Modern Sporting Guns & Rifles

Lot 1383 - AYA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 171102 / 153345, for 1962 and 1963, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'S' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, 16in. stocks including 1 3/8in. two piece wooden extensions (No.1 two piece extension and cracked at head), weight 6lb. 9oz., in a lightweight Brady leather motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1384 - FABRIQUE NATIONALE A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'A1' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 33800 S74 / 33801 S74, for 1974, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs engraved '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties, border engraving, blacked finish, 14 5/8in. roachbelly stocks including 1in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1385 - THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE PAIR OF COGGAN-ENGRAVED 'ROYAL DE LUXE' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 40974 / 5, for 1988, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved in script 'Royal de Luxe' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' in ovals set amongst bold scrolling acanthus at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33, BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplevers carved in relief with bold acanthus scrollwork on a matted background, with central ovals gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, the actions, lockplates and furniture finely carved in relief with bold scrolling acanthus on a finely matted background, the lockplates with finely engraved vignettes of English labradors in countryside settings, the No.1 gun featuring a yellow labrador, the No.2 a black labrador, the undersides with portraits of both together and with feathered bordering to the beads, signed 'P. COGGAN', the triggerguard tangs gold-inlaid with the serial numbers, 15in. well figured stocks (slight sweep at combs), weight 6lb. 10oz., in their lightweight leather motor case with accessories and canvas and leather outer cover initialled 'N.E.J.M.'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 30 000 - 50 000 GBP

Lot 1386 - THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE P. BERETTA A PAIR OF 20-BORE (3IN.) 'MOD. 687EELL' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. L75504B / L75505B, for 1995, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-washed triggers, floral and acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates with game scenes of pheasant and woodcock in wooded landscapes, triggerplates signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stocks including wooden buttplates and with gold oval escutcheons initialled 'LJM', chip at toe No.1, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their individual universal cases. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1387 - THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE P. BERETTA A PAIR OF 20-BORE (3IN.) 'MOD. 687EELL' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. L75889B / L75890B, for 1995, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-washed triggers, floral and acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates with game scenes of pheasant and woodcock in wooded landscapes, triggerplates signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stocks including wooden buttplates, weight 6lb., in their individual universal cases. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1388 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 25381 / 2, for 1908, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another, Birmingham proofed in 2022 and 2023), the ribs spuriously engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke both (No.1) and 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.2), treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, fully renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/8in. highly-figured stocks (slightly swept at combs), weight 6lb. 6oz., in a relined brass-cornered leather case Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair of guns was ordered in July 1908 by Rt. Hon. Lord Marchamley for Stanley Wyndham Jamieson Esq. Stanley Wyndham Jamieson (1885 - 1970) married Hon. Muriel Cartmel Whiteley, daughter of George Whiteley, 1st Baron Marchamley on 30th April 1908, so it seems reasonable to assume that this pair was ordered as a wedding gift. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1389 - WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 4648 / 9, for 1899, 30in. nitro barrels (No.1 reproved), the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, rib inscription rubbed No.1, refreshed No.2, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip actions with removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish, 15 1/8in. figured stocks including 3/4in. wooden extensions, No.1 with repair to left underhorn and minor setting crack to rear of left lockplate, No.2 with repair to left overhorn, slight shrinkage fore-end woods at knuckles, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1390 - B.C. MIROKU A PAIR OF 20-BORE (3IN.) 'MK60 HIGH PHEASANT' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 77116ZR / 77117ZR, for 2017, 32in. nitro reproved barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II' at the breech ends, 3in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II', manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, bold scrolling acanthus engraving with beaded bordering, silver finish, 15 1/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stocks including 5/8in. Kick-Eez recoil pads, weight 7lb. 8oz., in a Browning suede leather motor case with original paperwork. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1391 - J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE PAIR OF KELLY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 29236 / 7, completed in 1992, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', the flats engraved 'MADE FOR GRIFFIN & HOWE. NEW YORK. NEW YORK.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke in both, lightly rounded bar actions with short side bolsters, hold-open toplevers relief engraved and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with 'SAFE' details gold-inlaid in gothic script, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators (No.2 missing right inlay), non-selective single triggers, the actions, lockplates and furniture carved in high relief with bold scrolling acanthus and foliate motifs on a finely matted background, the lockplates with game scenes of pheasant and fowl and gold-inlaid in gothic script with the makers name, the undersides relief engraved and gold-inlaid with 'J. Purdey & Sons. London - England' and with a central oval vignette of retrievers, the No.1 titled 'Landmark', No.2 titled 'Racous', the triggerplates initialled 'SJK', 15in. figured pistolgrip stocks with pistolgrip caps, beavertail fore-ends, weight 7b. 9oz., in their lightweight leather motor case with canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 60 000 - 80 000 GBP

