Gavin Gardiner Limited

Pulborough, West Sussex 26 November 2025

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RH20 1LA

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FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Hardham Mill Business Park

Hardham

Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

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AUCTION

Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10am

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Hardham Mill Business Park

Hardham

Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LA

Viewing for this auction will take place strictly by appointment only. Viewing will be limited to 1 hour time slots, and to one person at a time. Please contact info@gavingardiner.com or telephone 01798 875300 to book your slot.

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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 section 1 firearm must hold the appropriate Firearm Certificate with the appropriate variation in order to purchase and acquire the firearm.

FIREARMS ACT 1968

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

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

All private buyers resident in the UK must send their original Firearms or Shotgun certificate to Gavin Gardiner Limited prior to making payment. Once the certificate has been checked and endorsed, it will be returned to the certificate holder and upon receipt then full payment can be made.

Certificate holders NOT in possession of the relevant variation or valid authority are required to pay a deposit of 95% of the total purchase price, with the remain 5% payable once the valid authority has been acquired, checked and endorsed by Gavin Gardiner Limited.

Trade buyers must supply a copy of their Registration as a Firearms Dealer.

ANTIQUE AND OBSOLETE CALIBRES

Antique and obsolete calibre weapons are sold under Section 58(2) of the 1968 Firearms Act expressly as Antiques and Curios only, they must not be fired and ammunition must not be possessed. Please note that by bidding on these items you declare that you are not a prohibited person as defined by Section 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act.

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.

Only holders of Section 5 authority may bid on Section 5 items. Items eligible under Section 7.1 and 7.3 may only be bid for and purchased by holders of an appropriately varied Firearm Certificate.

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.

AIR WEAPONS

Please note that all air weapons manufactured post 1939 are subject to Section 32 of the 2006 Violent Crime Reduction Act. All transfers must take place “face to face” in person. These items can only be shipped to another Registered Firearms Dealer if you are unable to collect in person.

PROOF OF FIREARMS

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

The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House and is deemed both unsuitable for proof and use. Reproof is required before any such firearm is to be used.

GUNS SOLD AS PARTS

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

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.

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.

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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.

COLLECTION OF PURCHASES AND UNSOLD PROPERTY

Lots may be collected from Gavin Gardiner Limited’s administration office in West Sussex 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.

STORAGE CHARGES

Buyers are urged to arrange collection within 10 working days of the auction after which period risk of loss passes to the buyer. Instructions for shipping and delivery to a shipper or Firearms dealer must be received by this time.

All lots that remain uncollected after 28 days will be subject to storage charges of £1 per day (plus VAT) unless instructions have been received or alternative arrangements have been made.

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Lots 1-346

Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10am

Lot 1

WALTHER

THE MAJOR PARTS OF A SCARCE DOUBLE-BARREL VERY PISTOL, NO. 1173

9-inch stainless steel barrels, the frame with push-forward underlever and side safety, impressed with the maker’s trademark and dated 1939 and impressed Kriegsmarine mark, chequered walnut grips, German proof, barrel selector catch missing, mechanism defective

£400 - 600

Lot 2

SMITH & WESSON

A .455 “TRIPLE LOCK” FIRST MODEL HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER, NO. 12646

6 1/2-inch barrel with ejector shroud, the plain frame with sighting groove and swing-out cylinder, retaining much original finish overall, Enfield inspector’s mark, chequered walnut grips and lanyard loop, nitro proof

The revolver is sold with a copy of a Roy Jilks factory letter stating that the revolver was shipped December 16th, 1916 and delivered to Figaro & Co.

£600 - 800

Lot 3

PACHMAYR

A .308 WIN “DOMINATOR” MODEL SINGLE SHOT LONG RANGE

PISTOL, NO. A89-1096

14-inch barrel mounted with a Bushnell 2.5x32 telescopic pistol sight, auto ordinance frame, no. TGM11385, with grip safety and arm rest extension, nitro proof, in its maker’s carton

£200 - 300

Lot 4

A .30 RIMFIRE TRANTER TYPE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 31

3-inch octagonal barrel, seven shot cylinder, the brass frame with spur trigger and foliate scroll engraving overall, folding ejector spike, chequered walnut grip, retaining much original finish overall, Birmingham black powder proof, in its fitted case with turnscrew, etc

£500 - 800

Lot 5

Wm & J. RIGBY

A PERCUSSION 28-BORE TARGET PISTOL, NO. 6177

8 3/4-inch octagonal damascus barrel with smooth bore, the hammer and bolted lock with border engraving, the walnut stock with chequered grip and engraved steel furniture, broken and comprehensively pinned and repaired, replacement ramrod, worn overall

£600 - 800

Lot 6

A .41 RIMFIRE NO.2 DERRINGER, NO. 4579

2 1/2-inch swing-out barrel plugged with hard resin, the frame with central hammer and scroll decoration, mainspring defective, chequered walnut grips

£150 - 250

Lot 7

ANSCHUTZ

A .17 HMR BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3039113

18-inch replacement barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver with dove tail grooves, bolt with flag safety, magazine missing, half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 8

BRNO

A .22 MODEL 2 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 212290

25-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Bushnell telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£80 - 120

Lot 9

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE ES100 MODEL SELFLOADING SPORTING GUN, NO. E01896-04

28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, interchangeable choke tube, unrestricted magazine capacity, retaining much of its camouflage finish overall, 14 1/2-inch synthetic stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 10

BSA

A .22 MARTINI ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 00212

25-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 150, the receiver mounted with a folding tang sight, the receiver with piled arms trademark and retaining much original finish overall, 14 1/2inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, ribbed butt plate, sling eyes, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

11

A .22 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 9329

23 1/2-inch barrel with bead fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver with Parker Hale scope blocks, the half length stock with chequered semi pistol grip, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling eyes, 4lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£50 - 70

Lot 12

PARKER HALE

A .375 H&H BOLT-ACTION SPORTING

RIFLE, NO. S-17052

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with folding leaf sights, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 10lb. 3oz., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 13

SWING

A 7.62MM SIN 71 M4 MODEL BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 1081

30-inch stainless steel barrel with Fulton tunnel foresight and RPA Trakkar aperture rearsight, the receiver with loading aperture, the half length stock with bipod rail, pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13inch pull, 10lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 14

F. BEESLEY

A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1923 (1967)

24-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 200, the receiver mounted with a Kahles Helia Super telescopic sight in Holland & Holland quick detachable scope mounts, bolt with flag safety and folding aperture rear sight, the half length stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling eyes, 8lb., nitro proof, in its full length canvas case

£800 - 1200

Lot 15

DWM

A 7X57MM CHILE CONTRACT BOLTACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 8033

29-inch barrel with folding ladder rear sight, the receiver struck with the Chilean crest and “O.V.S.” mark, bolt mis-matched, the full length stock with hand guard and steel furniture, 13 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 16

BSA

A .303 NO.1 MARK III BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 644C9601, OF INTER WAR COMMERCIAL PATTERN

25-inch barrel with adjustable tangent rear sight, the receiver with charger bridge and magazine cut-off, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the full length stock with barrel band and hand guards, branded with the initials “BD” in the butt, brass butt plate, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bore rusted

£150 - 250

Lot 17

MAUSER

A .410 K98 BOLT-ACTION GUN, NO. 3043, CONVERTED FROM A K98 SERVICE RIFLE

25-inch smoothbore barrel with ramp fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver ring with the maker’s code S/42 and dated 1937, bolt with side safety, unrestricted magazine, the full length stock with hand guard and steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof

£150 - 250

Lot 18

A .410 NO.4 MK 1 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING GUN, NO. NC22085, CONVERTED FROM A SERVICE RIFLE

25 1/2-inch barrel with original fore sight, the receiver with folding battle sight, magazine well fitted with a wooden block, the sporterised half length stock with alloy butt plate, 13-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 19

A .22-250 550 MODEL BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. D2110

24-inch barrel fitted with a Wildcat Evolution sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Bushnell Elite 3200 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 9oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 20

MAUSER

A .30-06 MODEL M12 BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. MC014719

21 1/2-inch fluted barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Picatinny rail, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip and maker’s rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof

£400 - 600

Lot 21

J. P. SAUER & SOHN

A .300 WIN MAG BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. K13512

26-inch barrel, the receiver fitted with bases for swing-off mounts, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, 14 1/2-inch pull, the well figured half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 8lb. 10oz., German nitro proof

£600 - 900

Lot 22

W. W. GREENER

A .22 MARTINI ACTION TAKE-DOWN

TARGET RIFLE, NO. 023255

28-inch barrel with folding fore sight, adjustable ladder rear sight, the receiver with border engraving and signed by the maker, loading lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 8lb. 14oz., special definitive proof

£150 - 250

Lot 23

KRICO

A .243 MODEL 902 DELUXE BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. K1434

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver with quick detachable scope rings, bolt with tang safety, detachable box magazine, three quarter length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 24

ANSCHUTZ

A .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 1437670

13 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 6x40 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 25

WINCHESTER

A .30-06 MODEL 70 XTR BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. G1441833

