Gavin Gardiner

SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL 26 August 2019

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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL PUBLIC EXHIBITION

AUCTION

Gavin Gardiner Limited Hardham Mill Business Park Mill Lane, Hardham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

Monday 26 August 2019 at 5pm

Wednesday 14 - Friday 16 August 2019 By appointment only Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF Saturday 24 August 2019 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 25 August 2019 10 am to 5 pm Monday 26 August 2019 10 am to 2 pm

Gleneagles Hotel Auchterarder Perthshire PH3 1NF

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

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

The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House and is deemed both unsuitable for proof and use.

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

GUNS SOLD AS PARTS FIREARMS ACT 1968 Lots marked with a will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Firearms Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.

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

Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 Lots marked with a will not be delivered without the Authority of the Secretary of State under Section 5 to purchase or acquire prohibited weapons to which section 5(1)(aba) of the act applies.

Overseas buyer please be aware that prohibited weapons, walking stick shotguns and other similar items are not available for Export except under special circumstances. Please speak to the specialist before bidding.

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 1868 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.

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.

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TAXIDERMY & RELATED ITEMS As a seller of these articles, Gavin Gardiner Ltd undertakes to comply fully with CITES regulations and DEFRA. Buyers are advised to inform themselves of all such regulations and should expect the exportation of items to take some time to arrange.

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SPECIAL NOTICE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS Firearms under 100 years of age, in addition to any other Export Licence requirements, need a DTI strategic licence in order to leave the U.K. Gavin Gardiner Limited will upon request, arrange through his nominated shipper and the appropriate Government agencies for the relevant Export Licence application. Shipping Instructions should include the nature of the consignees business, and the ultimate intended use for each firearm.

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 To enable PDQ to apply for the Export Licence after the sale, they will require: 1 Import consent from the country of destination.

2 Intended use and purchaser’s business.

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

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ARTICLE 11(4) OF DIRECTIVE 91/477/E.E.C.

COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

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..

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

Prior Import Consent is required from the consignee (obtained from the issuing authorities in that member state) before a U.K. Export Licence will be granted.

Trade Buyers within the E.E.C. are reminded that Gavin Gardiner Limited hold an open Dealer to Dealer licence, the Import consent requirements remain the same.

SYMBOLS

For lots marked with a †, ‡ or Ω please refer to the Important Information for Bidders and Buyers on p.118.

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 buyer’s risk and Gavin Gardiner Limited reserves the right to charge for its time and packing materials. Buyers are reminded that they are responsible for arranging their own insurance cover while the goods are in transit.

Sporting Guns and Firearms will be released by appointment only.

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SPORTING GUNS GLENEAGLES HOTEL Lots 1-165 Monday 26 August 2019 at 5pm

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Lot 1 MAUSER A .270 MODEL 2000 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 72622 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-ZA 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, sling swivels, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., German nitro proof, retaining virtually all of its original finish overall

Lot 2 IMMAN MEFFERT A GERMAN .375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 60074 21-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sights, the Mauser 98 receiver mounted with a Zeiss Zselsechs telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, magazine with removable base plate, recoil stud, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 13oz., German nitro proof

£400 - 600

The rifle was originally built with a double set trigger and has been converted to a single trigger. £800 - 1200

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Lot 3 BLASER A .22 HORNET MODEL K95 SPORTING RIFLE, NO. J14785, A TWO BARREL SET the 23-inch .22 Hornet barrel numbered 3/98962, fitted with its lightweight titanium sound moderator, the 24-inch .243 octagonal barrel numbered 3/94834, each barrel with a set of quick detachable scope mounts, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the highly figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 7oz., German nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight case The rifle appears little used. £6000 - 8000

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Lot 4 SAKO A .17 HMR P04R FIN FIRE BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 688150 22 1/4-inch barrel including sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a dovetail rail, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb.

2oz., nitro proof

Lot 5 A SCARCE 12-BORE SYSTEM SJOGREN PATENT SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 1695 28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about full choke boring, half length magazine tube with unrestricted capacity, the sliding breech with chequered sides and flag safety, the frame with tang safety and loading gate, retaining much original finish overall, 14-inch figured stock with maker’s butt plate inlaid with a small plaque engraved “George Hindle, Blackburn”, sling swivels, 7lb.

6oz., recent nitro proof

£250 - 400

£600 - 900

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Lot 6 MEDWELL & PERRETT A .270 LEFT-HANDED BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. M0305P 25-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 2-10x telescopic sight, on quick detachable swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s fulllength brassbound oak and leather case £1500 - 2000

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Lot 7 CZ A .22 SUBSONIC SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 67092 22 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Hawke 4x32 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 7lb.

4oz., nitro proof £150 - 250 Lot 8 MANNLICHER A .243 “LUXUS” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 210788 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZA 2.5-10x52 telescopic sight, in quick detachable swing mounts, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, set trigger, the figured half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 10oz., Austrian nitro proof £500 - 800 7

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Lot 9 REMINGTON A .270 MODEL 700 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. D6278957 22-inch barrel, the receiver with scope rail and 30mm rings, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof £250 - 400 Lot 10 WALTHER A .22 KKJ MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 29407 22-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, ramp fore sight and adjustable tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with a B Nickel Marburg 4x36 telescopic sight, bolt with crossbolt safety, detachable box magazine, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., German nitro proof £350 - 500 9 10

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Lot 11 OTTO KREUTZER A .375 H&H MAGNUM MODEL “MAGNUM 98” BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. OK046 26-inch barrels with ramp fore-sight, raised rear sight with fixed leaf, the double square bridge action mounted with a Swarovski 1.25-4x24 telescopic sight, with quick detachable swing-off mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, recoil stud, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 14oz., nitro proof The rifle appears little used and retains virtually all of its original finish. £2000 - 3000

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The following two lots were the property of Major George Davey, a well known shot of his day and friend of Major Burrard amongst others.