Lot 1392 - AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.1 MODEL' SINGLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 518845 / 6, for 1977, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill-ribs gold-inlaid 'AYA' with '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.1) and true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, non-selective single triggers, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stocks, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 500 - 3 500 GBP

Lot 1393 - J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24411 / 2, for 1931, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and '1' and '2', No.1 right wall at 18, No.2 with some pitting, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. stocks (No.1 possible historic replacement), weight 6lb.1oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 2oz. (No.2), in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with canvas outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1394 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE SPORTING MODEL' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 50672 / 3, dated 1996, 28in. nitro barrels with tapered ventilated matt top-ribs, the undersides gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, side-bolsters, detachable triggerplates, fully engraved with best bold acanthus scrollwork with ribboned detailing and the makers name in a scrolling banner, the undersides with the model designation in a roundel, bright finish overall, 14 7/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stocks including 7/8in. rubber recoil pads, sculpted fore-ends (No.1 with crack), weight 8lb. 4oz., in their lightweight leather case with some accessories, the multichokes in their individual Holland & Holland leather pouches with classically styled brass choke keys. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 32 000 - 36 000 GBP

Lot 1395 - STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A PAIR OF THOMAS-ENGRAVED 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24018 / 9, circa 1990, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the ribs engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 6. LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, carved fluted fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Holland & Holland style self-opening systems, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the sideplates with the makers name gold inlaid in scrolling banners, the triggerplates signed 'K. THOMAS ENG.', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/8in. highly-figured stocks including buttplates, weight 5lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with canvas and leather outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 15 000 - 20 000 GBP

Lot 1396 - PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'REGAL SABEL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 12210 / 1, for 1976, 26 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold inlaid 'REGAL SABEL' and '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke in both, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-washed cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, Holland & Holland style self-opening systems, acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks, fore-end finials gold-inlaid '1' and '2', weight 6lb. 8oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1397 - CHARLES BOSWELL - A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 11709 & 16029, circa 1887 & for 1909, 28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the ribs engraved 'CHARLES BOSWELL. MAKER. 126. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.' (no.2 faint), and with gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke (no.1) and 1/4 and full choke (no.2), treble-grip actions, the action flats engraved 'Anson & Deeley's patent 5997 (no.1) and 'C. Boswell' (no.2), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, intercepting sears, fine acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving with ornate bordering, no.2 retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks with ornate recessed chequered side panels, including 1/4in. wooden extensions, bolstered fore-ends, the finials gold-inlaid '1' and '2', fluted push-rods, weights 6lb. 6oz. (no.1) and 6lb. 3oz. (no.2), in brass-cornered oak and leather double-guncase with Charles Boswell trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act.

Estim. 1 600 - 1 800 GBP

Lot 1400 - AUG. LEBEAU FCANT A LIEGE A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 42967, for 1938, 28 5/16in. (72cm) 'Acier Leugrahn' nitro barrels, with raised tapered file-cut matt rib, the tubes engraved 'AUG. LEBEAU. FCANT. A LIEGE.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, right bore measurement marginal, sideclipped treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, articulated front trigger, fore-end iron marked 'EJECT. COURALLY. 6244, BREVETE.', acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured carved pistolgrip stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1401 - ROWLAND WATSON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17811, circa 1936, 26in. nitro barrels with Churchill-rib, tubes gold-inlaid 'ROWLAND WATSON. 17 & 18 WHITTALL STREET. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true and imp. cyl. choke, carved fences, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid 'SPECIAL', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of pointer, game and fowl, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock (possible replacement) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1402 - SOMERTON GUNS A 12-BORE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 78528, for 1990 by Armas Parkemy, 27 1/4in. (69cm) nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (London magnum reproof in 1991), file cut rib with banner engraved 'SOMERTON GUNS', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold arrow cocking-indicators and gold-washed lockpins, gold-washed triggers, the front articulated, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, bright finish, 15in. stock with diamond grip, weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1403 - AYA A 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 183329, dated 1964, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1404 - THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE GUNMARK ARIETTA A 12-BORE 'CROWN SABEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 29226, for 1980, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the tubes marked 'CROWN SABEL', 'GUNMARK ARIETTA', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, articulated front trigger, beaded border engraving, the underside with the model designation, the sidelocks with central engraved crown designs, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., with a nylon slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 1405 - THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE ZABALA HERMANOS A 12-BORE 'GUNMARK - KESTREL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 302595, for 1981, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'GUNMARK - KESTREL', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, minor dents, removable striker discs, automatic safety, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 1406 - AYA A 12-BORE '711 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 511712, for 1977, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke (left bore dimension marginal), treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, automatic safety with engraved 'S' detail, cocking-indicators, acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 16in. stock including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 4oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1407 - AYA A LIGHTLY-USED 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 601036, for 1990, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'AYA' in an oval at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fully engraved with acanthus scroll engraving with ribboned floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock, weight 6lb. 5oz.; together with its original proof certificate. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1408 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25112, for 1910, 28in. nitro barrels, rib gold-inlaid '1' and tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, some dents, ejectors require attention, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, 'Royal' scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' within an elaborate cartouche, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. figured replacement stock (triggerguard retaining screw unfinished and 'in the white'), weight 6lb. 11oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 1409 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 30890, for 1925, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, gold-inlaid '2' and tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, self-opening action, toplever gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'ROYAL EJECTOR', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, 'Royal' scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922', brushed finish with some pins reblued, 14 3/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 1410 - STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7346, for 1902, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1954), the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY THOS TURNER & SONS LTD. NEWBURY' and gold-inlaid '3', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, fluted foliate fences, the top strap gold-inlaid '3', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, brushed finish, minor dent to triggerguard bow, ejectors at fault (one slide visibly broken), 14 5/8in. stock (some losses to refinish), weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 1411 - J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20563, for 1912, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, self-opening action, toplever engraved '1', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 15in. stock (worn), weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 800 - 2 200 GBP

