Modern Sporting Guns & Rifles

Lot 1110 - SPANDAU A SCARCE 7.92x57mm JS (MAUSER) 'GEWEHR 98 SCHARFSCHUTZEN' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. 2643, dated 1915, 29in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), block and blade fore-sight, adjustable open rear-sight, the receiver ring engraved 'SPANDAU 1915', receiver with thumb cut-out and fitted with side-mounted scope-mount claw bases marked '77' on undersides (sight missing), manual safety, turned-down bolt handle, detachable floorplate, three-quarter stock with semi-pistolgrip, sling swivels, 13in. pull including steel buttplate, matching numbers except floorplate, weight 9lb. 3oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1111 - WINCHESTER A .44-40 'MODEL 1873' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING CARBINE, serial no. 77959, for 1881, late second model, with blued 20in. round barrel signed by the maker, block and moulded blade fore-sight, 'L' shaped articulated rear-sight, faded blued receiver with applied guide for the smooth dust-cover, side mounted saddle-ring, exposed hammer, the top-tang marked in script 'MODEL 1873', walnut straight hand butt-stock with carbine heel-plate, plain fore-end with single barrel-band and full-length magazine tube with barrel band forwards of the fore-sight, much finish remaining. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 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 - 2 500 GBP

Lot 1112 - SAUER A LITTLE-USED 8x57IS 'SAUER 202' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 155594, for 2012, 22 1/4in. nitro barrel (threaded for a sound moderator) numbered N89512, open sights and ramp-mounted blade foresight, button safety, detachable box magazine, black satin finish overall, pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, monte carlo comb, pistolgrip-cap, quickly-detachable sling swivels, 14 3/4in. pull including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1113 - REMINGTON ARMS CO. A .308 WIN. 'MODEL 700' BOLT-MAGAZINE TACTICAL RIFLE, serial no. G6439358, for 2004, 28in. free-floating unsighted nitro barrel including muzzle brake, receiver fitted with a Leupold Vari-X III 8.5-25x50mm Long Range Tactical telescopic sight, serial no. 274613L, in quickly detachable mounts, manual safety with 'S' and 'F' details, detachable box magazine, Accuracy International folding thumbhole stock, with adjustable cheekpiece, the fore-end with underslung accessory rail and fitted with a Harris 1A2 ultralight folding bipod, 13 3/4in. pull including extensions and rubber recoil pad, weight 14lb. 9oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1114 - BRYANT CUSTOM A 6.5x47mm LAPUA BOLT-MAGAZINE LONG-RANGE PRECISION SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. TB10498, circa 2015, 27 1/2in. unsighted free-floating heavy nitro barrel, including detachable muzzle-break, the breech-end engraved '6.5x47 LAPUA. BRYANT CUSTOM.', Stiller TAC 30 action fitted with an accessory rail, manual safety, adjustable trigger, detachable box magazine, Mcrees Precision R7ST - G5+ folding modular tan stock (with some accessories), adjustable comb, the fore-end fitted with a Harris SBR folding bipod, 15in. pull including ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 16lb.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1115 - MIKE BRYANT CUSTOM A .308 WIN. (NON-STANDARD) BOLT-MAGAZINE LONG-RANGE PRECISION SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. TB10212, circa 2015, 27 1/2in. unsighted free-floating heavy nitro barrel, including detachable muzzle-break, the breech-end engraved '.308 WIN. MIKE BRYANT.', Stiller TAC 30 action fitted with a U.S. Optics telescopic sight, serial no. 07-0464, manual safety, detachable MDT box magazine, Mcrees Precision R7S - TMAG folding modular tan stock (with some accessories), adjustable comb, the fore-end fitted with a Harris SBR folding bipod, 15in. pull including ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 20lb.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1116 - MIKE BRYANT CUSTOM A 6mm BR .272 NK BOLT-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT PRECISION RIFLE, serial no. TB10233, circa 2015, 26 1/2in. unsighted free-floating heavy nitro barrel, the breech-end engraved '6 BR .272 NK. MIKE BRYANT.', Stiller TAC 30 action fitted with an accessory rail, manual safety, adjustable trigger, Mcrees Precision MP-MODSS R7S - IMPR folding modular tan stock (with some accessories), adjustable comb, sling eyes, 15in. pull including ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 13lb. 13oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1117 - STEYR A .243 WIN. MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 'MODEL 1908' STUTZEN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. A1547, for 1919, 19 5/8in. unsigned, unsighted Belgian proofed replacement nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Dural-Dialytan 4x telescopic sight, serial no. 54172, in quickly-detachable mounts, butterknife bolt handle, detachable rotary box magazine, set triggers, pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, the grip and fore-part carved in high relief with flowing oak leaves and acorns, the butt carved similarly and with scenes of wild boar and red deer, 14 1/8in. pull, weight 7lb. 2oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 1118 - ENFIELD, ENGLAND A SCARCE .303 (BRIT.) LEE-ENFIELD CAVALRY CARBINE MKI BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE CARBINE, serial no. 3228C / A592, dated for 1900, 21in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), ramped blade fore-sight, muzzle nose-cap with built in fore-sight protector, elevating adjustable rear-sight, Lee-Metford style bolt with dust cover and turned-down handle with flat knob, magazine cut-off, manual safety, detachable short magazine, butt-stock collar marked 'ENFIELD. 