Major George Davey, from Bristol tobacco family Franklin Davey, lived at Kinnersley Castle, Herefordshire and Lyston Court, Llanwarne, Herefordshire. A former High Sheriff of Herefordshire, he served with the British Forces in the First and Second World Wars. A typical Edwardian country gentleman, he favoured all country pursuits, particularly if it came with a loud bang! Whilst his wife took herself off to Biarritz for the season, he took to the Scottish Highlands. Stalking was taken at Inversnaid and Rowardan on Loch Lomond, Arran and later at Sherramore near Kingussie.

Lot 12 GEORGE GIBBS A .256 GIBBS MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. B6749 26-inch barrel with raised fore sight with folding hood, the rear sight with folding leaves to 500, the receiver fitted with dove tail bases, bolt with flag safety, grip with folding aperture sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate with trap, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s full length canvas case with original scope bases, flag safety, etc A small quantity of ammunition may be made available to the purchaser of this lot. £1000 - 1500

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Lot 13 BSA A SCARCE .33 NITRO EXPRESS MODEL 1923 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 145 26 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 300, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, ribbed butt plate, recoil stud, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its wooden case A small quantity of ammunition may be made available to the purchaser of this lot. £500 - 800

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Lot 14 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .240 APEX BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 958 23 1/2-inch barrel with raised fore sight with folding hood, the rear sight with folding leaf to 350, the receiver with stippled top surface, bolt with flag safety, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, impressed with the Armoury number 140, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling eyes, 6lb.

14oz., nitro proof

Lot 15 MANNLICHER A 6.5MM MODEL 1903 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 4462A (6747) 22 1/2-inch quick detachable replacement barrel with ramp fore sight and rear sight with folding leaves to 500, the receiver mounted with a Ajack telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag safety, rotary magazine, the trigger guard engraved with the retailer’s number 6747, the half length stock with pistol grip, 14 3/4-inch pull, sling eyes, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof

The rifle was built in 1929. £1800 - 2400

The vendor believes the rifle to have been supplied by John Dickson & Son, the maker’s name being lost on the rifle was subsequently re-barrelled. Serial number 6747 is a blank entry in Dickson’s records for 1919, which was often the case for guns and rifles that they retailed. £500 - 800

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Lot 16 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A 6.5MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING CARBINE, NO. 1778 18-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Kahles Helia 4 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag safety, rotary magazine, double set triggers, the full length stock with semi pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 7lb. 4oz., Austrian nitro proof

Lot 17 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A .270 MODEL MCA BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 44108 22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 4x81 telescopic sight in quick detachable swing-off mounts, bolt with flag safety, rotary magazine, the figured half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 11oz., Austrian nitro proof

£600 - 800

£900 - 1100

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Lot 18 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER A SCARCE 7.62X63 (.30-06) TAKEDOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1419, RETAILED BY MACNAUGHTON, NO. 3502 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver with machined top surface, bolt with flag safety, rotary magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate with trap, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 7lb. 5oz., contemporary London nitro proof £800 - 1200 Lot 19 WILLIAM EVANS A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 20012 22-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with scope rings, McMillan action, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bolt missing £200 - 300 18

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Lot 20 HUGHES A .577/.450 MARTINI ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. WA36091 30-inch barrel with machined top surface and folding fore sight, the rear sight with folding leaves and ladder graduated to 1200, Henry rifling, the frame with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, sling eyes, 7lb. 13oz., black powder proof £1200 - 1800 Lot 21 J. F. SMYTHE LTD A .360 (2 1/4-INCH) EXPRESS SINGLE BARREL HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 1698 28-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface, folding leaf sights to 300, Henry rifling, the plain frame, hammer, nonrebounding backlock and rotary underlever retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 8oz., black powder proof £700 - 1000

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Lot 22 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 10-BORE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION RIFLE, NO. 7628 30-inch damascus barrels with four-groove rifling, the broad flat rib with folding platinum lined leaf and ladder sights, the breeches gold lined and with platinum plugs, the locks and bolted hammers with scroll engraving around scenes of thinskinned game, the top strap engraved with a deer, the half length stock with steel butt plate, the patch box engraved with a lion, 14 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 12oz., black powder proof

Lot 23 SWINBURN A 12-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE 32-inch heavy octagonal barrel with folding leaf sights, full length ramrod, the bar lock and hammer with scroll engraving, the lock signed and dated 1863, the half length stock with steel furniture and patch box, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz., black powder proof £500 - 700

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Lot 24 SABATTI A 12-BORE/9.3X74R OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN, NO. 93978 25 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with short raised rib and folding leaf sights, 2 3/4-inch chamber about full choke boring, rifled rifle barrel, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration and wild boar and stag engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof £300 - 500

£1000 - 1500

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Lot 25 BLASER A 9.3X74R SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 50497 24-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, machined short raised rib with fixed leaf sight and mounted with a Geco 1-6x24 telescopic sight in quick detachable swing-off mounts, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving surrounding scenes of wild boar and deer in woodland settings, cocking slide/safety catch, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 8lb. 14oz., German nitro proof