Lot 1412 - J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21659, for 1920, 28in. replacement nitro reproved barrels (circa 1937, rib inscription worn illegible), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses at 19 and 18, self-opening action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. replacement stock (cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1413 - J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27889, for 1973, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with 'J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND.', retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 2oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 1414 - J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27720, for 1970, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever engraved '2', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with 'J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND' in an oval, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 3/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1415 - JAMES MACNAUGHTON A 12-BORE 1879 PATENT 'THE EDINBURGH' TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 1876, circa 1898, 27 7/8in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1977), rib engraved 'JAMES MACNAUGHTON 26 HANOVER ST. EDINBURGH & PERTH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, MacNaughton 1879 patent action, use number 293, incorporating later 1894 barrel-cocking design with standard length toplever, top-strap with solid inspection plate cover and 1879 patent pivoting automatic safety lever, MacNaughton patent ejectors, patent no. 7759 of 19th May 1890, fine acanthus scrollwork with ropework bordering, the fences with scrolling banners engraved 'MACNAUGHTON' and 'EDINBURGH', brushed and blued finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 6lb. 11oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1416 - JOHN POWELL A HUNT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27426, for 1980, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'JOHN POWELL (GUNMAKER). REIGATE,' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite (by Grulla of Spain), removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking-indicators, Holland & Holland style self-opening system, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action and furniture engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork with floral bouquets and the lockplates with game scenes of hound flushing duck and grouse, signed 'K.C. HUNT', the left dated '81' the underside with a lone grouse in flight, bright finish, 15 1/2in. figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1417 - WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16781, circa 1906, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUN MAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses at 18, scroll-back treble-grip action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 930, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 848, toplever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the makers name within a scrolling banner, the triggerguard engraved with a brace of pheasant, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock including 1/2in. wooden extension with steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 8oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1418 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14897, circa 1892, 29in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), rib engraved 'MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' and 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, fences engraved with shell motifs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best 'Royal' scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' within an elaborate cartouche, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1419 - FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF FLT. LIEUT. BILL REID V.C. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21558, circa 1900, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.', some pitting to right tube, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with blue enamelled 'SAFE' detail, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 14oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1450 - ARRIETA FOR GRIFFIN & HOWE A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 57-03-496-06, for 2006, 29 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the right tube engraved 'GRIFFIN & HOWE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, Holland & Holland style self-opening action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the fences carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus on a finely matted background, the action and lockplates carved similarly with ropework bordering, the underside gold-inlaid 'GRIFFIN & HOWE' and with a ramshead logo, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 3/4in. 'starburst' figured stock, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a vinyl case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1451 - W. & C. SCOTT & SON A 12-BORE 'THE MONTE CARLO B' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 102025, circa 1920, 28 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024) with broad, raised wave-cut rib, the tubes engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT & SON. MAKERS "THE MONTE CARLO B" 78 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON. SCOTT'S IMPROVED BOLT', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with side-clips, gas checks, manual safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border and scroll engraving, the lockplates with ovals with a lone pigeon in flight, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. replacement stock with sling swivels, weight 7lb. 9oz., in a lightweight leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1452 - THOMAS BLAND & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17949, circa 1926, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 4, & 5, KING WILLIAM STREET, STRAND, LONDON. W.C.2.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1453 - JAMES WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6132, for 1910, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, rib inscription worn in places, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, loose on action, some pitting and denting, arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in elaborate cartouches to the lockplates, 14in. stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case, the lid outer with 'G. PHILPOT. ROYAL ARTILLERY'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1454 - JAMES WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6208, for 1911, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64 ST. JAMES'S STREET LONDON S.W. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and imp. cyl. choke, arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, ejectors at fault, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in elaborate cartouches to the lockplates, 14 1/8in. stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case, the lid outer with 'R.H. PHILPOT.'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1455 - PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA FOR J. RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE 'THE SACKVILLE' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12764, dated 1978, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved in gothic script 'The Sackville', the tubes engraved in gothic script 'Made by P. Arrizabalaga. Eibar. Spain. For. J. Rigby & Co. London.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, carved leaf fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, Holland & Holland style self-opening system, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, bold acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a a leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1456 - SIACE BONIOTTI A TERZI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'MOD. IMPERIALE' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 30960, for 1984, 27 3/4in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised tapered file cut rib, the tubes with a double band of gold at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SICURA' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, the left lockplate finely engraved in bulino style with a skein of Canadian geese alighting in a marshland setting, the right with a hound flushing a brace of partridge from their naturalistic habitat, the underside with a brace of mallard in flight with a formation in the backdrop with bulrushes in the foreground, the triggerplate signed 'Fic. Terzi.', the triggerguard gold-inlaid with an intertwined 'CB' silver finish, 14 1/4in. stock, fore-end inset with a gold escutcheon engraved with a bird in flight (some losses to wood around inletting), weight 7lb. 2oz., in a faux fur-lined case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 500 - 3 500 GBP