21 3/4-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Leupold VX3 3.5-10x50 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 9lb., nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 26

TIKKA

A 6.5X55MM T3 MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 423159

22-inch barrel fitted with a A-Tec H2 model sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 8x56 Klassik telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, comb raiser and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

A 7.92MM PORTUGUESE MODEL 1904-39 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. A4354

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2000, receiver ring with Portuguese crown, bolt with side safety, the full length stock with hand guard and steel furniture, 12 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 1oz.. nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 28

MOSIN NAGANT

A RUSSIAN 7.62MM BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. B7513

29-inch barrel with fore sight, graduated tangent rear sight, the receiver dated 1942 and fitted with a side mount for a telescopic sight, the half length stock with steel furniture and rubber butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 29

A SWISS 7.5X55 SCHMIDT RUBIN STRAIGHT PULL BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 704601

25-inch barrel with raised fore sight and adjustable tangent rear sight, the receiver with the Swiss cross emblem, magazine missing, the full length stock with hand guard and steel furniture, 13-inch pull, 9lb., nitro proof

£250 - 350

Lot 30

BSA

A .22 IRISH CONVERSION NO.1 MK 1 BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. 70260

25 1/4-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the modified receiver with blanked off magazine well, the butt socket with crowned ‘ER’, full length stock with nose cap and brass butt plate, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof

£300 - 500

Lot 31

A GERMAN 7X66MM VOM HOFE BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 10274

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari Z 2.5-10x52mm telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the receiver engraved with oak leaf decoration, bolt with flag safety, double set triggers, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 7oz., German nitro proof

The rifle was purchased from Walter Gehmann in July 1966 for £140. A comprehensive file of receipts and correspondence is included with the lot.

£500 - 800

Lot 32

MANNLICHER

A .270 MODEL M STUTZEN BOLT-ACTION

SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 64927

20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diatal D 4x42 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, double set triggers, full length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof

The rifle is sold with its maker’s booklet and test target, the invoice dated 1977.

£400 - 600

Lot 33

ANSCHUTZ

A .22 HORNET BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 172553

22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Hensoldt Diatal telescopic sight, with quick detachable claw mounts, bolt with flag safety, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip and perished rubber recoil pad, 14 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 2oz., German nitro proof

£250 - 350

Lot 34

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A .243 SHOT & REGULATED MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY HUSQVARNA, NO. 137 (514271)

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Leupold telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and maker’s ribbed butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£600 - 900

Lot 35

A 6.5MM CREEDMOOR MODEL K LEFTHANDED BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. K1199

30-inch stainless steel heavy barrel, the receiver mounted with a Piccatinny rail, the alloy chassis frame and stock with Hogue pistol grip with multiple adjustments, 13-inch pull, 13lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£500 - 800

Lot 36

BRNO

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 7252509577

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with its telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 37

BSA

A .22 MARTINI INTERNATIONAL MK II TARGET RIFLE, NO. UE4906X

29-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with its Parker Hale aperture rear sight, fore-end with adjustable stop, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 38

W. W. GREENER

A .22 MARTINI ACTION TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 024301

26-inch Parker rifled barrel with raised fore sight and folding ladder rear sight, the barrel mounted with a Periscope Prism Company Ltd telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the receiver with border engraving and side safety, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 1-inch extension, mounted at the hand with a folding aperture rear sight, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 39

MAUSER

A .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 121379

26 1/2-inch heavy barrel with ramp fore sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 200, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Zielklein telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, detachable box magazine, the half length figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 12oz., German nitro proof

£200 - 400

Lot 40

WINCHESTER

A .22 MODEL 63 SELF-LOADING RIFLE, NO. 105059A

23-inch barrel with bead fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the take-down receiver retaining virtually all of its original finish, 13 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, steel butt plate and magazine tube, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 41

MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER

A 6.5X54MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 11418

20-inch F. Clarke zero lined barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver with bases for a telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, double set triggers, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£250 - 400

Lot 42

DWM

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 37

22-inch BSA barrel with muzzle break, ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the DWM Mauser receiver mounted with a Hawke telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, the magazine base plate engraved “Ray Horan”, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb., nitro proof

£100 - 200

Lot 43

CRAIG WHITSEY

A 7.62MM BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, NO. 6220

26-inch barrel engraved “Made, Shot & Regulated by Craig Whitsey from John Wilkes, London”, the FN Mauser 98 receiver mounted with a Zeiss 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, the magazine base plate engraved “Ray Horan”, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 44

SMITH & WESSON

A JAPANESE 7MM REM MAG MODEL 1500 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. PN43447

24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Fox 8-32x50 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 45

SAKO

A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 559543

24-inch heavy barrel, the receiver with dovetail grooves, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, sling eyes, nitro proof, in its maker’s carton with instructions, etc

The rifle appears virtually unused.

£200 - 400

Lot 46

TIKKA

A .270 MODEL M695 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 891533

22-inch barrel, the receiver with dove-tail grooves, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling eyes, 7lb. 9oz,, nitro proof, in its maker’s carton with instructions

The rifle appears new and unused.

£200 - 400

Lot 47

BLASER

A .25-06 R93 MODEL STRAIGHT PULL BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. 9/61197

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and raised rear sight, mounted with a Swarovski 6x42 Habicht telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, straight pull bolt, the highly figured stock and foreend with pistol grip, cheekpiece and stippled butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb., German nitro proof

£2000 - 3000

Lot 48

DAVID LLOYD

A .300 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 161

24 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a DPT Mk II sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1.7-10x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£1200 - 1800

Lot 49

JOHN RIGBY & CO.

A .416 RIGBY BIG GAME MODEL BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 10695

24-inch barrel with raised hooded fore sight, short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 150, square bridge magnum Mauser action, bolt with flag safety and Rigby peep sight, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 13oz., nitro proof

The rifle was built in 2015 and appears very little used. It was ordered with Grade 10 wood and a number of custom features, including the Rigby peep sight, engraved colour-hardened recoil studs, pistol grip butt trap, etc

£9000 - 12000

Lot 50

WEATHERBY

A .375 H&H MAGNUM MK V BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE NO. SB041758

24-inch barrel, the receiver fitted with blocks for a swing-off scope mount, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2inch pull, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof

£500 - 700

Lot 51

ANSCHUTZ

A .17 HMR MODEL 1517 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3095662DE

18-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver fitted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, 14-inch figured thumbhole stock with cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

£100 - 150

Lot 52

SAUER

A .25-06 MODEL 202 LEFT-HANDED BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. H31202, A TWO BARREL SET

23 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the interchangeable .30-06 23 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the left-handed receiver with fine scroll engraving and mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-V 2.5-10x50 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the highly figured three-piece stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 11lb. 8oz., nitro proof

£1800 - 2400

Lot 53

SAKO

A .222 “VIXEN” MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 100177

23 1/2-inch heavy barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.25-4x24 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and maker’s butt plate, 8lb. 13oz., nitro proof

£400 - 600

Lot 54

WINCHESTER

A .30-06 PRE 64 MODEL 70 BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 139521

24-inch barrel with fore sight ramp, fore and rear sights removed, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss 6x42 Diatal-Z telescopic sight, the left receiver wall with three drilled and tapped holes where an earlier side mount was fitted, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 13-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof,

The original side mount and Hensoldt telescopic sight are included with this lot.

£500 - 700

Lot 55 SAKO

A .243 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 938814

22 1/2-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Tasco Titan 3-9x42 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, half length synthetic stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 10lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£200 - 300

Lot 56 CZ

A .22 MODEL 452-2E ZKM BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 827895

14-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Hawke telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, half length synthetic stock with cheekpiece and chequered butt plate 13-inch pull, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof

£80 - 120

Lot 57

WINCHESTER

A .30-30 MODEL 1894 APACHE

CARBINE, NO. AC2476

20-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, rear sight removed, half length magazine tube, the gold plated receiver with loading gate and Apache motifs, fitted with a Williams adjustable aperture rear sight, 13-inch stock with Apache medallion and plated steel butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 58

PEDERSOLI

A .45-70 ROLLING BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, NO. R04365

30-inch octagonal barrel with tunnel fore sight, rear sight removed, the frame, rolling block and hammer retaining much original hardening colour, tang mounted aperture rear sight, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 10lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof

£150 - 250

Lot 59

WINCHESTER

A .44-40 MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, NO. 851441

24 1/4-inch octagonal barrel with buckhorn rear sight and full length magazine tube, plain frame with loading gate, lightly pitted and cleaned bright overall, 12 3/4-inch figured stock with crescent steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

£1000 - 1500

Lot 60

WILLIAM MOORE & GREY

A .45-70 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4014

26-inch damascus tubed barrel with flat file-cut top surface, raised fore sight, the rounded frame, nonrebounding back lock, bolted hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining some possibly renewed hardening colour, receiver with folding tang sight, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, steel butt plate and sling eyes, 8lb. 8oz., black powder proof

The rifle was originally built with Henry patent rifling. It has subsequently been bored out as a 12bore, the barrel length reduced and then been tubed and re-proofed as a .45-70 rifle.