Lot 26 KRIEGHOFF A .30-06 BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 76097 25-inch monobloc barrels with raised fore sight, short raised rib with leaf sight and mounted with a Minox 1-5x24 telescopic sight with illuminated reticule, the top surface engraved with the retailer’s name ‘T. Derksen’, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, cocking stud and stepped front trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured swan-neck stock with chequered butt plate, 9lb. 10oz., German nitro proof

£2000 - 3000

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£2000 - 3000

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Lot 27 J. WILKES A .358 WINCHESTER MAGNUM BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 4798 26-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with ramp fore sight, the short raised rib with folding leaf sights and mounted with a Kahles 1.1-4.5x20 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, crossbolt extension, the re-coloured frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining most of its renewed hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, sling eyes, 12lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its associated oak case The rifle was re-barelled and refurbished by John Slough of London. ÂŁ2500 - 3500

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Lot 28 A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF GUNMAKERS GUN CASE LABELS comprising many vintage labels, together with some modern labels and some high quality reproductions, approximately 100, contained in a leather folder £600 - 800

Lot 29 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER of brass and nickel-silver construction, with four numbered dials for pheasant, partridge, hare and rabbit, the brass plate impressed “Holland & Holland”, in a modern leather pouch

Lot 30 PREMIER MULTI GAUGE A GUNMAKER’S INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER with interchangeable tip, in maker’s wooden case

Lot 31 GALAZAN A GUNMAKER’S INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER in its maker’s wooden box £250 - 350

£300 - 500

£200 - 300

Lot 32 SKEETS A PRECISION GUNMAKER’S INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER with interchangeable heads £150 - 250

Lot 36 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: two pairs of 12-bore snap caps; cartridge extractor and oil bottle; together with two canvas cartridge bags; a quantity of gun slips, etc

Lot 33 GRAY & CO. A MODERN STALKING TELESCOPE, NO. 3258 the three-drawer blacked alloy tube with leather cover and sliding sunshade, in its leather pouch

Lot 34 ZEISS A PAIR OF 10X40B BINOCULARS rubber armoured; together with a group of stalking accessories, including ammunition pouches and five sportsman’s pocket knives

Lot 35 A GROUP OF SHOOTING ACCESSORIES comprising: a leather leg-of-mutton gun case, a leather Paine Galway cartridge bag for 100 cartridges and two Brady canvas cartridge bags (4)

£300 - 500

£200 - 400

£200 - 300

Lot 37 A WALNUT GUN STOCK BLANK

Lot 38 CHARLES INGRAM A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

Lot 39 WILLIAM EVANS A CANVAS SINGLE GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with two further gun cases (3)

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

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Lot 40 A GUNMAKERS BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE suitable for 12-bore

Lot 41 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES comprising: three pairs of turnscrews and a 12-bore chamber brush (7)

Lot 42 A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES comprising: seven plated bottles, some named, including Purdey, Rigby, Jeffery, etc (7)

Lot 43 A GROUP OF NAMED GUNMAKERS SNAP CAPS nine pairs, names including: Holland & Holland, Purdey, Westley Richards, etc (18)

£100 - 200

£140 - 180

£150 - 250

Lot 44 CHARLES GOLDING A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases

Lot 45 A GROUP OF VINTAGE GUNMAKERS CLEANING RODS the two-piece rods in walnut and ebony (10)

£200 - 400

£150 - 200

Lot 46 A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DRINKS COMPENDIUM the case with fold-down tray, containing 12 tumblers and space for three bottles

Lot 47 HENRY ATKIN A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 32-inch barrels (blocked to 28-inch)

£250 - 350

£200 - 400

£800 - 1200

Lot 48 JOHN WILKES A CANVAS FULL LENGTH RIFLE CASE £200 - 300

Lot 49 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A CARTRIDGE BOARD OF PROPRIETORY RIFLE CARTRIDGES including .240, .244, .275, .375, .500/465 and .700 Nitro Express, 17 1/2 by 20-inches

Lot 50 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A “PURDEY GUNS INSTRUCTIONS” BOOKLET dated 1929 £150 - 250

Lot 51 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A SCARCE 16-BORE LIGHT TUBE the nickel-plated patent spotting device to allow for indoor practice, patent no. 333540 £300 - 500

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Lot 52 A GROUP OF SPORTING BOOKS comprising: “The Deer Forest of Scotland”, by Alex McConnochie, London, 1923; “Deer Stalking in Scotland”, London, 1924; Encylopedia of Sport, 2 vols; “Sport in Wildest Britain”, by Hesketh Prichard, London, 1921; Badminton Library, 5 vols, etc £200 - 400

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Lot 53 A COLLECTION OF BOOKS BY MAJOR GERALD BURRARD, comprising: “The Modern Shotgun”, 3 vols, first editions; “The Identification of Firearms and Forensic Ballistics”; and “In the Gun Room”, with author’s dedications to his friend G. W. Davey, with some annotations and corrections £150 - 250

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Lot 54 WESTLEY RICHARDS A SCARCE .177 “HIGHEST POSSIBLE” AIR PISTOL, NO. 706 9 3/4-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the frame with maker’s London address and patent date 1907, chequered composition grips, retaining virtually all of its original finish overall, together with its original marked trigger adjustment and pellet seating tool £400 - 600