Lot 1457 - ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A FINE, GALEAZZI AND GOLDANI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'VENERE EXTRA LUSSO' SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 512, for 1983, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the left tube gold-inlaid 'abbiatico & salvinelli', the rear lump signed 'DANTE MARIO POLI REMO TONY', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Holland & Holland style self-opening system, removable striker discs, non-selective single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action and furniture finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork, the triggerplate signed 'INGLESE . GOLDANI', the lockplates finely engraved in bulino style with game scenes signed 'A. Galeazzi', the left with a covey of English partridge, the right with a pointer retrieving a cock pheasant, the underside with a further pointer retrieving a woodcock, all set in their appropriate landscapes, the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid in drop shadow type with the serial number, the action flats gold-inlaid in drop shadow type with the makers name, serial number and calibre designation, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock, the fore-end wood finely inset in gold with the AS crest, the central shield initialled 'HEB', weight 6lb. 7oz., in its leather case and also with a leather wallet containing shot patterns, a guarantee certificate and engraving guarantee certificate. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 1458 - FAMARS A FINE, GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'VENERE EXTRA LUSSO' PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 32005, for 1975, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved in script 'Fatto della Famars per Franco Avagnina', the left tube engraved in script ' Esposto alla mostra Europea di Copenaghen' (Made by Famars for Franco Avagnina, exhibited at the European Exhibition in Copenhagen), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, manual safety, pinless lockplates, articulated front trigger, the action and furniture finely carved in high relief with scrolling stylised acanthus on a lightly stippled background, the lockplates finely engraved in bulino style with scenes of the Arcadian Artemis (daughter of Zeus) bathing and at rest post hunt with her nymphs and hounds, the underside with her ready for the hunt, with her bow, quiver and arrows (a gift from Hephaestus) and her faithful hunting hound (a gift from Pan), both lockplates signed Galeazzi, bright finish overall, 14 3/8in. well-figured swan-necked stock, semi-beavertail fore-end engraved en suite and finely inset in gold with the Famars crest, weight 7lb. 1oz., in its lightweight leather case with scarlet velveteen interior and original specification tag. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1459 - ENRICO DESENZANI & C. AN IORA-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 0011, for 1974, 28 3/8in. (72cm) nitro Boehler-steel chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, left barrel engraved 'ENRICO DESENZANI & C. ARMI DE LUSSO BRESCIA', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, manual safety (fixed in 'off' position), removable striker discs, articulated front trigger, left ejector tripping, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, interspersed with floral and ribbon motifs, the triggerplate signed 'F. IORA. inc.', bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock with diamond grip, slightly cast on, the fore-end finely inset in gold with the Desenzani crest, weight 7lb. 4oz., in its red velvet lined lightweight leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 1460 - C. HELLIS & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3641, for 1929, 26in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 119 EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, the fences finely carved in high relief with oak leaves on a finely matted background, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine feathered border engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. stock including 7/8in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a modern leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1461 - C. HELLIS & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3742, for 1932, 26in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 119 EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, the fences finely carved in high relief with oak leaves on a finely matted background, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine feathered border engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. stock including 7/8in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1462 - STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SEMI-SELECTIVE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8134, for 1926, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7, BURY STREET, ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', with 'PATENT EJECTOR' at the breech end and a gold-inlaid '2', the tubes engraved 'SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, fluted leaf engraved fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, 14 7/8in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1463 - E.J. CHURCHILL A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'PREMIER FINEST QUALITY' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5711, circa 1937, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' and '1' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL. (GUNMAKERS). LTD. ORANGE STREET GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, minor bulge left tube, hold-open toplever gold-inlaid '1', flats with toplever return stud, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, double rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding a banner engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL.', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock gold-inlet with the initials 'RCP', weight 5lb. 13oz., in its makers lightweight 'VC' guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1464 - DARNE A 12-BORE 'R15' SLIDING-BREECH 'AUTOMATIC EJECTOR', serial no. 5U705, circa 1960, 28 3/8in. (72cm) lightweight triple-proofed barrels with five punch marks, raised file cut rib, scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, sliding breech with barrel bolt, obturator discs, manual safety lever, bouquet and scroll engraving, old silver finish, 14 1/4in. stock including 7/8in. ebonite extension, horn finial, rear tang screw protruding, some losses to lacquer, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a wood box, together with some original paperwork. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