£500 - 700

Lot 61

WINCHESTER

A .22 SHORT LOW WALL FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 39519

24 1/4-inch heavy octagonal barrel with adjustable buck horn rear sight, the plain frame with central hammer, falling block and loading lever, 13-inch stock with crescent steel butt plate, cracked and pegged at the hand, 8lb., black powder proof

The rifle is sold with a letter of provenance dated January 13th 1950 stating that the rifle was once the property of Uncle Cole Younger and that this rifle was obtained by Frank James and that it had been left with him by the outlaw Bill Doolin.

£1000 - 1500

Lot 62

J. PURDEY & SONS

A .22 E-QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, NO. 17064, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE

26-inch octagonal barrel with bead fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 150, machined top surface, automatic ejector, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s black painted canvas case

The maker confirms that the rifle was built as a .295 rook rifle in 1900.

£2500 - 3500

Lot 63

W. M. & J. RIGBY

A .360 NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE, NO. 12018

24-inch etched damascus barrel with folding leaf sight to 300, screw breech with central hammer, needle missing, the frame with scroll engraving, 14-inch stock, broken and crudely repaired at the hand, 4lb. 12oz., black powder proof, worn overall

£150 - 250

Lot 64

GRIFFITHS & WORSLEY

A .380 NEEDLEFIRE ROOK RIFLE

24-inch octagonal damascus barrel with machined top surface, the frame and hammer with screw breech, 14 1/2-inch stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 6oz., black powder proof, worn overall, leather case

£150 - 250

Lot 65

J. LYELL

A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SPORTING RIFLE

32-inch multi-groove octagonal barrel with folding leaf sight, fore sight missing, the top surface engraved “J. Lyell, Aberdeen”, the engraved breech with gold and platinum lines, platinum plug, the hammer and lock with scroll engraving, the half length stock with patchbox and engraved steel furniture, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., black powder proof

£300 - 500

Lot 66

P. WEBLEY & SON

A .360 NO.5 MARTINI ACTION ROOK

RIFLE, NO. 31280

28-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface and folding leaf sight, the receiver with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original finish, side safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and steel butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof

£250 - 400

Lot 67

RIZZINI

A 9.3X74R EXPRESS 92 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 44907

23 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with short raised rib and ramp fore sight, fixed rear sight, the frame, side plates and top lever retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 7lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof, in its plastic case with J. Roberts & Son label

£1000 - 1500

Lot 68

FABARM

A .30R BLASER SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 5E5064

21 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight, mounted with a Nikko Stirling Diamond 1-4x24 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, well , 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its aluminium flight case with maker’s instructions, etc

£1200 - 1800

Lot 69

J. BURY

A BELGIAN 8X60MM BOXLOCK

EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 8224

26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels, the file-cut rib with folding rear sight and fitted with a Burris optical sight, crossbolt extension, the bolstered frame and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch well figured swan neck stock, 7lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof

£1000 - 1500

Lot 70

MERKEL

A 7X65R/16-BORE OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION GUN, NO. 23920, RETAILED BY ADOLF LOESCHE, HANOVER

26 3/4-inch barrels with machined solid rib, with folding rear sight and bases for claw mounts, the scroll back frame and top lever with scroll engraving, crossbolt extension, cocking studs, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, 7lb., German nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

Lot 71

BROWNING

A BELGIAN .375 H&H MAGNUM B25 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 224NM64342

24-inch monobloc barrels with raised fore sight, the short raised stippled rib with folding leaf sight and bases for quick detachable claw mounts, the frame and top lever engraved with Cape buffalo, rhino and lion motifs, signed by the engraver “P. Lallemand”, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 9lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof

£4000 - 6000

Lot 72

A .577 PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SPORTING RIFLE

30-inch damascus twist barrels with three-groove rifling, rear sight with folding leaves to 200, breeches with platinum plugs, the tubes impressed with the maker’s mark “W & C S”, the bar locks and hammers spuriously engraved “Rigby”, half length stock with engraved steel furniture, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., Birmingham black powder proof

£350 - 500

Lot 73

PARKER FIELD & SONS

A .577 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 10704

25-inch damascus barrels of octagonal form, the flat rib with folding leaf sights to 300yds and engraved “Parker Field & Sons. Makers to Her Majesty, 255 Holborn, London”, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate and patchbox, sling eyes, 10lb. 5oz., black powder proof

£1800 - 2400

Lot 74

C. A. FISCHER & SOHN IN LUBECK

A FINE 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER RIFLE, A

TWO BARREL SET

27 1/4-inch damascus rifle barrels with flat rib and rear sight, the 31-inch smoothbore barrels with flat rib, gold lined breeches, the rounded frame, locks, hammers and rotary underlever profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork around scenes of woodland game, set triggers, linked fore-end, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stock with cheekpiece and horn grip, engraved steel butt plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz. with rifle barrels, 7lb. 10oz. with shotgun barrels, German black powder proof, in converted oak and leather case

£1800 - 2400

75

JOHN WILKES

A RARE .600 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 8084

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with ramp fore sight with folding moon bead, the stippled short raised rib with folding platinum lined leaf sights to 300, doll’s head extension, the bottom rib engraved “.600 3-inch case cordite 110grs. bullet 900grs”, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of elephant and tiger in realistic landscapes, retaining some original hardening colour, fences with side clips, disc set strikers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, pad perished, sling eyes, 15lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its original brassbound oak and leather case with C. B. Vaughan retailer’s label

The maker confirms that the rifle was completed on the 20th April 1914 and that it was sold to C. B. Vaughan two days later. The r ifle appear s unaltered from its original specification. John Wilkes built nine rifles in total in this calibre under their own name and they were all sold by C. B. Vaughan apart from the very first. The final three rifles were completed in 1922.

£10000 - 15000

Lot 76

A SET OF SIX BISLEY CAMP PLATES

the pink coloured plates with gilt edges, the central pattern depicting a territorial camp (6)

£50 - 80

Lot 80

KAHLES

A MIGNON 4X TELESCOPIC SIGHT with integral mounts; together with a Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight, no. 86244 (2)

£200 - 400

Lot 84

A THREE-DRAWER STALKING TELESCOPE

with sliding sun shade and leather covers

£100 - 200

Lot 77

A SCARCE SUSAT TELESCOPIC SIGHT for the SA80 service rifle, with its adjustable mount

£200 - 300

Lot 78 SAWES

AN L1A1 PROJECTOR LASER TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. 1547 the body dated 1983

£200 - 300

Lot 81

VOIGTLANDER

A SKOPAR BETA TELESCOPIC SIGHT, NO. 19333 together with a Voigtlander Vraunschweig Skopar 3x telescopic sight (2)

£200 - 300

Lot 85

A LARGE GROUP OF GUNMAKERS PARTS

including: assorted springs, firing pins, hammer screws, percussion nipples, hammer gun nipples, trigger guard screws, etc; together with a large quantity of heel and toe plates

£100 - 200

Lot 82

ARMALITE

A 2.75X TELESCOPIC SIGHT with dove tail mount; together with 8 further Japanese telescopic sights; and two Russian telescopic sights (11)

£200 - 300

Lot 79

WARNER & SWASEY CO.

A SCARCE MODEL 1913 TELESCOPIC MUSKET SIGHT, NO. 5033

fitted with its adjustable side mount for the Springfield rifle

£300 - 500

Lot 83

B. NICKEL MARBURG

A 3-10X ES TELESCOPIC SIGHT together with a Kahles telescopic sight; and 4 further telescopic sights by Bushnell, Simmons, Meopta and Leupold (6)

£250 - 350

Lot 86

WILLIAM EVANS

A BRASSBOUND CANVAS RIFLE CASE

suitable for a double barrel rifle, compartment blocks for 26-inch barrels

£120 - 180

Lot 87

ZEISS

A PAIR OF DIALYT 8X56 RUBBER ARMOUR BINOCULARS in their maker’s leather case

£500 - 700

Lot 88

ZEISS

A PAIR OF 8X30B DIALYT BINOCULARS

in their leather case

£200 - 400

Lot 92

BROWNING

TWO HIGHLY FIGURED CUSTOM GUN STOCKS for side plated actions, together with one three-piece fore-end wood set

£200 - 300

Lot 96

JOSEPH SMYTHE A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER MOCK CROCODILE SKIN GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, the lid impressed “The Rt Hon Viscount Castlereagh, Winyard”

£300 - 500

Lot 89

ZEISS

A PAIR OF “VICTORY HT” 10X42 RUBBER ARMOUR BINOCULARS, NO. 3791434 in their maker’s nylon case

£700 - 900

Lot 93

JAMES PURDEY & SONS LTD.

A LEATHER CARTRIDGE CASE with leather lifting strap, suitable for cartridges in their boxes or similar

£350 - 500

Lot 97

FOUR FRAMED REPRODUCTION PRINTS

depicting members of the Gunmakers Association, Association visit to the Kynoch factory, 1898, Visit to the Schultz gunpowder factory, etc (4)

£50 - 80

Lot 90

A SET OF EIGHT “ONE SHOT” SILVER-MOUNTED PLACE MARKERS

the numbered shot glasses in the form of a 12-bore cartridge, in their leather box

£100 - 200

Lot 94

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

Lot 91

GRAY & CO.