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Lot 55 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 4-BORE BARREL FOR GUN NO. 8742 44-inch damascus barrel with 4 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, suitable for a rotary underlever hammer gun with double rail extractor, black powder proof £1000 - 1200

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Lot 56 W. W. GREENER THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 26646 the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved butt plate, maker’s leather case

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 57 STEPHEN GRANT THE ACTIONS, STOCKS AND FORE-ENDS ONLY OF A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5963/4 the frames, locks and side levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, No.1 gun with 14-inch stock with engraved heel and toe plates, cracked and repaired at the head, No.2 gun with 14-inch stock with heel and toe plates, broken and crudely repaired through the hand, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 58 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16639/40 30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions and leather covered cheek pads, 7lb., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £12000 - 15000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1900 and that the cheek pads were fitted by the maker in 1959 and 1963 respectively.

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Lot 59 J. WOODWARD & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6931/2 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings and 5/8 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scroll, arcaded fences, gold lined cocking indicators, maker’s single trigger, 14 3/4inch highly figured stocks with Prince of Wales grips and chequered butt plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness slightly below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover

✪ £14000 - 18000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930 for the Hon. E. Butler Henderson.

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Lot 60 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A FINE PAIR OF KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 26403/4 26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, sunken game ribs, the frames, locks and numbered top levers retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stocks including slim leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1953 and they conform to their original specification. The records note “Best fine engraving by Kell”. The guns appear little used and have been in store for a number of years.

✪ £24000 - 28000

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Lot 61 CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF “TWELVE-TWENTY” MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17172/3 25-inch chopper-lump barrels 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 and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, the action bases signed in gold, the trigger guards inlaid “The Twelve-Twenty” in gold, 15inch highly figured stocks including recoil pads (No.1 stock probably an old replacement, No.2 stock including 1/2-inch extension), 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case with green velvet lining

✪ £8000 - 12000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1933. The guns appear little used and have remained in store for a number of years.

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Lot 62 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20953/4 30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, No.1 gun bore diameters marginal, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £8000 - 10000

The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1914 for Sir Ralph Stephenson Clarke.

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Lot 63 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7632/3 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1908. They were re-barrelled by the maker in 1980 and comprehensively overhauled at a cost of £2629.00.

A copy of the invoice is available with the guns.

✪ £10000 - 15000

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Lot 64 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8816/7 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frames and numbered lift-up thumb levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, carved fences, 15-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case

✪ £1500 - 1800

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Lot 65 FRANC SODIA A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33412 & 33421 28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, machined solid ribs with crossbolt extensions, the scroll back frames and top levers engraved with scenes of dogs and game surrounded by scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the trigger guards engraved with the initials “CBV”, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their individual Brady canvas cases The guns were built in 1947 for Donald E. Jordan, FO, stationed at RAF Schwechat (Vienna) and appear virtually unused. The original order and maker’s receipt, etc are included with the guns.

It was not uncommon for British Officers stationed in Austria at the time to order guns from the Ferlach trade.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 66 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 64570 28-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding highly detailed scenes of game in landscapes, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with sling swivels, 6lb.

7oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 67 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17936 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, broken and professionally repaired at the head, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £1400 - 1800

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Lot 68 JOHN WILKES A FINE KEN HUNT ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15286 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the maker’s name signed in gold on the rib, the frame, locks and top lever carved with bold foliate scrollwork surrounding highly detailed game scene engraving, the left lock with pheasants in flight, the right lock with a covey of grouse and the action base with a duck, signed by the engraver “K. C. Hunt 90”, retaining all of its original hardening colour, the locks signed with the maker’s name in gold, Holland & Holland-type self-opening action, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case with maker’s accessories and canvas outer cover The gun was completed in 1992 at a final cost of £12,102.50, excluding engraving (the original invoice is included with the gun). The gun was ordered in April 1987 and took over five years to complete, such was the demand and subsequent delay in having the gun completed by Ken Hunt. The gun remains virtually unused and retains all of its original finish, the vendor stating that he has used the gun only on a handful of occasions.

✪ £15000 - 20000

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Lot 69 ALEX HENRY & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7765 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with Celtic strapwork against a lined ground and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro reproof, in its maker’s brassbound double case The maker’s records indicate the gun was completed in 1913. Only eight examples of a Celtic sidelock are recorded in the maker’s records.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 70 ALEX HENRY & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8010 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with Celtic strapwork on a lined ground, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1921. Only eight examples of a Celtic sidelock are noted in the maker’s records.

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 71 LONDON SPORTING PARK A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 98 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the rib faintly engraved “Made under the Instruction of The London Sporting Park Ltd, Hendon, London”, the frame, bar locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end tip missing, canvas case

Lot 72 T. NEWTON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5458 30-inch 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, 14 1/2inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £1000 - 1500

The gun was extensively refurbished by William Evans at a cost £2155 in 2015.

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✪ £2500 - 3500

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Lot 73 CHUBB - LONDON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10105 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed in gold, arcaded fences, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof The gun appears to have been built in 1970 and appears virtually unused.

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 74 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE “ROYAL BREVIS” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33225 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a panel, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad (perished), 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness marginal

✪ £10000 - 15000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1941 as the No.2 of a pair of guns. The gun appears very little used and has been in store for a number of years.

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Lot 75 LANG & HUSSEY A 12-BORE “IMPERIAL EJECTOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10876 29-inch damascus 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, retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £7500 - 8500

The makers confirm that the gun was built circa 1896.