Lot 1465 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'NO.2 GRADE' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20663, for 1899, 30in. nitro barrels (slightly loose on action), tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action with patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine border and scroll engraving, 14 7/8in. figured stock including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a brass-cornered leather case with Cogswell & Harrison trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1466 - HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2550, with extra barrels, for 1922, 28 1/8in. nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. 7 BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke; 26 1/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. 61. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, border and best acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 11oz. (28in.) and 6lb. 5oz. (26 1/4in.), in a brass cornered oak and leather hammergun case with two Atkin trade labels. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1467 - J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13615, for 1890, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another in 1966), the rib spuriously engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. replacement stock with matching fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 1468 - COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. A 12-BORE 'EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27191, with extra barrels, for 1900, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (circa 1977), barrel number 80257, rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR,168,PICCADDILY,LONDON, W.1.' (sic), the breech end gold-inlaid '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke; 28in. sleeved original barrels (circa 1963), rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD, EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR, 141, BOND STREET, & 226 STRAND. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke; treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. (replacement barrels) and 6lb. 12oz. (sleeved original barrels), in a lightweight leather case with provision for both sets of barrels. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1469 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'BADMINTON' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 34288, for 1946, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (slightly loose on action), the rib engraved in script '"Badminton"', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates with bold acanthus scroll engraving and scrolling borders, the underside with 'BADMINTON MODEL' in an oval cartouche, brushed bright finish, 15in. well-figured replacement stock (slightly cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 5oz., in a brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 500 - 3 500 GBP

Lot 1470 - JOHN RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17457, for 1912, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1982, slightly loose on action), the rib engraved in gothic script 'John Rigby & Co. 43. Sackville St. London.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, right wall at 19, carved leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, bold acanthus scroll engraving with scrolling borders, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/4in. stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its leather case with some original accessories. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1471 - J. WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4914, for 1895, 27in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '1', sideclipped arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in elaborate cartouches on the lockplates, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and some renewed finish, 15 1/2in. figured replacement stock, fore-end wood with insert repair to leading left edge, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a canvas and leather case with Holland & Holland trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1472 - STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7913, for 1912, 30in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (in 2001), the tubes engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7, BURY STREET ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', the rib engraved '3' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action with removable striker discs, fluted fences, the toplever gold-inlaid '3', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, triggers set for the left hand, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15 3/4in. figured replacement stock (cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 15oz., in a modern lightweight leather guncase with canvas and leather outer, Atkin Grant & Lang nickel oil bottle, Stephen Grant snapcaps and a Stephen Grant (Broomhill Leys address) trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 1473 - J. RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE 'CLASS B' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17577, for 1930, 29 1/8in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'J. RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE STREET. LONDON. W. LATE ST. JAMES STREET.' in gothic script and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, the action face marked 'CLASS B', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving with ornate bordering, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its brass cornered oak and leather guncase with some accessories. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1474 - HENRY ATKIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 745, circa 1890, 27in. replacement nitro barrels, rib gold-inlaid '2' and tubes engraved 'HENRY ATKIN. 61. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail (likely replacement safety catch), beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. stock (worn) including 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a modern wooden laminate box. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1475 - AYA A 12-BORE 'MODEL 56' SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 385040, with two sets of barrels, for 1972, 28in. 'cromo-niquel' nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2014), with broad raised matt rib with intermediate bead sight and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both; 28in. 'cromo-niquel' nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2014), with broad raised matt rib, gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, wide frame treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side-clips, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb. 10oz, in its leather case with provision for both sets of barrels. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 500 GBP