A THREE-DRAWER STALKER’S TELESCOPE, NO. 1309

the black alloy body with sliding sun shade, in its leather scope tube

£600 - 900

Lot 95

ALDIS

AN L.273 TELESCOPIC SIGHT in its leather scope tube

including: two pairs of snap caps (12 and 20-bore), two oil bottles, named turnscrew, together with a further striker pot, chamber brush etc

£200 - 300

Lot 98

A MAHOGANY GUN CASE suitable for a percussion gun, with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£200 - 300

£200 - 300

Lot 99

CHUBB

A “MULTIGAUGE” INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER to measure 12, 16 and 20-bores, in its maker’s box

£350 - 500

Lot 100

J. PURDEY & SONS

A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE with compartments suitable for 27inch barrels, in little used condition, canvas outer cover

£500 - 800

Lot 101

BUD SHAUL

A LEATHER “ELEGANT LEATHERS” LEG-OF-MUTTON GUN CASE with compartment suitable for 28inch barrels

£200 - 300

Lot 104

NIL

A PAIR OF NO.5 MK 1B MILITARY BINOCULARS, NO. 52371

the crackle finished body with broad arrow marks and dated ‘1943’, leather case; together with a pair of Barr & Stroud CF30 binoculars, in their leather case (2)

£150 - 250

Lot 108

A GUNMAKER’S BEND AND CAST MEASURING STICK

the aluminium stick with graduated sliding rules to measure bend and cast

£150 - 250

Lot 105

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and dividers; together with three leather magazine bags (4)

£150 - 250

Lot 102

MANTON & CO.

A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment blocked for 25-inch barrels; together with a further leather gun case; and three leg-of-mutton cases (5)

£100 - 200

Lot 106

J GRAHAM & CO.

A BRASBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels

£150 - 250

Lot 109

MAUSER FIFTEEN MAUSER MAGNUM ACTION FIRING PINS some with cocking pieces; and a magazine box

£150 - 250

Lot 110

TWO TRIGGER PULL WEIGHTS from the workshop of John Wilkes; together with a large piece of African blackwood for making rifle nose caps (3)

£80 - 120

Lot 103

ROSS

A LARGE PAIR OF PATT. 12114 NAVAL BRIDGE BINOCULARS, NO. 121999

the black painted body with broad arrow emblems and stamps and dated ‘1942’, folding spray shields

£300 - 500

Lot 107

A THREE-PRONG BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE with linear dial to measure 12, 16, 20 and 28-bores

£250 - 350

Lot 111

A WELL FIGURED FRENCH WALNUT STOCK BLANK suitable for a rifle

£200 - 300

Lot 112

TWO FRENCH WALNUT RIFLE STOCK BLANKS

£200 - 300

Lot 116

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 400 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

£300 - 500

Lot 113

HENRY ATKIN

A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE with compartments for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

£250 - 350

Lot 117

A GROUP OF FIVE GUN CASES including one leather, three canvas and a vinyl covered case (5)

£80 - 120

Lot 120

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

including various reproduction gunmakers’ labels, cleaning rods, etc; together with a canvas cartridge magazine with Army & Navy label

£150 - 250

Lot 114

J. ROBERTS & SON

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 400 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

£250 - 350

Lot 115

WILLIAM EVANS

A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for about 400 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers

£200 - 400

Lot 118

W. W. GREENER

A LEATHER GUN CASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a further leather gun case (2)

£150 - 200

Lot 121

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

comprising: 12 oil bottles, some named, including Westley Richards, William Powell, Holland & Holland, etc; five various striker pots; and an oil can (18)

£150 - 250

Lot 122

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

comprising: 12 oil bottles, many named, including Holland & Holland, J Purdey & Sons, Charles Hellis, etc; and four further oil containers (16)

£150 - 250

Lot 119

JOHN GIBBS

A BORE MICROMETER GAUGE with two interchangeable probes to measure from 8-bore down to .410 calibre, in its maker’s box with sizing rings

£250 - 350

Lot 123

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS SNAP CAPS

comprising: 7 pairs of 20-bore snap caps, some named; a pair of 16-bore snap caps; a pair of 28-bore snap caps; and four further snap caps (24)

£150 - 250

Lot 124

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES

comprising: a scarce W. W. Greener oil bottle; 9 pairs of gunmakers snap caps, many named; a bottle of Holland & Holland Special gun oil; a leather hand guard, etc

£200 - 300

Lot 128

A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE

of single prong type; together with a group of gunmakers snap caps

£150 - 250

Lot 125

T. F. WOOD & SON

A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE

with five interchangeable prongs to measure 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410 bores, in its maker’s case

£500 - 800

Lot 129 CHUBB

A 12-16-20 “MULTIGAUGE”

INTERNAL BORE MICROMETER in its maker’s box with sizing rings

£250 - 350

Lot 132

A GROUP OF BOOKS OF BIG GAME INTEREST

including: “Horn of the Hunter”, by Robert Ruark, “Karamojo Safaris”, by W. D. M. Bell, “Hunting the Dangerous Game of Africa”, by John Kingsley-Heath, “African Hunter”, by James Mellon, etc

£200 - 300

Lot 133

BRITISH GUNMAKERS by Nigel Brown, the complete three volume set in their dust jackets (3)

£100 - 200

Lot 126

BILL BLACKER & SONS

A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE

with two spare rods, to measure 12, 16 and 20-bore

£350 - 500

Lot 127

A BARREL WALL THICKNESS GAUGE of three prong type, to measure 12, 16, 20 and 28 bore

£200 - 400

Lot 130

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS CHAMBER PLUGS

comprising: a set of 5 plugs to measure 10, 16, 20, 28 and .410 bores; together with a lightwood 12-bore chamber plug; together with a further plug tool (7)

£150 - 250

Lot 134

A GROUP OF BOOKS OF GUNMAKER INTEREST

including: Donald Dallas titles, “Alexander Henry”, “David McKay Brown”, “Charles Gordon”, “British Sporting Gun & Rifle”; “The Royal Gunroom at Sandringham” by David Baker; “Birmingham Gunmakers” by Tate, etc

£150 - 250

Lot 131

RAY WARD GUNSMITH

A PAIR OF FLEECE LINED FULL LENGTH LEATHER GUN SLIPS with straps to allow them to be used singly or as a pair, 50-inch internal length

£200 - 400

Lot 135

A FURTHER GROUP OF SPORTING BOOKS of big game interest, including: “Maneaters of Kumoan”, by Jim Corbett, “The Maneating Leopard of Rudraprayag”, “Kill or be Killed”, by Major Robert Soran, etc

£100 - 200

Lot 136

ELEY

A SPORTING AND MILITARY CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD

the attractive display with a comprehensive selection of metallic and shotgun calibres, arranged around a central Eley trademark medallion, framed and glazed, backboard replaced

£2500 - 3500

Lot 137

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A LEAD SHOT DISPLAY BOARD

the various size shot arranged around a central Holland & Holland medallion, 13 1/2 by 13 1/2-inches

£200 - 300

Lot 138

J. PURDEY & SONS

A FRAMED AND MOUNTED LEAD CHART

using pheasant silhouettes to indicate lead and range, signed by Richard Purdey and numbered 26

£150 - 200

Lot 140

A LARGE LEATHER LOADER’S CARTRIDGE BAG

for about 150 cartridges, canvas strap

£150 - 250

Lot 141

TANZANIA GAME TRACKER

SAFARIS LTD

A LEATHER TOOL

ROLL/CLEANING KIT

with rods and brushes for rifles and shotguns with tools, oil, etc

£150 - 200

139

A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS TOOLS

including: two length of pull sticks; a caliper for use when boring out a stock; a fore-end chequering jig; together with a machined rifle stock for a W. Jeffery rifle and associated rifle stock blank

£300 - 500

Lot 142

TWO LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAGS

together with three leather loader’s cartridge holders (5)

£100 - 200

Lot 143

A HIGHLY FIGURED EXHIBITION GRADE WALNUT STOCK BLANK

including matching fore-end wood (2)

The vendor states that he purchased this from Asprey when they closed their gun room.

£500 - 700

Lot 144

BLASER

A 7X57MM R93 MODEL BARREL, NO. 9/65195

22-inch with ramp fore sight and fixed rear sight

£400 - 600

Lot 145

BLASER

THREE R93 MODEL MAGAZINE INSERTS

suitable for a wide variety of calibres, including 7mm Rem Mag, .30-06, .270, 6.5x55, .25-06, etc (3)

£150 - 250

Lot 146

BLASER

A .30-06 R93 BARREL, NO. 9/81912 the 22-inch fluted barrel with adjustable fore and rear sights

£400 - 600

Lot 147

BLASER

A .243 R93 BARREL, NO. 9/168931 the 22-inch fluted barrel threaded at the muzzle for a sound moderator

£400 - 600

Lot 148

BLASER

A .243 R93 BARREL, NO. 9/209296 the 22-inch barrel fitted with an ASE Ultra sound moderator

£400 - 600

Lot 149

WATSON BROS.