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Lot 76 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16711 28-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 acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1896.

✪ £7500 - 8500

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Lot 77 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35259 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch well matched extension, 6lb.

10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £4000 - 6000

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Lot 78 MORTIMER & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7859 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving bordered with Celtic strapwork, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof The vendor states that the gun was built for Sir Oswald Ritchie in 1927.

✪ £6000 - 8000

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Lot 79 J. WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5591 29-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, arcaded fences, raised gold lined cocking indicator, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, canvas case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901 for Mr H. J. Hooker. The gun was restocked and sleeved for the vendor by Ladbrook & Langton in 2001 and has been little used since.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 80 ARMY & NAVY CSL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57599 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended canvas case

Lot 81 ARRIETA A SPANISH 12-BORE “CROWN” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 36075 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof

Lot 82 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4180 28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

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✪ £4000 - 6000

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892.

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Lot 83 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17453 27-inch replacement barrels by Churchill Gunmakers Ltd, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb.

10oz., nitro proof, stock head with repair to right bottom horn

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 84 HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1883 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 85 HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1679 28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 86 GARBI A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13769 27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £200 - 400

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Lot 87 “THE PHOENIX GUN” A MAGNIFICENT MALCOLM APPLEBY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7420 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the tubes signed beneath the fore-end, ‘M. Appleby, Engraver’ and ‘M Lingard, Gunmaker’, the breeches and rib with fine feather details, the frame and locks engraved in typical Appleby style with flowing plumage, talons and highly detailed stylised themes around the mythical phoenix, the trigger plate with golden flames, the action base with beak and eyes, the fences carved in a similar manner, the safety catch with further golden flame detail, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof The gun retains all of its original finish and appears virtually unused.

Artist Resale Right applicable on the hammer price.

Other Appleby commissions included “The Scottish Lace Gun”, “The Woodcock Gun”, “The Raven Gun” (for the Royal Armouries) and “The Pike Gun” (sold at Sotheby’s, Gleneagles in 1994). “I have always had my own ideas a about how a gun should be engraved, so that the engraving is in harmony with the colour and the form and the use of the gun. The concept gradually developed in my mind until the late 1970s and it was not until 1980 that I could afford to purchase guns ‘in the white’ to engrave and so be free of the gunmakers’ influences. The first to be engraved in 1981 was a sidelock by John Wilkes which was engraved with woodcock feathers. The first gun actually finished was “The Crocodile Gun”, a round action by David McKay Brown, followed by “The Pike Gun”, which was engraved with fish scales, and then “The Raven Gun” for the Royal Armouries. These guns form a series of surface textured decoration that naturally blends with the form of the gun so that the artist’s work does not dominate the total object. Careful attention to each part of the gun was taken, sometimes subtly reforming a lever to remove sharp points.

Malcolm Appleby was born in West Wickham in 1946. He trained at Beckenham School of Art, Ravensbourne College of Art, Central School of Arts and Crafts, Sir John Cass School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He started his career as an engraver in 1969, developing new techniques for silver engraving and gold fusing on to steel. Malcolm Appleby is now the foremost gun engraver in the United Kingdom and his famous “Raven Gun” is housed in the Royal Armouries. His many commissions include the engraving of the orb on the Prince of Wales coronet, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Trophy for De Beers, the 500th Anniversary silver cup for the London Assay Office and major silver cmmn (cup and cover) for the Royal Museum of Scotland. Malcolm Appleby made the seal for the Victoria and Albert Museum and was commissioned to make the silver centrepiece for the New Scottish Parliament. He also has examples of his work in many collections throughout the world. Malcolm Appleby was a member and past Chairman of the Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Community Council and is founder member and chairman of the British Art Postage Stamp Society and a member of the British Art Medal Society and Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Malcolm Appleby is a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths’ Company and an honorary member of the Strathtay and Grandtully SWRI.

✪ £40000 - 60000

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Lot 88 AYA A 12-BORE 25 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 375411 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with floral scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof, toe chipped, left bore dented

✪ £600 - 700

Lot 89 CLABURGH & JOHNSTONE A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch well figured stock including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 90 CHARLES H. MALEHAM A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1928 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £1200 - 1400

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Lot 91 CHARLES INGRAM A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4497 28-inch replacement steel barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the original 27 1/2inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scroll, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case, rejointing recommended, damascus barrels left bore below the recommended wall thickness

✪ £1800 - 2400

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Lot 92 ADAMS & CO. A 12-BORE LEVER COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12388 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, side plates and push forward underlever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, patent action with cocking stud, 14-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked

Lot 93 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12091 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, Scott Climax action, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £700 - 900

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 94 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1319 28-inch sleeved barrels by Westley Richards, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever cleaned bright, the maker’s name signed in gold, the hinged base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s leather case

Lot 95 W. W. GREENER A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 76257 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, retaining much original colour, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case

✪ £1000 - 1500

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The gun was formerly the property of Desmond (Des) P. Kelly, an Australian businessman and World War II fighter pilot .

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 96 HAMMOND BROS. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2002 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof

Lot 97 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE MODEL 470 EL SIDE PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. S05473A 28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, dummy side plates and top lever with gold game bird decoration and retaining much original hardening colour, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £550 - 650

✪ £1200 - 1800

The gun appears little used.