Lot 1500 - MIDLAND GUN CO. A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 94685, circa 1935, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), the rib engraved 'MIDLAND GUN CO. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.' with gold-inlaid '2' and acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, treble-grip action, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name within a scrolling banner, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 14 1/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/8in. wooden extension, fore-end finial gold-inlaid '2', weight 6lb. 12oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1501 - AYA A 20-BORE 'NO.4 MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 524845, for 1979, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 11oz., with a canvas slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 1502 - WILKINSON & SON A SCARCE HARVEY 1866 PATENT 16-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6169, circa 1866, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2006), rib engraved 'WILKINSON & SON. GUN MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY. PALL MALL. LONDON.', the tubes with flashes of scroll engraving at the breech end, the rib engraved en suite and with a further shell motif, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating Charles Harvey patent retractable strikers, patent no. 1793 of 7th July 1866, use number 159, Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding sidelocks with carved hammers, white metal inlaid indicator lines, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the standing breech engraved 'WILKINSON'S No. 131 PATENT. 1866.', the triggerguard engraved with a nye of pheasant in their naturalistic habitat, brushed finish, 14in. figured stock with steel buttplate and escutcheon engraved with a leopards head and 'TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO', fore-end (insert repair to left edge) with grip catch release engraved 'Wilkinson's patent Lever Fore End', weight 6lb. 12oz., together with a fleece-lined canvas slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1503 - ARRIETA FOR GRIFFIN & HOWE A 28-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 57-03-243-11, for 2011, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with file cut rib, the right tube engraved 'GRIFFIN & HOWE NY. NY', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the fences carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus on a finely matted background, the action and lockplates carved similarly with ropework bordering, the underside gold-inlaid 'GRIFFIN & HOWE NY NY' and with a ramshead logo, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 7/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., with a leather slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1504 - ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. A .410 ( 2 1/2IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 67905, for 1935, 26in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. LONDON.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in a scrolling banner, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock, Hackett-type snap-on fore-end, weight 4lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1505 - AYA A 28-BORE 'NO.4 MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16-03-033-97, for 1997, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 2oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1506 - T. A. SMITH A NEARLY COMPLETE 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 62467, with extra barrels, for 1996, both pairs of 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels in the white, lumps numbered '1' and '2', broad raised file cut ribs, the tubes engraved 'T.A. SMITH. LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON, ENGLAND.', the undersides with 'T.A. SMITH LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND', the short ribs with 'GRIFFIN & HOWE CO NY. NY.', 2 3/4in. chambers, retaining full choke in all, internally retaining some internal machine marking towards muzzle ends, self-opening action with raised central section of standing breech to meet raised ribs, toplever not returning to centre on closing (moreso No.1 barrels), removable striker discs, manual safety, protruding tumblers in square section, rolled-edge triggerguard, the fences carved in high relief with climbing leaves on a matted background, the action and furniture with bold scrolling acanthus and ornate bordering, the underside with a vignette of a lone vixen in a woodland setting, 14 3/4in. figured stock with diamond grip, beavertail fore-end (missing Anson rod grub screw), weight 7lb. 12oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1507 - AYA A 20-BORE 'MODEL 25' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 309721, dated 1968, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib gold-inlaid with the makers name, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, profuse floral and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. stock including buttplate, weight 5lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 1508 - ALEX. HENRY & CO. A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25649, circa 1935, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'ALEX. HENRY & CO. 22. FREDERICK ST. EDINBURGH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with white metal inlaid 'SAFE' detail, action partially engraved with acanthus scroll work with ropework and beaded borders, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and renewed blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1509 - AYA A 28-BORE 'NO.3 MODEL' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 523732, for 1978, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 3oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 1510 - HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2724, for 1925, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (loose), the rib engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) 88 JERMYN ST, LONDON. S.W.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 1/2in. figured stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension and rubber recoil pad, weight 4lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1511 - J. WILKES A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5075, for 1906, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2006), the rib engraved 'J. WILKES. 1 LOWER JAMES ST. GOLDEN SQUARE. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety, fine acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 6oz., with a leather leg of mutton case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1512 - C. & H. WESTON A 28-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4619, circa 1890, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017), rib engraved 'C. & H. WESTON. 7. NEW RD. BRIGHTON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, rebounding locks, border and partial scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. stock including buttplate, weight 4lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 1513 - WATSON BROS. A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 4888, for 1892, 24 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2024, some pits), the rib engraved 'WATSON BROS. 4. PALL MALL. LONDON.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, 13 1/2in. figured stock (missing buttplate), Hackett-type snap-on fore-end with horn finial, weight 3lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1514 - E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 2789, circa 1923, 27in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), the rib engraved 'E. J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 8. AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border and scroll engraving, very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. stock including chequered buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch and horn finial, weight 4lb. 6oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1515 - CHARLES OSBORNE & CO. A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5308, circa 1880, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 1976), rib engraved 'CHAS OSBORNE & CO. 7. WHITEHALL PLACE. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with floral and foliate motifs, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 1516 - AYA A 20-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' SINGLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16-03-113-14, for 2014, 28in. high performance steel proof nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable sidelocks, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, non-selective single-trigger, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb 8oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1550 - CONNECTICUT FIREARMS MFG. A 28-BORE 'MODEL RBL' SINGLE-TRIGGER ROUNDED-BAR BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. RBL003699, circa 2008, 26in. nitro barrels (Birmingham proofed in 2018), the tubes engraved 'CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. NEW BRITAIN CT. USA. RBL - 28ga. 2 3/4"' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in both (right muzzle with some internal frosting), manual safety, some gold-washed internals and selective single trigger, double rolled-edge triggerguard, acanthus scroll engraving with game scene vignettes of hound and fowl, retaining virtually full colour-hardened finish, 14 1/8in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock with engraved pistolgrip-cap, beavertail fore-end, weight 5lb. 15oz., in Browning faux fur lined case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1551 - FAUSTI A LIGHTLY USED PATELLI-ENGRAVED 28-BORE 'MOD. DEA BRITISH SL THEME 1' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. FA01496, for 2013, 28in. nitro barrels with raised file cut rib, the left barrel gold-inlaid at the breech end 'Fausti ITALY', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, manual safety, non selective single trigger, profusely engraved with acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral motifs and gold highlighting, the underside with the model designation in gold drop shadow type, the triggerguard with the initials VJ, the triggerplate signed 'inc Patelli W', bright finish, 15 1/4in. highly-figured Prince of Wales semi-pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 1/2in. recoil pad, semi-beavertail fore-end, 5lb. 5oz., in its lightweight leather case with accessories and original paperwork. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1552 - WEBLEY & SCOTT FOR GRIFFIN & HOWE A LITTLE-USED 20-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 146039, 26in. nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'WEBLEY & SCOTT. BIRMINGHAM.' and the rib engraved 'GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK. N.Y.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 13 1/2in. stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 5oz., in its canvas and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1553 - GRULLA ARMAS A 28-BORE 'WINDSOR' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 31 03 017 19, for 2019, 28in. high performance steel proof nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, round bodied action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, Holland & Holland style self-opening system, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger set for the left, left-hand rolled-edge triggerguard, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock (cast on for the left shoulder) including 1/2in. extension, weight 6lb. 2oz., in its makers lightweight burgundy leather guncase with canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1554 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 16-BORE 'ROYAL MODEL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 33456, for 1955, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved in script "'Royal"', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, left wall at 19, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL MODEL' in an elaborate cartouche, the crosspin cover with 'MADE IN ENGLAND' around a central floral design, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 15in. figured stock including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a lightweight leather case with canvas and leather outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 8 000 - 12 000 GBP