1900. L.E.C. I.', together with a crown over 'VR', full-length stock, butt-stock with 13 1/4in. pull including brass buttplate with central trapdoor, the fore-stock with three-quarter length barrel cover, weight 7lb. 7oz., the whole with surface corrosion and pitting. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1119 - RPA SYSTEMS A CUSTOM .338 LAPUA MAGNUM (ACK. IMP. NON STANDARD) 'QUADLOCK' BOLT-MAGAZINE LONG RANGE TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 214007, for 2018, 32 1/4in. unsighted fluted Bartlein nitro barrel with muzzle brake, RPA quadlock receiver with accessory rail mounted with an IOR 4-28x50 telescopic sight, serial no. 06515, in Tier One ring mounts, RPA match trigger, RPA bottom metal conversion with three metal magazines, custom PSE pistolgrip stock with adjustable comb, melting skull effect patterning, Atlas folding bipod; together with a spare bolt extractor kit, nylon bolt carrier, a Forster Products .338 Lap. Mag. Full Length Sizing Die and a Forster Products .338 Lap. Mag. Ultra Micrometer Seater Die. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1120 - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. A GOOD .44-40 'MODEL 1873' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 91659A, for 1882, with blued round 20in. barrel signed by the maker and with period London proofs, block and blade fore-sight, carbine-style ladder rear-sight, receiver with dust-cover sliding on an integral rail (an area of shallow pitting to front of receiver frame), exposed hammer, saddle-ring to left side, walnut straight hand stock, iron carbine heel-plate with central sliding trap-door, walnut fore-end and full-length magazine tube, some light frosting to metalwork, bore very good and retaining much original finish. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 200 - 3 800 GBP

Lot 1121 - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. A .45-90 (WIN.) 'MODEL 1886' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, serial no. 114963, for 1898, 26in. nitro reproved octagonal barrel (in 2024), marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, 'Africa' rear-sight with 5 folding leaves (No. 6 and ladder sight missing), plain receiver, the top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', double-set trigger, full-length tubular magazine, 13 1/4in. stock including crescent buttplate, sling eyes, the whole retaining much renewed finish, weight 8lb. 8oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1122 - WINCHESTER A .375 H&H BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. G38678, circa 1990's, 22 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024) with unmarked block mounted open sights with folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with fold-over moonsight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1,7-10x42 telescopic sight, serial no. R821334779, in quickly-detachable mounts, blued recoil blocks, hinged floorplate with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, ornate chequering borders, dark wood pistolgrip-cap and finial, sling eyes, 14in. pull including 1in. recoil pad, weight 9lb. 5oz., (unscoped) and 10lb. 13oz. (with scope). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1123 - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. A .44-40 (W.C.F.) 'MODEL 1892' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SADDLE-RING CARBINE, RETAILED BY W. KAVANAGH & SON, serial no. 6707, for 1892, 19 1/2in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.', blade fore-sight, adjustable ladder rear sight, full-length tubular magazine, top-tang fitted with a folding Lyman peep sight, and marked 'MODEL 1892. WINCHESTER. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884.' plain receiver with saddle-ring and engraved on the left hand side 'W. KAVANAGH & SON. DUBLIN.', renewed blued finish, 12 3/4in. stock including iron crescent buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1124 - JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .350 RIGBY MAGNUM SINGLE SQUARE-BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5474 / 92597, for 1931, 24in. nitro barrel engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43. SACKVILLE ST. LONDON.', block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights, file cut with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 300 and 400 yards, block-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver ring with 'RIGBY .350 MAGNUM', original Mauser serial number 92597, receiver with thumb cut out and unengraved side wall, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, retaining much reblued finish overall, 15 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling swivels, colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap containing spare fore-sight),15 1/4in. pull including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz., with a canvas and leather slip. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1125 - DANIEL FRASER & CO. A 6.5X54mm MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3303, circa 1910, 26in. nitro barrel engraved 'DANIEL FRASER & CO. GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURERS 4 LEITH ST. TERRACE. EDINBURGH', block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights, each finely matted on the face, with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked 100, 200 and 300, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight missing pop-up moonsight, originally in take-down form, take-down knurled locking screw removed and replaced with a screw (and woodwork infilled), butterknife bolt handle with unusual chequered oval knob, the receiver side-mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 4x32 Nova telescopic sight on a detachable rail, the receiver and furniture with fine ropework border engraving around some scrollwork, the trigger sides engraved to match, the detachable rotary magazine floorplate similarly adorned with central wording 'FITTED WITH FRASER'S PATENT TRIGGER ACTION', figured pistolgrip stock with sunken sling-eye, pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, barrel sling eye smoothed off and a new eye screwed in though the Deeley & Edge patent release to the fore-end, fore-end wood with short side bolsters and fluted tip, 14 1/2in. pull, weight 8lb. 15oz. (with scope), with a vinyl slip. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1126 - JOHN DICKSON & SON A 6.5X54mm MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 'STEYR MANNLICHER MOD 1903' TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6727 / 2083, circa 1918, 22 1/2in. nitro barrel engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH' and the nocksform with Steyr serial number 2083, with open sights and folding leaf sight, block mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Gerard Sirius 4 1/2x telescopic sight, serial no. 50382, in quickly-detachable mounts, the tang mounted with a flip-up peep-sight, the side-wall marked 'OESTERR. WAFFENFABR - GES. STEYR', detachable rotary box magazine, triggerguard with Dickson serial number 6727, pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes and quickly-detachable pistolgrip-cap, ribbed steel buttplate with trap, 15in. pull, weight 7lb. 5oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 6oz. (with scope), together with a leather scope case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1127 - ORIGINAL SAUER & SOHN A .308 WINCH. 'MODEL 202 ELEGANCE' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. N06947, for 1996, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator (with protector cap), open sights detached (present), the receiver mounted with a Zero Tech Thrive HD 6-24x50 telescopic sight, serial no. TA500110, in quickly-detachable mounts, large capacity magazine, set trigger, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and monte carlo comb, quickly-detachable sling mount sockets, 14in. pull including 5/8in. ventilated recoil pad, weight 9lb. 14oz., with a canvas and leather slip. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1128 - BLASER A .375 H&H 'R93 LUXUS' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/54470, for for 1999, 25in. nitro barrel with open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Diavari V 2,5-10x50 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 2302139, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, black receiver with wooden side panels, figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb, pistolgrip-cap and sling swivels, 14 3/4in. pull including buttplate, weight 7lb. 7oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 12oz. (with scope). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1129 - ARMY & NAVY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMd. A .303 (BRIT.) 'LEE-SPEED' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 40837, circa 1902, 24 1/2in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), with solid raised wave cut rib, ramped dove-tailed bead fore-sight, open rear sight, with two folding leaf sights marked for '100', '200' & '300' yards and with white metal inlaid sight lines, tangent sight missing, together with a complete replacement rear sight, name banner engraved 'ARMY & NAVY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMd LONDON.', the breech end with a banner engraved 'FOR CORDITE ONLY', bolt dust cover with light border engraving, magazine cut-off, B.S.A. and C. Proctor patent tang safety, patent No. 28834 of 7th December 1897, the tang marked 'B.S.A. PAT. 28834 / 97' in an oval, the butt socket with border and scroll engraving and signed 'B.S.A. CO.', the top right side of the socket numbered 6368, the same number marked to the rear of the bolt handle, detachable magazine with border and acanthus scroll detailing, ribbed trigger, pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and fore-end finial, sling eyes, 14in. pull including border engraved steel buttplate with trapdoor, weight 7lb. 7oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1146 - A GOOD REPRODUCTION .451 PERCUSSION MATCH RIFLE SIGNED ALEX'R HENRY, serial no. 317, recent, with browned octagonal 33 1/2in. barrel engraved 'ALEX'R HENRY', no provision for front or rear-sights, colour hardened breech-block with screw plug, borderline engraved top-tang with shoe for a vernier sight (not included), borderline, scroll and gamescene engraved colour hardened bar action lock signed 'ALEX'R HENRY' (lock possibly a recoloured original), colour hardened Henry-style hammer, chequered highly figured walnut pistol-grip half-stock with blued iron heel-plate, colour hardened and engraved pistol-grip cap and moulded horn fore-end tip, complete with a brass-tipped wood ramrod. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1147 - A GOOD REPRODUCTION .451 PERCUSSION MATCH RIFLE SIGNED JOHN RIGBY & CO, serial no. 14352, recent, with blued round heavy 37 1/4in. barrel engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. DUBLIN & LONDON', adjustable tunnel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, colour hardened patent breech with gold plug, borderline engraved top-tang with shoe for a micro-adjustable vernier sight (included), borderline engraved colour hardened bar action lock signed 'JNO. RIGBY & CO' and with the back-to back 'R' trademark to the tail (lock possibly a recoloured original), colour hardened hammer, chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock with chequered heel and moulded horn fore-end tip, complete with its matching number ball-starter for muzzle. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1148 - A GOOD REPRODUCTION .650 FLINTLOCK BAKER-STYLE RIFLE SIGNED D. EGG, no visible serial number, recent, with 30 1/4in. barrel, bayonet bar at muzzle, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, knock-off breech with rounded top-tang, plain flat lock with pointed tail and signed 'D. EGG' below the semi rainproof pan (possibly an original, some pitting), ring-necked cock, walnut full-stock with brass furniture including a patchbox to the right side, raised lower tang, brass ramrod thimbles and iron ramrod. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 1149 - A GOOD REPRODUCTION .400 FLINTLOCK NEW ENGLAND STYLE PLAINS RIFLE SIGNED JACOB LETHER, PENN., no visible serial number, recent, with browned octagonal 36in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'JACOB LETHER, YORKTOWN PENN.', blued 'Rocky Mountain' style fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, twin gold bands and platinum lined touch-hole at breech, engraved solid top-tang, colour hardened bevel-edged scroll engraved lock with stepped and pointed tail, swan-necked cock and lozenge pan, walnut half-stock with complex shaped and engraved white-metal patchbox, en-suite heel, toe and cheek-piece plates, proud bevel-edged and engraved side-plate, engraved trigger guard bow with raised lower tang, plain trigger, white metal nose-cap and ramrod throat, under-barrel rib with twin pipes and brass-tipped alloy ramrod. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 1150 - BLASER A .300 WIN. MAG. 'R93 LUXUS HOLZ' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/111322, with additional 7mm Rem. Mag. barrel, serial no. 9/133394, .300 Win. Mag. barrel for 2004, 24 7/8in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, 7mm Rem. Mag. barrel for 2005, 24 7/8in. unsighted nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator, Swarovski Z6 1,7-10x42 telescopic sight, serial number R771204968 on a quickly-detachable Blaser rail mount, blacked receiver with wood side panels, gold-washed trigger and bolt head, wood ball bolt knob, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb, palm swell, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 5/8in. recoil pad, weight 8lb. (unscoped) and 9lb. 8oz. (with scope), in its universal case with provision for both barrels and telescopic sight. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1151 - BLASER A .375 H&H MAG. 'R93 PROFESSIONAL' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/147825, with additional .338 Win. Mag. barrel, no. 9/198121, for 2006, 24 7/8in. ported nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, additional 24 7/8in. .338 Win. Mag. nitro barrel dated for 2009 with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, with three telescopic sights mounted on Blaser quickly-detachable rail mounts: a Swarovski Z6i 2-12x50, serial no. R774215410, a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24, serial no. R773413185 and a Zeiss Varipoint VM 1,5-6x42 T*, serial no. 3007853, dark green synthetic stock with black rubber grip panels, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 1/2in. recoil pad, weight 7lb. 1oz. (.375 barrel) and 8lb. 1oz. (.338 barrel), weight of telescopic sights with mounts 1lb. 9oz., 1lb. 6oz. and 1lb. 9oz., in a Pelican 1700 case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1152 - BLASER A .223 REM. 'R93 PROFESSIONAL' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/117475, with extra barrel no. 9/243541, with moderator, for 2004, 22in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, additional 19 7/8in. unsighted .223 Rem. nitro barrel dated for 2015 and threaded for a sound moderator (with protector cap) and with a Macctecc moderator 2015 proofed for .223 Rem, with a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 telescopic sight, serial no. K01225, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount and a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36mm telescopic sight, serial no. 301948M, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, dark green synthetic pistolgrip stock with black rubber grip panels (distressed), sling swivels and with a folding bipod (not fitted), weight 7lb. 14oz. (sighted barrel) and 7lb. 11oz. (unsighted barrel), Nightforce scope and rail mount 1lb. 12oz., Leupold scope and rail mount 1lb. 1oz., all in a Pelican 1720 case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1153 - MAUSER A LEFT-HANDED .308 WIN. 'MODEL M03' TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. M005977, with interchangeable .222 Rem barrel, serial no. M006373, for 2005, unsighted 22 3/4in. nitro barrels, receiver with some scroll detailing, mounted with a quickly-detachable telescopic sight rail mount with 30mm rings, bolt with interchangeable heads, two removable box magazines (one for each calibre), left-handed pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, left hand palm swell, pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 5/8in. pull including 5/8in. recoil pad, in its universal case fitted for both barrels, bolt heads etc. and with original barrel Waffenpass papers. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 800 - 2 200 GBP