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8718

the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and rubber recoil pad

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 150

J. & W. TOLLEY

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5962

the frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining traces of original nickel-plated finish, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 151

THOMAS HORSLEY

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 16BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2284

the bar-in-wood frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate

The maker’s records confirm that the gun was built circa 1875.

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 152

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14229

the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, leather case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 153

G. THORPE BARTHAM

THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5595

the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, concealed third bite, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, leg-of-mutton case

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 154

J. PURDEY & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18084/5 30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 and the replacement barrels for the No.2 gun were fitted in 1975.

✪ £10000 - 12000

A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE PEDRETTIENGRAVED “MONACO” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. A101/A102

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and left-handed top levers finely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork against a stippled ground, the maker’s name signed in gold within a scrolling ribbon, the engraver’s name signed on the trigger plate, “G. S. Pedretti”, gold lined cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case with maker’s certificates, etc, together with matching cartridge magazine

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 2010 and were engraved by Mr Pedretti. The guns are a true left handed pair of guns, with left handed top levers and the single triggers firing the left barrel first. The guns have been relatively little used.

✪ £18000 - 24000

Lot 156

J. WOODWARD & SONS

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6874/5

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, with slightly recessed and improved cylinder and improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, arcaded fences, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with chequered heel plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s leather case, No.1 gun re-jointing recommended

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929. ✪ £8000 - 12000

HENRY ATKIN

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2182/3

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, No.1 gun with 16 1/4-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun with 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz. and 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang label

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1914 for Captain W. B. Standish and that the replacement barrels were fitted by them in 1974.

✪ £5000 - 7000

Lot 158

LANG & HUSSEY LTD.

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10823/4

28-inch barrels, the No.1 gun with replacement barrels by S. & R. Jeffery & Son, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks including 1-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, double oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £2000 - 3000

Lot 159

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 26887/8

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2, improved and 3/8 choke borings respectively, the rounded frame, hand detachable back locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks including leather covered cheek pads and rubber recoil pads, now slightly cast on for the left shoulder but originally built for the right shoulder, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label

The maker confirms that the guns were built built for Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Jellicoe, who famously commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916.

✪ £2000 - 3000

CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS LTD.

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “PREMIER FINEST QUALITY” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7873/4

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight “VC” motor case with canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1964.

✪ £5000 - 7000

Lot 161

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 40031/2

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips and 1 1/2inch extensions, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that guns were built circa 1972.

✪ £12000 - 18000

J. PURDEY & SONS

A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23208/23881

29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, No.2 including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1926. ✪ £6000 - 9000

Lot 163

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 36714/5

28-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks, cast on for the left shoulder and with slightly swept combs, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with Holland & Holland label

The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1965 and that the replacement barrels and stocks were fitted in 2003.

✪ £14000 - 18000

J. WOODWARD & SON

A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4758/9

30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, arcaded fences with side clips, raised gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1894.

✪ £5000 - 7000

Lot 165

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “ROYAL BREVIS” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 32913/4

27-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, patent single trigger, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pads, each inlaid with two gold escutcheons, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their leather case with later Holland & Holland label

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 as a set of three “Royal Brevis” self-opening guns. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1980.

✪ £10000 - 15000

Lot 166 AYA

A PAIR OF 12-BORE “TWENTY-FIVE” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 488441/2

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings and true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with bouquets and flowing ribbons, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, No.2 gun right bore pitted, in their lightweight leather “VC” gun case

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 167

CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD

A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE “REGAL” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8394/5

25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the scroll back frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather “VC” motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1967 and that they appear very little used.

✪ £2500 - 3500

Lot 168

J. WOODWARD & SONS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7155

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining original hardening colour, arcaded fences, gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, in its maker’s lightweight canvas case

James Purdey & Sons confirm that the gun was built in 1943 for Mr C. F. Eminson. and the maker notes that the previous gun in their records, built for another customer, was also built with 27-inch barrels. Very few guns were built by Woodward during the war years and it is likely that the gun was already (in hand) prior to the outbreak of hostilities.

5000 - 7000

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24260

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the bright frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including leather covered rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s accessories

The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1930.

✪ £9000 - 12000

Lot 170

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46287

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof, canvas case

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 171

W. J. JEFFERY & CO.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15015

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, lock and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pointing dogs, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, oak and leather case

The barrels were sleeved by Andrew Tucker Ltd in 1991 at a cost of £808. The gun has been little used since.

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 172

TRULOCK BROS.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1779

26-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 173

AYA

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 583214

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock, including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, rejointing recommended, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 174

P. ARRIZABALAGA

A 12-BORE JOHN RIGBY & CO. “SANDRINGHAM” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14302

27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever with bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/4inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

The gun was built for John Rigby & Co. by P. Arrizabalaga.

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 175

AUG. LEBEAU

A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 38696

29 1/2-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, the lock plate with scenes of game in landscapes, some small areas of pitting, cleaned bright overall, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, broken and repaired at the hand, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 176

LANG & HUSSEY LTD.

A 12-BORE “IMPERIAL EJECTOR” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10768

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 16 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 177

H. J. HUSSEY LTD.

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14436

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 178

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 553948

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 179

GARBI

A 12-BORE “SABEL ROYALE” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14780

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, retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 180

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 186071

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 181

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14702

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14-inch figured replacement stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, canvas case

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 182

C. S. ROSSON

A 12-BORE (3-INCH) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2895

31-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, bar locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of wild duck, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, leather case

✪ £1500 - 1800

Lot 183

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23924

28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 450

Lot 184

WILLIAM EVANS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2466

28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch stock smashed at the hand, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 185

EDWINSON GREEN & SONS

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6353

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, oak and leather case

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 186

HENRY ATKIN

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2465

28-inch replacement choper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £2400 - 2800

Lot 187

HENRY ATKIN

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2487

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 scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, vinyl covered case with reproduction Henry Atkin label

✪ £1800 - 2400

Lot 188

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 419007

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock including 3/8-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 189

AYA

A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 555015

28-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 scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4inch figured replacement stock of crude form, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

W. & C. SCOTT

A 12-BORE “MONTE CARLO B” SIDELOCK

EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, NO. 102702

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, solid machined flat top rib, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of live pigeon, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and chequered heel plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £3500 - 5000

Lot 191 BOSS & CO.

A FINE 12-BORE KEN HUNT ENGRAVED ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9889

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving around scenes of pheasant and grouse in realistic landscapes, retaining much of its original hardening colour, signed by the engraver “K. C. Hunt 82”, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, patent single trigger, 15-inch well figured stock, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1983.

✪ £8000 - 12000

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23920

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single trigger, 15 1/4inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 193

J. PURDEY & SONS

A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK

EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 16059

27 1/2-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, stippled broad rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, fence with side clips, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its new brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label and canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1986.

✪ £8000 - 12000

BOSS & CO.

A SCARCE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8562

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

The maker confirms that the gun was built in circa 1938 as the No.2 gun of a pair. Relatively few examples of the true self-opening action were built with Donald Dallas recording fifty-six examples recorded in the maker’s records.

✪ £6000 - 8000

Lot 195

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A FINE 12-BORE “ROYAL BREVIS” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30994

26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1926.

✪ £6000 - 9000

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 12-BORE “ROYAL BREVIS” MODEL SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32729

26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1932.

✪ £5000 - 7000

A 12-BORE “COUNTRYMAN” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19636

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch figured stock, 7lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 198

T. WILD

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18818

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad and 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 199

GARBI

A 12-BORE “ROYAL SABEL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. GA10578

27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 200

L. C. SMITH

A 12-BORE “FIELD” MODEL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41488

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the plain frame, locks and top lever retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof

The vendor states that the gun was acquired from American Airforce personnel at Shipdham airfield in Norfolk during the Second World War.

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 201

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12318

30-inch replacement damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving within lined borders, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, leather case

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 202

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 135201

28-inch 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, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 203

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 128641

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 204

W. CASHMORE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10316

27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 205

T. HORSLEY & SON

A SCARCE PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2906

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, doll’s head extension, the bar-in-wood frame, locks and patent sliding top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14-inch figured stock variously cracked and worn with pieces missing beneath each lock plate, leather butt plate with parts missing, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, worn overall, bores pitted

The gun is a rare example of Charles Horsley and Charles Pryse’s patent no. 3874 of 1883. The patent has much in common with Beesley’s famous patent no. 31 of 1880 and features a double-limbed mainspring that is compressed upon closing the gun.

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 206

T. MURCOTT

A SCARCE 12-BORE MURCOTT PATENT “MOUSETRAP” SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2527

28-inch Parson’s patent damascus chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and push-down underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, safety lever, grip safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, possibly a replacement, 6lb. 13oz., proof exemption certificate, bores severely pitted

The Murcott mousetrap patent 1003 of 1871 is regarded as the first commercially successful hammerless shotgun and was a significant turning point in the design of the modern shotgun.