Lot 1555 - H&H A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 24755, circa 1905, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), the rib engraved 'SHOT & EXAMINED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, right wall at 15, treble-grip action, automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border engraving, 15in. figured replacement stock (cast on for the left shoulder, triggers swept), bolstered fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch, weight 5lb. 9oz., in its lightweight leather case with charge label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1556 - J. PURDEY & SONS A SCARCE 16-BORE 'TRADE MARK D QUALITY' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19270, for 1908, 30in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, some denting and pitting, treble-grip action with intercepting sears, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, striking art nouveau style anfractuous floral designs, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. stock including 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its leather case with original hand-written charges label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1557 - W.W. GREENER A 20-BORE 'GRADE F.H. 25' FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR, serial no. 58037, for 1910, 30in. blacked damascus nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON. WORKS. ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with short side bolsters, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 14 3/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch and horn finial, weight 5lb. 10oz., in its brass-cornered leather guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1558 - W.W. GREENER - A 20-BORE FACILE-PRINCEPS EJECTOR, serial no. 53699, for 1904, 28in. Greener trademark steel nitro reproved barrels (in 1960), wave-cut rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER 68. HAYMARKET LONDON. WORKS ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and full choke, bolstered treble-grip action, fences with densely applied gilt arabesque scrolls, toplever engraved with a vignette of a rabbit, manual side safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail and engraved with a woodcock, bold acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with oak leaves and flowing wheat and surrounding game-scene vignettes of hound on point, and flushing ducks, the underside with a brace of partridge and woodcock in flight, the triggerguard with a hound retrieving a rabbit, 13 3/4in. replacement stock, splinter fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch and horn finial, weight 5lb. 2oz., in a lightweight leather 'violin' case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act.