Lot 1154 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .240 'APEX' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 488, circa 1920, 21 5/8in. nitro barrel engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', open sights with two folding leaf sights marked 50/200, 350 and 500 with white metal inlaid sight lines, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with folding protector hood, the nocksform with matt top, engraved to the sides 'HOLLAND'S .240 BORE', 'RIMLESS CARTRIDGE' and '"APEX RGD"', the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Voigtlander telescopic sight in quickly detachable mounts, the rear mount engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 488', matt-top receiver ring, flag safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, recoil blocks, detachable floorplate with military style release, pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes, 14in. pull including buttplate, weight 6lb. 15oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 2oz. (with scope), in its full length canvas case, the case key with attached partially typed / partially handwritten label stating '.240 "Apex" Express Rifle, no. 488 The Earl of Tankerville, Estate House, Chillingham, Chatton, Northumberland'. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1156 - J.P. SAUER & SOHN A VIRTUALLY UNUSED LEFT-HANDED .243 WIN. 'SAUER 404 SYNCHRO XTC' TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. BG014576 / BO17371, for 2019, 21 1/4in. unsighted fluted cold hammer forged nitro barrel, numbered BO17371 and threaded for a sound moderator with protector cap, hard anodized high strength aluminium matt black receiver with integral telescopic sight mount bases with quickly-detachable rail mount and rings, manual cocking system, detachable magazine, adjustable trigger, ambidextrous synthetic resin sealed carbon fibre pistolgrip stock with adjustable comb, quickly-detachable sling swivels with integral combination tool to the front and universal tool to the rear, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its compact case with apertures for the sling swivels to be utilised as a carry strap. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1157 - BROWNING CUSTOM SHOP A LITTLE-USED .22LR 'SA-22 GRADE III' SELF-LOADING TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no 146CS02098, circa 1995, 19 3/8in. nitro barrel with bead fore-sight, folding rear-sights, gold-washed trigger, bold foliate scroll engraving surrounding a setter flushing fowl from a wetland setting on the left, the right with a hound flushing pheasant from their naturalistic habitat, the top with the portrait of a hound retrieving a duck, matt silver finish, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate, weight 4lb. 13oz., in its Browning Custom Shop universal case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 700 - 1 900 GBP

Lot 1158 - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. A GOOD .44-40 'MODEL 1892' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 49122, with factory letter, manufactured in 1895, with blued, round 24 1/4in. barrel signed on two lines 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN USA', special order 'Winchester Express' beaded blade fore-sight, rare 'Winchester Express' rear-sight with standing notch and two folding leaves, blued receiver with contrasting blued load-gate, screws and extractor, colour hardened central hammer, top-tang stamped 'MODEL 1892 WINCHESTER PAT. OCT. 14 1884', walnut shotgun style butt-stock with blued heel-plate, colour-hardened finger-lever, walnut fore-end, full-length under-barrel tubular magazine and eyelets for a Winchester sling, complete in an English market canvas storage case with leather trim, the interior lined and compartmented in red baize and including a rare nickel-plated muzzle-protector, the lid outer initialled 'A.M.G.', together with a provenance letter from the Cody Firearms Museum. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1159 - ORIGINAL SAUER & SOHN A .308 WINCH. 'SAUER 202' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. W19186, for 1999, 24 1/2in. nitro barrel, ramped blade fore-sight, ramped open rear-sight, the receiver fitted with 30mm scope rings in quickly-detachable mounts, manual push-button safety, detachable box magazine with nickel finish base and acanthus scroll engraving, set trigger, nickel finish receiver with acanthus scrollwork, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, monte-carlo comb, quickly-detachable sling swivel bases, 14in. pull including ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb., in a full-length aluminium flight case; together with a synthetic pistolgrip stock and fore-end. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1160 - BARRETT FIREARMS MFG., INC. A .300 LAPUA MAGNUM 'MODEL 98B' LONG-RANGE PRECISION BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. AC001517, circa 2014, 27 1/4in. unsighted fluted free-floating heavy nitro barrel, the muzzle with 5/8x24 thread and complete with a muzzle-brake (fitted) and sound moderator, receiver with integral 30 MOA picatinny rail, fitted with a Vortex Optics 5-20x50 Razor HD telescopic sight, serial no. Z01245, manual side safety, detachable box magazine, synthetic pistolgrip, adjustable comb, 13 1/2in. pull including rubber recoil pad, the fore-end fitted with a folding Harris SBRM bipod, the whole in camouflage effect finish, weight 16lb. 6oz. (with scope), in its Pelican 1750 ABS full-length flight case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1161 - E.D.M. ARMSA .50 B.M.G. 'WINDRUNNER' TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE LONG RANGE PRECISION SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. 749, with extra .338 Lapua barrel and bolt,circa 2000, 30in. unsighted fluted heavy nitro reproved .50 BMG barrel (in 2024), fitted with a sound moderator, 25in. unsighted fluted heavy three-stage nitro reproved .338 Lapua barrel, fitted with a muzzle-break, the .50 BMG barrel with knurled conical barrel retaining sleeve, the .338 Lapua barrel with extended fluted barrel retaining sleeve and fitted with an Elite Iron Revolution patent 8443540 folding bipod, separate fluted bolts both numbered with the serial no. 749, receiver fitted with a picatinny rail, the left side engraved 'E.D.M. ARMS. WINDRUNNER. U.S.A. 408 CAL E.D.M. ARMS HURRICANE UT. SER #749' and with the E.D.M. Arms lightning bolt, manual side safety with engraved 'SAFE' and 'FIRE' markings, detachable box magazines, adjustable detachable buttstock with rubber recoil pad and monopod, weight 40lb. (.50 BMG, including sound moderator), 34lb. (.338 Lapua), in its ABS flight case.