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Lot 98 DI-MAGGIO AN ITALIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1163 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut solid rib marked “Mod.555-E”, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with flowers, articulated front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof

Lot 99 CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13248 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 scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

Lot 100 AYA A 12-BORE “TWENTY-FIVE” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 564636 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with rose bouquet engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock (gold oval removed), 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores dented

✪ £300 - 500

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✪ £500 - 700

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✪ £250 - 350

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Lot 101 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16696 30-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and patent numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scroll, the detachable base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s leather case The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1906.

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 102 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HANDDETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16238 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, top lever engraved in gold, removable action base plate revealing the hand detachable lock, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, single trigger and ejectors require regulation, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather double gun case The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1903.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 103 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HANDDETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16120 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the scroll back frame and patent numbered top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, the detachable base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable gold washed lock work, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 6lb.

14oz., nitro proof The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1901.

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 104 E. M. REILLY & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30446 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and patent top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by fine scrollwork, clipped fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro re-proof

Lot 105 ARTHUR TURNER A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10159 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

Lot 106 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 93854 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb.

10oz., nitro proof, left bore marked

✪ £600 - 800

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✪ £750 - 850

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✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 107 J. & W. TOLLEY A FINE 12-BORE (2-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 87557 27-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the scroll back frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £800 - 1000

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Lot 108 MANTON & CO. A 12-BORE (2-INCH) LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88007 28-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about full choke boring, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £600 - 800

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Lot 109 C. S. ROSSON & CO. A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3507 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 110 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13674 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, bores dented

Lot 111 WILLIAMS & POWELL A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8828 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 112 J. GRAHAM & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 81945 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full and 3/4 choke borings, Churchill rib with top extension, the frame and top lever with fine game scene engraving surrounded by bold scrollwork and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

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✪ £400 - 600

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✪ £800 - 1000

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Lot 113 T. WILD A 12-BORE (3-INCH) MAGNUM BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22480 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut broad flat rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 8lb., nitro proof

Lot 114 C. H. SMITH & SON A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18141 32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof, bores pitted

✪ £1000 - 1500

✪ £350 - 500

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Lot 115 W. P. JONES A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15940 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof

Lot 116 GYE & MONCRIEFF A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1598 25-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the semi rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever profusely engraved with water fowl scenes, pierced top lever, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 7lb., black powder proof, bores marked

✪ £250 - 350

The gun was built on a trigger plate action, patent no. 950 of 1878 granted to Lionel Gye of 60, St James St, London. The action was apparently only produced for a very short time because Westley Richards threatened legal action over possible patent infringement. The barrel length appears to be original and is highly unusual for a gun of this date.

✪ £400 - 600

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Lot 117 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4668 27-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking stud, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894.

✪ £6000 - 8000

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Lot 118 JOHN DICKSON & SON A LIGHTWEIGHT PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7122/3 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker’s leather case with green velvet interior, canvas outer cover

✪ £10000 - 15000

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927. They were subsequently re-stocked and re-proofed in 1992.

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Lot 119 DAVID MCKAY BROWN A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7496 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, “D. V. Hudson”, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including ebonite extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

✪ £18000 - 22000

The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1992. It appears relatively little used.

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Lot 120 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 16-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5105 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding hammers, bar locks and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 121 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 11798 29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the action flat impressed with the ‘C’ quality trademark, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite butt plate, 6lb.

13oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores rivelled, marked and dented The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1884.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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Lot 122 ARMY & NAVY A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 22442 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case

Lot 123 STEPHEN GRANT A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5483 29 1/2-inch damascus barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £1000 - 1500

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✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 124 WILLIAMSON BROS. & CO. A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1523 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., recent nitro re-proof

Lot 125 J. SCOTCHER A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 17443 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 5lb. 12oz., black powder re-proof, right bore pitted

✪ £300 - 500

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 126 JOSEPH LANG & SONS A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5531 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £800 - 1200

The gun incorporates J.Thomas patent 324 of 1870.

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Lot 127 STEPHEN GRANT A FINE 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2787 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, in its maker’s leather case with some original accessories, the lid impressed “E. G. G. Sutton” The maker confirms that the gun was made circa 1869. It is unusual to find a pinfire gun in such good original condition.

Edmund George Gresham Sutton (1844-1903) is recorded as being a first class English cricketer, active between 1864 and 1873, Marylebone Cricket Club. As a player he is recorded as playing alongside W. G. Grace, among others. £1200 - 1800

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Lot 128 A CONTINENTAL 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN 31 1/2-inch two-stage octagonal to round barrel, the lock with border engraving, the full length stock with ramrod and brass furniture, cheekpiece, 13 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 9oz.

Lot 129 W. BURGESS A 12-BORE SEMI HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 476 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, top lever, bar locks and external hammers with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case

£200 - 300

The gun was built on the Bentley patent action, 17037 of 1884. A copy of a Geoffrey Boothroyd article relating to the gun is included with this lot.

✪ £700 - 900

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Lot 130 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL SEMI HAMMERLESS GUN, NO. 82071 30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the plain frame with top lever and cocking catch, retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof

Lot 131 JOHN THOMSON A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 55 28 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib signed “John Thomson, Maker, Edinburgh, Forestry Commission, N.E. England”, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and Purdey thumb lever with scroll engraving, the action base engraved “Converted By W. Richards, Liverpool”, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 7lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, leg-of-mutton case

✪ £100 - 200

The gun appears to have been originally built as a percussion gun and subsequently converted to breech loading by W. Richards.