✪ £400 - 600

E. J. CHURCHILL

A 12-BORE”UTILTIY” EASY-OPENING

MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6126

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with best bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 208

E. J. CHURCHILL

A 12-BORE “REGAL EASY OPENER”

MODEL ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4913

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid-extension, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad and 1/4inch extension, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather ‘VC’ motor case

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 209

CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS LTD.

A 12-BORE “REGAL” MODEL BOXLOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8070

25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s lightweight canvas “VC” case

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 210

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK

EJECTOR GUN, NO. 134200

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 211

F. T. BAKER

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6792

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, top lever spring broken

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 212

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14151

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 5/8 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling ribbon, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum. re-jointing recommended; together with a Zabala 20-bore boxlock non-ejector gun, no. 192547 (2)

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 213

W. & C. SCOTT

A 12-BORE “BOWOOD” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 146758

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the scroll back frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 214

W. R. PAPE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13110

26-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed choke borings, doll’s head extension, the rib engraved “Winner of the London Gun Trials in 1858, 1859, 1866 and 1875”, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, canvas case

✪ £200 - 300

215 W. R. PAPE

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13290

28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s canvas case

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 216

THOMAS BLAND & SONS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4224

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 217

LINCOLN JEFFRIES

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3543

28-inch BSA steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined sunken rib, inlaid in silver “Lincoln Jeffries “Lightweight”“, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game and dogs, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 218

ROWLAND WATSON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2880

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro reproof

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 219

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 142256

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock cast-on for the left shoulder, replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 220

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.

A 12-BORE HAND-DETACHABLE

BLOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9613

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, the frame with hinged base plate, hand detachable lock and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 16 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with William Horton label

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 221

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14606

30-inch damascus barrels (numbered 15909), with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, carved fences, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with Westley Richards label

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 222

ARMSTRONG & CO.

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43745

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2 chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 223

H. BEESLEY

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8881

24 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, short fore-end, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

The gun is of a distinctive pattern, designed by C. J. Heath, FRCS and was manufactured H. Beesley, 48 Loveday Street, Birmingham.

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 224

CHAS. OSBORNE & CO.

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5289

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, file-cut flat top rib and crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, fences with side clips, selective single trigger, 14-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, modern leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 225

WILLIAM FORD

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13888

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 226

LINSLEY BROTHERS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6854

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 227

WILLIAM EVANS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18314 (129032)

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, canvas case with William Evans label

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 228

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13838

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 229

C. S. ROSSON & CO.

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3299

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 230

T. BLAND & SONS

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18779

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dog and game and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, right bore dented ✪ £350 - 500

Lot 231

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 12-BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 141240

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb 5oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 232

ARTHUR ILSLEY

A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4006

28-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 233

FN

A BELGIAN PRESENTATION 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1060

27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, trigger guard engraved with the inscription “Presented to Lord Hives by the Directors of FN”, 15-inch figured stock including leather covered rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof, leather case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 234

RUSSELL HILSDON

A 12-BORE “ROYAL COUNTIES” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3731

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 235

HENRY ATKIN

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3369

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in a converted mahogany case

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 236

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 12-BORE “AVANT TOUT” MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23322

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its lightweight leather case

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 237

W. W. GREENER

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 42915

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the machined flat top rib with crossbolt extension and engraved with a pigeon, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, side safety, 14-inch replacement stock, 7lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 238

DARNE

A FRENCH 12-BORE SLIDING BREECH GUN, NO. 7Z815

27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, sliding breech and frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much of its original bright finish, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., French nitro proof

✪ £350 - 500

J. BRADDELL & SON

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5556

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the Anson & Deeley patent frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dog and game, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 240

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 17206

30-inch BSA steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the broad file-cut rib with engraved pigeon at the breech and crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 15-inch figured stock with semi pistol and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker’s brassbound leather case

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 241

CHARLES BOSWELL

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 17403

30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib engraved with a pigeon at the breech, crossbolt extension, the slightly rounded frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pheasant and duck in realistic landscapes, the heavy fences with side clips and carved with fern leaves, 14 3/8-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip including 3/8-inch extension, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, leather case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 242

CRAIG WHITSEY GUNMAKERS

A SPANISH 8-BORE SHOT & REGULATED

BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 203226

32-inch barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the plain frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, beaver tail fore-end, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 4oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 243

JOHN DICKSON & SON

A 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6856

29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a vacant panel, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in its maker’s leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was delivered 25th August 1921.

✪ £5000 - 7000

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A SCARCE 10-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26254

32-inch barrels with 2 7/8-inch chambers, about full choke borings, mid extension, the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, spring-bladed front trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, cracked and repaired at the head, 9lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1908.

£5000 - 7000

Lot 245

T. HORSLEY

AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2403

34-inch chopper-lump barrels with 4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 13lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

£4000 - 6000

Lot 246

C. G. BONEHILL

A 4-BORE HAMMER GUN

35 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 4-inch chambers, about extra full and true cylinder borings, the recoloured rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and steel butt plate, 19lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof

£5000 - 7000

Lot 247

WILLIAM CASHMORE

AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4422

34-inch damascus barrels with 4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1-inch ebonite extension, 12lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

£3000 - 5000

Lot 248

CHARLES OSBORNE & CO.

A 4-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2229

40 1/2-inch damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, the muzzle with 8 1/2-inch extension engraved “Shooting Improved by W. W. Greener. London & Birmingham”, about full choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 14lb., nitro re-proof

£2000 - 3000

Lot 249

WM MOORE & CO.

A 10-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 8136

33 1/2-inch damascus barrel with 2 5/8-inch chamber, about improved cylinder boring, the rounded frame, side lever, hammer and nonrebounding back lock with scroll engraving, hammer retaining screw missing, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bore marked

£150 - 250

Lot 250

CHAS. MALEHAM

AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 1836

39 1/4-inch damascus barrel with 3 1/2-inch chamber, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 13lb., nitro re-proof, bore marked, in its maker’s leather case

£1000 - 1500

Lot 251

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 7579

34-inch damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and perished rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bore marked

£1000 - 1500

Lot 252

JOHN HARPER

A 4-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 1679

40-inch damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 12lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, full length brassbound canvas case with John Rigby & Co label converted from a rifle case

£2000 - 3000

Lot 253

H. SNOWIE

A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, wide machined flat top rib, the frame, non rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with cheekpiece and engraved skeleton heel plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 14oz., black powder proof

The gun appears to have been built as a shot and ball gun and reputedly from the collection of W Keith Neal.

£1000 - 1500

Lot 254

GEORGE GIBBS

A 10-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1374

32-inch barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a banner, 14-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 8lb. 2oz., black powder re-proof

£800 - 1200

Lot 255

J. BLANCH & SON

A 10-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4222

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, grip safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, 7lb. 5oz., black powder proof, bores pitted

£200 - 400

Lot 256

E. & G. HIGHAM

AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 15076

38-inch damascus barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the rounded frame, hammer, bar lock and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, bore marked

£1200 - 1800

Lot 257

WILLIAM MOORE & GREY

A 1 1/4-INCH SCREW BREECH PUNT GUN, NO. 2687, TOGETHER WITH ITS PUNT

83 1/2-inch white painted barrel with swivel mount, the heavy brass screw breech with cocking lever and firing lanyard, black powder proof; together with a small quantity of steel re-loadable cases, loading tools, etc

The punt is located in Devon and is sold in situ.

✪ £1800 - 2400

Lot 258

E. M. REILLY

A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1928

30-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, Walker’s patent action, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and steel butt plate, 8lb., nitro re-proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 259

GYE & MONCRIEFF

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1672

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the plain frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever retaining some original hardening colour, 14inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 260

T. HORSLEY & SON

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3219, CONVERTED FROM A 14-BORE

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, top extension, the frame, rebounding back locks and top lever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather case with maker’s label

The maker’s records indicate that the gun was built circa 1890. Very few hammer ejector guns by this maker are recorded.

✪ £3000 - 5000

Lot 261

PURDEY

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8417

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and improved cylinder choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding island backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness marginal

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1871.

✪ £1800 - 2400

Lot 262

WILLIAMS & POWELL

A 14-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4835

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 bold scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof

£500 - 800

Lot 263

AN ENGLISH 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

30-inch damascus barrels, the locks, hammers and breeches with scroll engraving, the lock plates signed “Manton”, the half length stock with steel furniture, repaired around the right lock, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 7oz., black powder proof

£200 - 400

Lot 264

LLOYD & SON

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4460

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, butt plate missing, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, right bore marked, re-jointing recommended

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 265

HARDY BROS.

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1926

30-inch barrels with 2 1/-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding hammers, backlocks and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb., nitro proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 266

JOHN DICKSON & SON

A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3161

30-inch Parson’s patent chopper-lump damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores slightly pitted

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1873, its specification appears not to be recorded in the records.