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1200 - JHW A FINE .470 NITRO EXPRESS 'SYSTEM HAGN' FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. SR 470NE, for 2007, 26 3/4in. nitro barrel, partially scroll and matted sight rib engraved 'JHW' and with the calibre designation, open sights with folding leaf sight with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked 50 and 100, scroll engraved ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, scroll engraved sling eye mount, manual roller safety, the action, block and furniture finely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork on a finely stippled background, the sides with central vignettes of a lions head to the left and a Cape buffalo to the right, the block initialled 'AD' and 'CJFG', retaining virtually full original colour-hardened finish, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eye, 14 7/8in. pull including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 9lb. 10oz., with an alloy flight case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1201 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LITTLE USED 12-BORE 'THE PARADOX' ROUND-BODIED BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOT AND BALL DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 15985, for 2008, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2023), finely matted sight rib with two folding leaf sights, marked for 50 and 100 yards and with gold-inlaid sightlines, bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. BRUTON STREET. LONDON', 2 3/4in. chambers, Colonel George Vincent Fosbery VC patent rifled chokes, patent no. 7564 of 1885, integrally bolstered rounded bar action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, triggers set for the left hand, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerguard gold-inlaid in drop shadow form with the serial number, 15 1/8in. well-figured stock cast on for the left shoulder, weight 7lb. 14oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 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. 25 000 - 35 000 GBP

Lot 1202 - STEVEN EARLE PRODUCTS AN IN-THE-WHITE FRASER STYLE SIDELEVER FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE ACTION, serial no. 1945, pre-2019 design with extractor at the 7:30 position, receiver, upper tang and triggerplate machined from solid 8620 steel, screws of 1045 medium carbon steel, hardened hammer and sear, electropolished springs, breechblock, mainspring hanger, trigger and safety in pre-hardened 4140 steel, hand polished to a 400-grit finish, with stock bolt, in its original packaging. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 1203 - TERENCE A SMITH A VIRTUALLY COMPLETED .470 (FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 877, for 2006, 26 1/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the sight rib gold-inlaid '.470' and engraved 'TERENCE. A. SMITH. LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON.', the breech ends carved with mythical beasts, in-the-white open sights with two folding leaves (v-slots uncut and no distance markings), ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, action with removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, action bar missing forward screw at knuckle and triggerguard tang missing small screw behind rear trigger, deeply carved in high relief with griffins, serpents and other mythical beasts amid bold acanthus scrollwork and on a finely stippled background, the underside with a depiction of George and the Dragon and with a scrolling banner engraved 'TERENCE. A. SMITH.', 15in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and buttplate, weight 10lb. 10oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 1204 - TERENCE A SMITH A VIRTUALLY COMPLETED .375 H & H MAGNUM (RIMLESS) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 677, for 2006, 26 1/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels, sight rib gold-inlaid '.375 H & H MAGNUM' and with in-the-white open sights with two folding leaves (v-slots uncut and no distance markings), front sight ramp (missing bead insert), sunken rib engraved 'TERENCE A. SMITH. LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON.', extractor missing spring-loaded pawls, action with removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking mechanism operates (right striker not protruding on firing), action bar missing forward screw at knuckle, partially engraved with bold foliate designs on a matted background, the sides with 'TERENCE. A. SMITH' in scrolling banners, the underside with a portrait of a gorilla, 15 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 11lb. 5oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1205 - TERENCE A SMITH A .22 LONG RIFLE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 5777, for 2019, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels, the sight rib with acanthus detailing and gold-inlaid 'CAL .22' and engraved 'LONG RIFLE', open sights with folding leaf sight (missing lock screw), in-the-white but marked 50 / 200 and 350 with sight lines, ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the sunken rib engraved 'TERENCE. A. SMITH. LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON.', the face of the extractor with border engraving and '22 LONG RIFLE', bolstered scroll-back action, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action and furniture carved in relief with flowing foliate designs on a matted background and interspersed with deer heads, the underside with a central roe buck and an oval banner engraved 'TERENCE. A. SMITH.', the triggerguard with a further deer in a wooded landscape, tang missing small screw to rear of back trigger, 15 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), fore-end iron missing Anson rod grub screw, weight 8lb. 5oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1206 - T.A. SMITH A .45-90 CIVIL WAR THEMED ROLLING-BLOCK LONG RANGE TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 11177, circa 2019, 35in. new black powder proved barrel (with Birmingham certificate of proof) short sight rib engraved '45/90 ¬ 2.4 CASE', the action with 'T.A. SMITH LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND', original Remington patent rolling block action (likely a Spanish Oviedo) fully engraved with battle scenes from the American Civil War, the breech block pins each with a star and dated 1861 and 1865 respectively, the button with 'C.S. and 'U.S', the lower edges of the action engraved '(1st & 2nd MANNASSAS)' and '(GETTYSBURG)', the retractor with 'U S CIVIL WAR', fore-sight and rearsights missing, triggerguard with sling swivel apertures, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and sculpted grip, matching fore-end wood with steel finial, weight 10lb. 11oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1207 - E. REMINGTON' A .40-65 WCF HUSQVARNA MODEL 33 ROLLING-BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 22577, for 2019, new 33in. black powder barrel serial numbered 22577 (with Birmingham certificate of proof) octagonal breech section spuriously engraved 'E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. NY.' and 'PATENT NOV 15TH 1866', adjustable front sight, original Husqvarna Model 33 rounded action body, the top tang mounted with a modern competition peep sight, 14 5/8in. highly figured pistolgrip stock with fluted steel pistolgrip-cap and chequered steel buttplate, matching fore-end wood with steel finial, weight 7lb. 15oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1208 - SHARPS ARMS COMPANY A SCARCE .25-06 REM. 