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 132 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 16-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4301/2 29-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 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, Boss single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1893 with double triggers and damascus barrels. The guns were converted to single trigger soon after they were built and were subsequently re-barrelled by the maker (barrel numbers 7224/5) in 1925. The chambers extended and re-proofed in 2009.

✪ £14000 - 18000

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Lot 133 ARTHUR TURNER A FINE 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12145 27-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 5/8 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in its lightweight canvas case with maker’s label

✪ £7000 - 9000

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Lot 134 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13924 26-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case The maker’s records indicate that the gun was built circa 1933.

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 135 J. PURDEY & SON A SCARCE 16-BORE DELCOUR-ENGRAVEVD SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27285 26-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, stippled flat top rib, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork surrounding highly detailed scenes of gold inlaid game birds against realistic background scenes, fences carved with oak leaves, retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case The maker confirms that the gun was ordered by Oscar Straus II and delivered in September 1965. It was actioned by Ben Delay and stocked by Harold Delay.

Rene Delcour engraved the gun with “large scroll and bird engraving in gold on the locks and underside”. The gun was subsequently re-barrelled by maker in 1983.

Rene Delcour was born in 1930 and learned engraving at the Armoury School of Liege. He worked for a number of years at Browning in Liege before becoming an engraving teacher in 1963. His pupils have included Philippe Griffnee, Ken Hunt and Cecile Flohimont.

✪ £24000 - 28000

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Lot 136 WATSON BROS. A FINE BUBLIK-ENGRAVED 20-BORE ROUND BODY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2021 29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, stippled flat top rib, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover The gun was completed in 2001 and appears relatively little used. The vendor states that the following craftsmen were involved in the construction of the gun: Alex Torrock, Michael Kelly, Nigel Teague, Robert Smith, Martin Bublik, Keith Thomas and David Sinnerton.

✪ £20000 - 30000

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Lot 137 R. MALENTACCHI AN ITALIAN 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 030566 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extension with file-cut rib, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with sling swivels, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof

Lot 138 ARTHUR TURNER A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16506 28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4inch figured stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof

Lot 139 AYA A 28-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 559-95 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 some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 5lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 140 LUCIANO BOSIS A 20-BORE PEDRETTI-ENGRAVED “QUEEN” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 348 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the slightly rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding stylised floral motifs, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, “G.S. Pedretti”, single trigger, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with canvas outer cover The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 2005 and it appears very little used.

✪ £14000 - 18000

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Lot 141 SYMES & WRIGHT A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. OU01, “THE BIRD OF PREY” GUN 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, matted solid rib and gold lined breeches, the frame, locks and top lever engraved in bold relief with scrolling foliage and mythical creatures, the locks and action base engraved with scenes of birds of prey in flight, signed by the engraver Rashid L. Hadi, retaining all of its bright cyanide hardened finish, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover The gun was completed in 1990 and appears little used. It is engraved to an exceptional standard by Rashid L. Hadi who has gone on to complete much exceptional work for Westley Richards amongst others. It was the first over and under gun completed by Symes & Wright and was used in all of the firm’s initial promotional and marketing material.

It is sold with a comprehensive file containing numerous articles and brochures detailing the gun and its construction, as well as the background of the maker.

Symes & Wright was formed as a gunmaker in London in 1987. Both Peter Symes and Alex Wright had previously worked for James Purdey & Sons and as young gunmakers had decided to set up business on their own. With a flair for design and marketing and a fresh outlook, the company was quickly established as a serious competitor to the existing London makers. At a time when the London trade was only slowly pulling out of recession, and was perceived as old and stuffy, Symes and Wright were like a breath of fresh air. During the company’s short history it produced some of the best guns to come out of London since the 1930s.

To quote from one of the company’s advertisements, “We are not trading on a reputation established over a century ago, nor do we waste energy marketing luxury goods associated with our name. Our business is quite simply building the finest sporting guns money can buy - without compromise, without exception”.

Unfortunately orders dwindled with the economic downturn of the early 1990s and the firm ceased trading in April 1995. Ironically this was just when the trade was emerging from recession. Production was modest with side-by-side production reaching serial number 36 and over and under gun numbers reaching serial number 14.

✪ £24000 - 28000

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Lot 142 BROWNING A JAPANESE 12-BORE “CITORI C3” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26204PP 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration surrounded by floral scrollwork, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof

Lot 143 BROWNING A 12-BORE 325 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 48904PN 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £800 - 1200

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✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 144 BROWNING A BELGIAN BAERTEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 98835 S9 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, three-piece fore-end, the frame and top lever boldly engraved with scenes of duck and game birds surrounded by heavy scrollwork, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £3000 - 5000

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Lot 145 ALEX MARTIN A 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7033 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, filecut solid rib, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, hand detachable trigger block, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof

Lot 146 F. N. BROWNING A BELGIAN 12-BORE B1 MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 67102 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, the comb cut down, 8lb., Belgian nitro proof

Lot 147 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 686 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. E57959B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, leather case

✪ £1600 - 1800

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The original invoice shows that the gun was bought new in April 1960 for £139 6s 8d.