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1597 - BERETTA A 12-BORE 'UGB25 XCEL' BREAK-OPEN SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, serial no. UG02579A, for 2009, 30in. nitro barrel with 12mm raised ventilated matt rib, 2 3/4in. chamber, multichoke (no spares), manual push-button safety, gold-washed trigger, sidelever opening, brushed black and gold finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1598 - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. AN F.A.C.-RATED 12-BORE 'MODEL 1887' LEVER-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 146, for 1887, 30in. unsigned black powder only reproved barrel (in 2024), 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, action engraved with the W.R.A. trademark, bottom tang marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. FEB. 16. & JULY 20. 1886.', patinated finish, 13in. unchequered semi-pistolgrip stock including stippled iron buttplate, weight 8lb.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1599 - BENJAMIN EDWARDS A 10-BORE (3IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3847, circa 1915, 31 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 1998) with broad matt rib, tubes engraved 'BENJAMIN EDWARDS. GUN & RIFLE MAKER. NEWTON ST. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip cap, including steel buttplate, weight 8lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 2 500 GBP

Lot 1600 - BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A BRIGANTE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'D4G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 325NV02447, for 1995, 30in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib with intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch and gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, action and furniture carved in high relief with acanthus scrollwork on a stippled background, surrounding game scenes of pheasant and mallard, signed 'A. BRIGANTE', 14 7/8in. 'tiger stripe' figured pistolgrip stock with fluted teardrops and including 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1601 - MANIFATTURA ARMI PERAZZI A 12-BORE 'SC3' SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 36495, for 1959, 27 1/2in. ported nitro barrels with 10mm ventilated file cut top-rib and ventilated mid-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, open chokes, toplever not holding open, manual safety with integral triggerplate release, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerplate engraved 'U/R' and signed 'G.F.', bright and blued finish, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 7lb. 14oz., with a Perazzi nylon slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1602 - FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE 'CUSTOM B25' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 89101 S8, dated 1968, 28in. nitro barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding scenes of feather in flight and hound flushing game, the triggerguard with the mask of a goat, brushed finish, 15in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 1/4in. extension, weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1603 - FABRIQUE NATIONALE A COENEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'B2' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 55085 S75, for 1975, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, chequered gold-washed single trigger, beaded border and partial acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of pheasant and capercaillie, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including trademark buttplate, weight 7lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1604 - THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'MOD. S686 SPECIAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. F21223B, for 1988, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb., with a Black Sheep canvas slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 1605 - BROWNING S.A. A CUSTOM LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 33537MV, for 2005, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, lightweight alloy action, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel-selector switch, gold-washed trigger, the action and furniture carved with bold floral and foliate scrollwork on a matt background, the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes, bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock (hairline crack to rear of top tang), including 7/8in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 11oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 500 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1606 - P. BERETTA A 20-BORE '687EELL DIAMOND PIGEON' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. M20091B, for 1996, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, floral and scroll engraving with game scenes of duck and snipe, the underside with a woodcock, the triggerplate signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', 15 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, small setting crack at rear of top tang, weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1607 - P. BERETTA A 20-BORE 'MOD. S686 SPECIAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. L63962B, for 1994, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, floral and scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including buttpad, weight 5lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

Lot 1608 - P. BERETTA A 20-BORE 'SILVER PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. M63805B, dated 1997, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, floral scroll engraving, matt silver finish, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 14oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1609 - BROWNING A 12-BORE 'B2' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 23615 S70, dated 1970, 31 5/8in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2021) with 11mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, fixed choke inserts, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, beaded border and partial acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of pheasant and capercaillie, matt silver finish, 14 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

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