by either of these makers.

✪ £30000 - 40000

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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

Sort Code: 60 03 08 Account Number : 74044397 Account Name: Gavin Gardiner Limited

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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, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, 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 Friday 22 August 2014: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Saturday 23 August 2014: +44(0) 1764 694 286

FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 25 AUGUST 2014

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 Friday 22 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875300 From Saturday 23 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1764 694286

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”.

For further information please call the numbers published at the front of the auction catalogue.

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