£600 - 900

Lot 267

WILLIAM POWELL & SON

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4068

29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the bar-in-wood frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent lift-up thumb lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, slight repaired crack at the hand, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 268

FLETCHER

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1055

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with foliate scroll engraving, locks with internal tumblers, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores marked

The gun incorporates T. Bissell’s patent 1461 of 1865 with internal strikers.

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 269

JOSEPH HARKOM & SON

A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1573

29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a panel, 14-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 270

BACON’S PATENT

A 12-BORE BOLT-ACTION SPORTING GUN, NO. 331

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, the bolt-action breeches with cocking indicators, the half length stock with side safety and engraved heel and toe plates, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz., black powder re-proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 271

CHARLES LANCASTER

A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT BASE FIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3875

30 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, slide and drop breech, rebounding hammers and back locks with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

The Charles Lancaster base fire was the first centrefire breech-loading gun, introduced to the market possibly as early as 1853. The serial number of this example indicates that it was built circa 1863.

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 272

W. GRIFFITHS

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1891

29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 273

R. JACKSON

A 18-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1078

29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non rebounding backlock, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate including 1 3/4-inch extension, 5lb. 15oz., black powder proof

£250 - 400

Lot 274

CHARLES LANCASTER

A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7528

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 275

ALEX HENRY

A .410 HAMMER GUN, NO. 7034, CONVERTED FROM A .303 HAMMER RIFLE

26-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib with doll’s head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and engraved heel and toe plates, crudely repaired at the hand, sling eyes, 8lb. 12oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 276

H. BARELLA

A GERMAN 12-BORE PATENT ACTION

HAMMERLESS GUN, NO. 1166

26 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame and push-forward underlever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., bores rivelled and dented, proof exemption certificate

This action, is described as “The Daw” in chapter 13 of Crudgington & Bakers

“The British Shotgun”, Volume 1.

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 277

H. C. G. STEIN

A GERMAN 20-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 692

29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £450 - 650

Lot 278

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2162

30 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings and numbered 18385, doll’s head extension, the frame, patent top lever, rebounding bar locks and hammers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved skeleton heel plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder re-proof, canvas case with reproduction maker’s label

✪ £600 - 900

Lot 279

D. CARTWRIGHT

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3459

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever engraved with scenes of dog and game within scrollwork, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 280 JOHN LYELL

A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

28-inch damascus barrels with engraved breeches and platinum plugs, the bar locks and hammers with scroll engraving, half length stock with engraved butt plate, with repairs around both lock plates, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb., black powder proof

£250 - 350

Lot 281 HAMMOND

A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

29-inch damascus twist barrels with engraved breeches and platinum plugs, the hammers and locks with scroll engraving, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof

£200 - 300

282

E. & G. HIGHAM

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4776

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker’s signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 283

TRULOCK & HARRIS

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 7184

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding back locks and noseless hammers with fine scroll engraving, snap action rotary underlever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, modern canvas case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 284

W. W. GREENER

A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 24699

28-inch replacement barrels by William Ford, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, leather case with William Ford label

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 285

P. WEBLEY & SON

A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 42252

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, stepped lock plates, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb., nitro re-proof, leather case

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 286

P. BERETTA

A 32-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 99770

27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined rib and crossbolt extension, the frame, back action bar lock, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with maker’s butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof (dated 1931)

£500 - 700

Lot 287

C. H. EISENSTEIN

AN AUSTRIAN 16-BORE SELF-COCKING HAMMER GUN, NO. 398.10

27 1/2-inch Bohler Gewehrlaufstahl barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, crossbolt extension and gold lined breeches, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fences with side clips, automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 6lb., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended ✪ £500 - 700

Lot 288

A. V. LEBEDA V. PRAZE

A 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8035 29-inch damascus barrels with gold lined breeches, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and forward-pointing underlever profusely engraved with gold detailed woodland scenes of dogs and game surrounded by fine foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with cheekpiece and steel butt plate, horn grip, sling swivels, 6lb. 12oz., bores marked and dented

£300 - 500

Lot 289

COGSWELL & HARRISON

A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 13793

29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 290

T. BLAND & SONS

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4426

29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered heel plate, 7lb., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 291

JOHN MARSON

A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7728

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving around primitive scenes of game, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 292

HENRY ATKIN

A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1049

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, in its brassbound oak and leather case

✪ £1500 - 2500

Lot 293

ROBERTSON

A SCARCE 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6922

29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rib engraved with the 13 Dover Street address, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with perished rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof (right bore marginally in proof), bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, in its leather case with Boss & Co label

Robertson guns were retailed by Boss & Co, this example dating to circa 1922.

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 294

S. R. JEFFERY & SON LTD.

A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3858

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 5/8 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock pegged at the head, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 295

C. HELLIS & SONS

A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3243

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1925 and sold in July 1926 to Montagu.

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 296

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 16-BORE “DOMINION” MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32259

27-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever retaining much hardening colour, possibly renewed, 15-inch figured stock including 2 1/4-inch extension, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £1400 - 1800

Lot 297

ARMY & NAVY CSL

A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 45868

28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 800

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 20-BORE “ROYAL” MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30605

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within an arch, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 5/8-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s leather case

The makers confirm that the gun was built circa 1922. ✪ £10000 - 15000

Lot 299

RUSSELL HILSDON

A 16-BORE “ROYAL COUNTIES”

BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3332 (61096)

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 300 UGARTECHEA

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35-03-854-03

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof

The gun appears little used.

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 301

LANGLEY & LEWIS

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3529

27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof

✪ £700 - 900

Lot 302 LAURONA

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 117157

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lbb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

E. J. CHURCHILL

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2178

25-inch barrels (no. 2473), with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock, 5lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in its lightweight leather case

✪ £1200 - 1800

Lot 304

ARMY & NAVY

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58066

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 5lbb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 305

WEBLEY & SCOTT

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 115065

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 5/8 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 306

WILLIAM POWELL

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9120

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and Powell patent lift-up thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof

The replacement barrel were fitted in 1974.

✪ £200 - 400

Lot 307

ARRIETA

A 20-BORE “GUNMARK CROWN SABEL” MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32401

26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with border engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 308

T. NEWTON

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5612

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s leather case

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 309

FIELD’S PATENT

A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 1927, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE 33-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, with folding ladder rear sight and two barrel bands, ramrod, the plain receiver with loading lever and dated ‘1877’, full length stock, chequered at the fore-end and hand, steel furniture, 14 1/2inch pull, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 310

WILLIAM FORD

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 149307

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £300 - 500

Lot 311

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20054

28-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 4lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bore pitted

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 312

WELLINGTON

A SPANISH 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 82335

27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/4inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 313

ARTHUR HOWELL & CO.

A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7398

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 13-inch figured stock, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, leather leg-of-mutton case

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 314

MIDLAND GUN CO.

A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 72091

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £400 - 600

Lot 315

CHARLES HELLIS & SONS

A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4150

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 12 1/2-inch figured stock, 4lb., nitro proof

✪ £600 - 800

Lot 316

A BELGIAN .410 BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR GUN, NO. 2529

28-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock, 4lb. 1oz., Belgian nitro proof, bores marked, re-jointing recommended

✪ £100 - 200

Lot 317

WILLIAM POWELL & SONS

A .410 SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 126

26-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the plain frame and top lever with side safety and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock, 3lb. 6oz., nitro proof

✪ £50 - 80

Lot 318

WATSON BROS.

A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8745

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with semi-pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 3oz., nitro proof, leather case with Holland & Holland label

✪ £1800 - 2400

A .410 SPORTERISED LEE ENFIELD BOLTACTION SPORTING GUN, NO. 33428, CONVERTED FROM A NO.1 MK III SERVICE RIFLE

25-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, raised fore sight and adjustable tangent rear sight, the receiver with magazine cut-off, charger bridge removed, converted to single shot, detachable dummy magazine, half length stock with hand guard, 13-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 320

CARL GUSTAFS

A .410 SWEDISH MAUSER BOLT-ACTION SPORTING GUN, NO. 277636, CONVERTED FROM A SERVICE RIFLE

30-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, raised fore sight and adjustable rear sight, the receiver dated 1911 and converted to single shot, bolt with flag safety, the full length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz.. nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 321

A BELGIAN .410 FOLDING OVER AND UNDER HAMMER GUN, NO. 22141

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame with central hammers and side lever, retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 1oz., Belgian nitro proof; together with a similar example, no. 24533b (2)

✪ £80 - 120

Lot 322

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE MODEL 687EL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. C94498B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, non-automatic safety catch, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

✪ £800 - 1200

Lot 323

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE S3 EELL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 18311

26 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with flowering roses set against a lined ground within scrolling borders, gold lined cocking indicators, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, “Slatnik”, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, leather case

✪ £2500 - 4000

Lot 324

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE SO9 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AAA018B

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 fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed by the engraver “G. Sabatti”, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s fitted lightweight leather case

✪ £10000 - 15000

ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI

A FINE 12-BORE PEDERSOLI-ENGRAVED “JOREMA” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 659

26 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file cut ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scenes of flighting duck surrounded by carved reeds against a stippled ground, the trigger plate signed “G. F. Pedersoli . Inc 1984”, single trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with straight hand including leather covered recoil pad, the additional highly figured interchangeable stock with 13 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in its Nizzoli lightweight leather case with compartment for the extra stock, canvas outer cover, together with it maker’s original certificate and guarantee

The gun was completed in March 1985, the certificate listing the specialists involved in its manufacture and confirming the original specification.