✪ £1000 - 1500

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✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 148 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE MODEL 687 “SILVER PIGEON” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. P18915B 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, fore-end wood with slight repair

Lot 149 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE “SILVER PIGEON” SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. N91409B 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof

Lot 150 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE MODEL 686 SPECIAL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. D10435B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with rose and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £700 - 900

✪ £700 - 900

✪ £500 - 700

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Lot 151 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 29175 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the slightly rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed in gold, bolstered fences, cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather motor case The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1991 and it conforms to its original specification. The gun appears virtually unused, the vendor stating that he has used the gun on only a handful of occasions. The maker is currently quoting in excess of £165,000 (including VAT) for a new gun of this specification.

✪ £55000 - 65000

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Lot 152 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE 687 EELL “DIAMOND PIGEON” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. P06705B 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with rose and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof

Lot 153 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER 687 EELL “DIAMOND PIGEON” MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. N95809B 30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with rose and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £2500 - 3000

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✪ £2400 - 2800

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Lot 154 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE SO3 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. C09761B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

Lot 155 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE EELL “CLASSIC” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. N09016S 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with instructions, etc

✪ £2400 - 2800

✪ £3000 - 3500

The gun appears little used.

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Lot 156 RIZZINI A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ARTEMIS CLASSIC” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 28940/1 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, side plates and top levers with stippled top surfaces and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, selective single triggers, non-automatic safeties, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grips, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s plastic case

Lot 157 P. BERETTA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE “686 SPECIAL” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. D60439B AND D61399B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll decoration, selective single triggers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and maker’s butt plates, 7lb., Italian nitro proof, in a leather double gun slip

✪ £2200 - 2800

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✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 158 DAVID MCKAY BROWN A FINE CREATIVE ART ENGRAVED ROUND ACTION SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7871 31-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, matted solid rib, the rounded frame and gold numbered top lever engraved with bolt foliate scrollwork surrounding a detailed scene of a woodcock to the action base, single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof The maker confirms the gun was completed in 2006 and was engraved by Creative Art. The gun appears little used.

✪ £18000 - 24000

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Lot 159 RIZZINI A 20-BORE ROUND BODY SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 70754 26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the rounded frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the action base engraved with a dog’s head, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 5lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £1200 - 1800

The gun appears little used.

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Lot 160 JOHN MACNAB AN ITALIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 94589 30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 161 BROWNING A JAPANESE 12-BORE MODEL 525 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 53512ZM 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, selective single trigger, nonautomatic safety, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £800 - 1200

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Lot 162 F. N. BROWNING A BELGIAN 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27432 V3 28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the polished frame and top lever engraved with scrollwork surrounding birds in flight, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended

✪ £2000 - 3000

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Lot 163 BROWNING THE 12-BORE BELGIAN CUSTOM SHOP “TIME” MODEL MILLENNIUM SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8K3RP7305 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever inlaid in silver and gold with a stylised clock dial signifying the march of time and the turn of the millennium, selective single trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 5oz., Belgian nitro proof, leather case with outer cover The gun was completed as a one-off to celebrate the millennium in 2000.

✪ £5000 - 7000

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Lot 164 ALEX MARTIN A PAIR OF ITALIAN 20-BORE “CONTINENTAL” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7071/2 29-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the breeches signed “Wilfra Armi, Italy”, the scroll back frames and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving, surrounding detailed scenes of grouse in landscapes, signed by the engraver “Bottige C Giovanelli”, detachable trigger blocks, 14-inch highly figured stocks with straight hands, 6lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leather covered lightweight case

✪ £7000 - 9000

The guns were built in 2000.

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Lot 165 WATSON BROS. A FINE 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 20080 29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the rolled edge trigger guard signed by the engraver, “M. S. 02”, gold washed lock work, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 2002. It appears little used.

✪ £20000 - 30000

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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR BUYERS 1. INTRODUCTION

3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS

5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

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

(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.

(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).

(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.

(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.

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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.

(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

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

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).

(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;

(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) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither GG nor the Seller :-

(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.

7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION

(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.

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8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES

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

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:-

(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) 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. (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.

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

(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 (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

3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

(a) The Seller warrants to GG and the Buyer that:-

(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”).

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.

(iii) the Seller has provided all relevant information about the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, provenance and import/export history of the Property;

DEFINITIONS

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

“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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(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;

(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.

(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.

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5. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

8. UNSOLD/ UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY

10. DATA PROTECTION

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

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

(i) risk passes to the Buyer ; 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.

(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.

(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.

(i) be reconsigned for sale; or

(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:(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) 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).

11. MISCELLANEOUS (a) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS AND BUYERS Each auction is prepared in advance and is on public view at Sotheby’s saleroom for several days before the sale. A viewing pass is required for entry to the view and sale.

PRE-SALE EXHIBITION

PAYMENT

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

CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

CONDITION REPORTS

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

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.

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:

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

BUYER’S PREMIUM AND VAT A buyer’s premium of 25% is applicable on the first £100,000 and then 20% on amounts above this.

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%

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

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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.

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 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.

ONLINE BIDDING The online bidding facility is provided by Invaluable for the convenience of our clients and is subject to Invaluable’s 5% surcharge for this service. Buyers not wishing to pay this surcharge should make every effort to attend the auction in person or to take advantage of the free Absentee Bidding service.

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 Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories

COMMISSION BID SLIP

Fax number for bids only until Friday 23 August 2019: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Saturday 24 August 2019 please send bids via email

SPORTING GUNS 26 AUGUST 2019 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 25% 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:

FAX NO.

EMAIL:

DATE:

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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 23 August please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875 300 From Saturday 24 August please send bids via email.

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.

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.

“Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted.

Bids should be placed in catalogue order.

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

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

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.

(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.

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