✪ £9000 - 12000

Lot 326

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE “SELECT SPORTING” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13BMW04010, MADE BY FN-BELGIUM

30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the plain frame and top lever with brushed side panels, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof for steel shot, in its maker’s plastic case with spare choke, etc

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 327

WINCHESTER

A 12-BORE MODEL 5500 SPORTER SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. K541904E

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, with its instructions book, spare chokes, etc

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 328

MIROKU

A 12-BORE 3800 GRADE 2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33070PYTG2

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof

The gun appears virtually unused.

✪ £250 - 350

Lot 329

BROWNING

A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56751S76

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro proof

✪ £1200 - 1800

WESTLEY RICHARDS

A SCARCE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER “OVUNDO” MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18180/18459

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, solid concave top ribs and side extensions, the frames, side plates and patent top levers with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, patent selective single triggers, the side plates with hinged inspection ports, the hinged action base plates opening to reveal the lockwork, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s canvas case

The maker confirms that the No.1 gun was completed in July 1928 and that the No.2 gun was completed in August 1935 to complete the pair.

✪ £20000 - 30000

Lot 331

PERAZZI

A COMPOSED PAIR OF 20-BORE MX8-20L SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 98154 AND 116190

26 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 and 5/8 and 7/8 borings respectively, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, top levers and hand detachable trigger blocks with border and scroll engraving, gold numbered trigger guards, No.1 gun with nonautomatic safety catch, No.2 gun with automatic safety catch, 13 1/2-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grips and including slim leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s leather covered case

The proof marks indicate that the guns were built in 1997 and 1999 respectively.

✪ £5000 - 7000

Lot 332

JOSEPH LANG & SON

A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16513

27 7/8-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, polished bright overall, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bottom barrel slightly marked, re-jointing recommended, in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case

The gun incorporates the White & Dryden 1912 patent action and the maker confirms that the gun was built for Dr E. R. Campbell on the 20th November 1923.

✪ £4000 - 6000

Lot 333

EDWINSON GREEN

A SCARCE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 6854

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the frame, backlocks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock with ribbed butt plate and semi pistol grip, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end wood cracked and repaired; together with its original straight hand stock and trigger guard

The gun incorporates Green patent 14951 of 1912 and is another of the key patents for an over and under gun at this period. When Purdey first considered building an over and under gun it was the Green patent, renowned for its strength, which was chosen.

✪ £7000 - 9000

Lot 334

FREDERICH HADFIELD

A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 4072

26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, the scroll-backed frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, the maker’s name within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension and 3/4-inch ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof

✪ £1000 - 1500

Lot 335

BROWNING

A 20-BORE B425 GRADE 1 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50353MV

28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 7/8 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 336

G. GAMBA

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 63046

27 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib and crossbolt extension, the gold washed frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, quick detachable trigger block, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, glued on comb raiser and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £500 - 800

Lot 337

F. N. BROWNING

A 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11789

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the plain black frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, the face slgihtly swept, sling swivels, 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof, bores marked

✪ £250 - 400

Lot 338

ZOLI

A 12-BORE “COLUMBUS” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 230387

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1/2inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s plastic case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 339

BROWNING

A JAPANESE 12-BORE B525 “SPORTER ONE” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57577ZP

30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll decoration, selective single trigger, nonautomatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof for steel shot, in its maker’s plastic case with spare chokes, etc

✪ £350 - 500

Lot 340

MIROKU

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 735425

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4inch stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 341

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE “GIUBILEO” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. GIU683A

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving, the side plates signed within an heraldic shield, selective single triggers, 14 1/2-inch highly figured straight hand stock with chequered heel plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s leather covered case

✪ £3000 - 5000

342

A 12-BORE “YEOMAN” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14998

28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, maker’s butt plate, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof, together with its spare chokes

The gun appears little used.

✪ £150 - 250

Lot 343

MERKEL

A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 66951

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, machined solid rib, Kersten bolt extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking studs, single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with straight hand and including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended

✪ £200 - 300

Lot 344

P. BERETTA

A 20-BORE “SILVER PIGEON” MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. L99406B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £500 - 700

Lot 345

P. BERETTA

A 12-BORE S56-E MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. P78556

26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker’s butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof

✪ £250 - 400

J. PURDEY & SONS

A

TRIO OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 27891/2/3, BUILT FOR SIR JOSEPH NICKERSON

the 26-inch ribless barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/8, 1/4 and full and full and full choke borings respectively, additional interchangeable barrels for guns no. 6 & 8 about 3/8 and 3/8 and extra full and extra full choke borings respectively, raised sighting beads and short matted sighting planes at the breeches, the frames, locks and numbered top levers (numbered 6, 7 and 8) with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger s, beetle backed safety catches, 14 1/4-inch well figured straight hand stocks, 6lb., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were ordered in 1969 and were delivered in 1973, with the instruction for the guns to fire the top bar rel first and to be as light as possible. There are further notes indicating the barrels are to be without top or side ribs, as well as discussions about the choke bor ings. The guns are described in great detail in Joseph Nickerson’s classic book, “A Shooting Man’s Creed”.

Sir Joseph Nickerson (1914-1990)

A brilliant shot and agricultural pioneer, he will remain most famous for the record bag of partridge taken on the 3 October 1952, the “Great Day”. His book, “A Shooting Man’s Creed” was published in 1989, and provides a wealth of information about shoot management and shooting. Regarding guns he was a great advocate for the over and under, and maintained that the best of this type were by Woodward. When Purdey took Woodward over at the end of 1948 he was their first customer for the new Purdey over and under, the beginning of an association that was to last the rest of his life. In total he ordered 13 guns of this type, including three tr ios.

✪ £25000 - 35000

1. INTRODUCTION

(a) The contractual relationship of Gavin Gardiner Limited and Sellers with prospective Buyers is governed by:-

(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;

(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the saleroom and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited;

(iii) Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee;

(iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer's announcement.

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

2. DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

"Buyer’s Premium" is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers;

"Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price;

"Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses;

"Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.

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

3. EXAMINATION OF LOTS

(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.

(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.

4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO BUYERS

(a) GG shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the terms of GG’s Authenticity Guarantee.

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

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

(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers;

(iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by GG in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot.

(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against GG and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither GG nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses.

(d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of GG or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GG or the Seller.

5. BIDDING AT AUCTION

(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) 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.

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

6. IMPORT, EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

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

7. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION

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

(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable.

(c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer.

(d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.

8. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

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

(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.

9. REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

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) 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

10. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES

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

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

11. DATA PROTECTION

(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.

CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

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

ESTIMATES AND RESERVES

Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no predetermined starting prices. Estimates may be subject to revision. Published estimates are exclusive of buyer’s premium and VAT.

All lots are subject to reserves. The reserve price is never higher than the low pre-sale estimate.

BUYER’S PREMIUM AND VAT

A 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.

FIREARMS ACT 1968

UK bidders are reminded of the requirements of the Firearms Act, and that they must hold the appropriate authority to posses the firearms which they intend to purchase. A copy of your Firearms or Shotgun certificate must accompany your absentee bids and buyer registration. For further information please consult the notes at the beginning of this catalogue.

PRE-SALE EXHIBITION

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

CONDITION REPORTS

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

BIDDING IN PERSON

To bid with us you must register to obtain a bidding number. You will be asked to provide proof of identity. All lots sold will be invoiced to the name and address in which the paddle has been registered and will not be transferred to other names or addresses. If you instruct an agent to bid on your behalf, you will need to provide a letter of authority to this effect.

ABSENTEE BIDDING

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

ONLINE BIDDING

The online bidding facility is provided by Invaluable for th e 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 take advantage of the free Absentee Bidding service.

PAYMENT

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

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD

We are pleased to accept debit cards, however for credit cards we are unable to accept payments over £500 due to the bank charges involved.

STERLING BANKER’S DRAFT OR BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE

AND ELECTRONIC OR WIRE TRANSFER

Drawn on a recognised UK bank or building society.

STERLING CHEQUE OR CASH

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

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

Cash payments will not be accepted above £6.000.

ELECTRONIC AND WIRE TRANSFERS

Wire transfers can be made directly to our bank:

National Westminster Bank Plc.

60 High Street Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 1SL

Sort Code: 60 03 08

Account Number: 74044397

Account Name: Gavin Gardiner Limited

Gavin Gardiner Limited

Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories

COMMISSION BID SLIP

Please send bids via email to info@gavingardiner.com at least 24 hours before the auction

FINE MODERN AND VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS 26 N OVEMBER 2025

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.

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.

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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS TELEPHONE BIDS

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.

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

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

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

“Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Bids should be placed in catalogue order.

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).

Pl ease 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

(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.

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 i s 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.

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.

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