'DELUXE SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE' FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. CS159, circa 1975, 26in. unsighted nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), engraved at the breech-end 'SHARPS ARMS COMPANY. HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, U.S.A.' on the right and 'SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE. CALIBER 25-06 REM.' on the left, receiver fitted with a Leupold 3x9 Vari-X II telescopic sight, serial no. 541161, automatic safety marked 'CS' and 'FR', set trigger, plain blued receiver, the underlever with acanthus scroll detailing, ornately chequered pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sprung cartridge trap engraved 'SHARPS' surrounded by acanthus scrollwork, 13 3/4in. pull including trademark rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, sling eyes, weight 10lb. 5oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1209 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND AN EARLY 12-BORE 1885 FOSBERY PATENT 'PARADOX' RIFLED CHOKE SHOT AND BALL TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 11648, for 1887, 28in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels (in 2024, original black powder proof marks for '14'), sight rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. 1883. PARADOX FOSBERY PATENT', folding leaf sights for 50 and 100 yards and bead foresight, 2 1/2in. chambers, Col. G. Vincent Fosbery V.C. patent rifled chokes, patent no. 7568 of 1885, some internal pitting and machine marking, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving (some patination and rust spotting), 14 5/8in. stock including 1/4in. extension and 5/8in. recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb. 4oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1250 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .500/.465 NITRO EXPRESS 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 28554, for 1929, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt sight rib gold-inlaid '2' and with open sights and folding leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards, the breech end with flip-up peep-sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved shell fences, removable striker discs, cocking lever return studs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, elongated top-strap, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, chequered articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving with beaded bordering and interspersed with floral motifs, retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 10lb. 6oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case, the lid inscribed 'W. L-S. WILTON LLOYD-SMITH. KENJOCKETY. LLOYD NECK. HUNTINGDON LONG ISLAND. U.S.A. HOLLAND .465 D. RIFLE.'. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 15 000 - 20 000 GBP

Lot 1251 - BLASER A .30-06 'K95 ATTACHE STUTZEN' SINGLE-BARRELLED TAKE-DOWN NON-EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3/102832, for 2010, 19 3/4in. octagonal nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility fore-sight, the breech end with Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount notches, blacked action with wooden side panels, gold-washed trigger and breech face, sprung automatic safety / cocking lever, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, hogsback comb, palm swell, pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 3/8in. pull including 5/8in. recoil pad, weight 5lb. 9oz., in its universal case with paperwork. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1252 - CHAPUIS A GRANGER-ENGRAVED .470 (FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 22458, recent, 23 5/8in. (60cm) nitro barrels, file cut sight rib with open sights and three folding leaf sights, the leaves stamped 100, 150 and 200, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, minor rusting at rib, bolstered scroll-back action with removable striker discs, hold-open toplever, manual safety, border engraving, the triggerplate signed 'Granger', retaining much original cyanide hardening, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. recoil pad, beavertail fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, weight 10lb. 8oz., in its case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1253 - FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 20-BORE 'D3' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 5103 V74, with additional 9.3x74R rifle barrels, for 1974, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke; 23 5/8in. additional unsigned 9.3x74R barrels (circa 1979) with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with an Ultra Dot red dot sight, serial no. 095082, in quickly-detachable mounts, individual fore-ends, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch and gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, fully engraved with acanthus scrollwork with beaded bordering and central floral bouquets, 14 3/8in. stock with fluted drop points, weight 6lb. (20-bore barrels) and 7lb. 1oz. (9.3x74R barrels) and 7lb. 8oz. (rifle barrels with sight), in a brass-cornered leather case with provision for both sets of barrels and dot sight. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1254 - ALEXR. HENRY & CO. A .30-30 WIN. SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 7281, for 1902, 24 1/8in. Bohler Rasant-steel replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (original makers mark for J. Hambrusch and possibly for .308 calibre), Birmingham nitro proof for 1997, the short rib engraved 'DANL. FRASER & CO.', unsigned smooth raised rib with open sights and one folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight lines, file cut fronts and the leaf sight marked for 200 yds, ramped bead fore-sight, the breech ends with bands of ropework engraving, Rogers patent treble-grip action with removable striker discs, slender toplever, automatic safety, fine acanthus scroll engraving with crosshatch and ropework bordering, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock including buttplate, with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, slight spring to left underhorn, matching fore-end wood, weight 8lb. 2oz., in a modern leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1255 - WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A .318 (RIMLESS) NITRO EXPRESS 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 18000, for 1924, 25 7/8in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels circa 1936, barrel number 18576, proofed at '.318 2.40" CORDITE 37-250 BULLET N-C 47 - "', bold scroll-engraved sight rib with open sights and four folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yds, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,25-4x24 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 748100, in quickly-detachable mounts, block mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight and registered design foldover protector, regd. no. 489699, scroll-backed treble-grip action with removable striker discs, Westley Richards patent toplever engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS EJECTOR', automatic bolted safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' and 'BOLTED' details, J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897 with improved 'lighter pull-off' modification, patent no. 10567 of 7th May 1907, use number 3259, L.B. Taylor patent hinged floorplate, patent no. 23088 of 30th October 1908, bold acanthus scroll engraving with the makers name in scrolling banners to the sides, the floorplate with a rhinoceros, the triggerguard with a tiger, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, chequered side panels, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, gold escutcheon inscribed 'SK 27', including 7/8in. recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 9lb. 14oz. (unscoped) and 11lb. 4oz. (with scope), in a modern lightweight leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 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. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1256 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 1885 FOSBERY PATENT 'PARADOX' RIFLED-CHOKE SHOT AND BALL 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 15159, for 1894, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2008), matt sight rib with two folding leaf sights marked 50 and 100 and white metal inlaid sight lines, bead foresight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. "PARADOX" FOSBERY PATENT.' (likely refreshed), 2 3/4in. chambers, Col. G. Vincent Fosbery V.C. patent rifled chokes, patent no. 7568 of 1885, treble-grip action with carved shell fences, Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 5369, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, bold Royal scroll engraving with the makers name in elaborate cartouches on the lockplates, the underside with a further cartouche engraved 'Royal Hammerless Gun', brushed and reblued finish (some surface pits), 14 1/2in. replacement stock with matching fore-end wood, weight 7lb., in a leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1257 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .500/.450 (3 1/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, SERIAL NO. 17914, for 1902, 26in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, proofed for 70grs Cordite, 480 grs bullet maxm, matt sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked 100, 200 and 300, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 'WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON. 1883', (refreshed), rounded bar treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, elongated top tang with automatic safety best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'CHARGE 70 GRAINS CORDITE 500/450 CASE 3 1/4 INCHES', the action flats with a Belgian proof mark and 'PICOT R219' (presumably for an additional set of barrels - not present), 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 3/4in. recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 10lb. 2oz., in a leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 8 000 - 12 000 GBP

Lot 1300 - P. BERETTA A PAIR OF BIELLI AND FERRAGLIO-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'SO6' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. C13220B / C13221B, for 1992, 28in. nitro barrels with 10mm ventilated matt top-ribs, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, pierced hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid with a crown, some staining to gun No. C13220B, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'S' details and integral barrel selector switches, double rolled-edge triggerguards, chequered single triggers, the actions, lockplates and furniture with fine acanthus scroll detailing around finely engraved game scenes in Bulino style of French partridge, duck and woodcock in their natural settings, gun no. C13220B triggerplate signed 'Bielli', gun no. C13221B triggerplate signed 'S. Ferraglio', bright finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stocks, weight 7lb. 8oz., with nylon slips. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 10 000 - 15 000 GBP

Lot 1301 - SAML. B. ALLPORT A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 30470 / 1, circa 1890, serial numbers on barrels only, 30in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1936), ribs engraved 'NEW BARRELS SPECIALLY MADE FOR ALLPORT. GUN NO. 30471 / 2' and engraved '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and full choke in all, some dents, pits and light bulges, incorporating Samuel Blakemore Allport 1890 patent treble-grip actions, patent no. 2760 of 20th February 1890, use No. 13 (patent use number marked on gun No.2 only), automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, intercepting sears, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finishes, 14 1/4in. figured stocks (No.1 cracked and repaired at head) including buttplates, bolstered fore-end woods, weight 6lb. 4oz. (No.1) 6lb. 7oz. (No.2). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 1302 - AYA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 567613 / 567626, dated 1982, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke in all, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 3/4in. stocks including 1 1/2in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1303 - E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7727 / 8, circa 1960, 25in. nitro barrels, matt Churchill-ribs gold-inlaid 'XXV' and '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides with Imperial crowns, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured stocks cast off and swept at combs, including 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 6oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No.2). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1304 - J. WOODWARD & SONS A MATCHED PAIR OF 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 5770 / 5880, for 1904 and 1905, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (in 2010), retaining original ribs engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 64 ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON. S.W. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in all, arcaded fences, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, 15in. well-figured replacement stocks including 1in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 2oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 1305 - GALLYON & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE NORFOLK MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 12257 / 8, for 1970, 25in. nitro barrels with wave-cut Churchill-style ribs, the breech ends gold-inlaid '1' and '2', no front beads, the tubes engraved 'GALLYON & SONS. CAMBRIDGE, KINGS LYNN & NORWICH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 (No.1) and true cyl. and 3/4 choke (No.2), No.1 loose, right wall at 19, No.2 slightly loose, scroll-back actions with slender fences, the toplevers engraved with the Cornucopia and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides with ovals inscribed 'THE NORFOLK MODEL', the triggerguards with further Cornucopia, both retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. figured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads (cast towards central vision), fore-end finials gold-inlaid '1' and '2', weight 6lb. 9oz., together with a pair of fleece-lined canvas and leather gunslips. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 200 - 1 600 GBP

Lot 1306 - ARRIZABALAGA FOR J. ROBERTS & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 12469 / 70, No.1 being sold as a stock, action and fore-end only, dated 1977, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels, rib engraved SPECIALLY MADE FOR J. ROBERTS & SON. LONDON. W.C.2.' and gold-inlaid '2', tubes engraved 'PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA. EIBAR. ACERO CROMO-NIQUEL.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. stocks including 3/4in. leather-covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 1307 - HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2103 / 4, for 1912, 28in. replacement chopperlump nitro barrels (circa 1965), the tubes engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. 7 BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke in both, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, spring-opening actions based on the Beesley / Purdey 1880 patent with 1909 model improved ejectors, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides with 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S' in ovals, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 3/4in. figured stocks (No.2 with crack to left underhorn), including 1 3/8in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No.2). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1308 - FLLI. RIZZINI A PAIR OF MUFFOLINI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'MOD. R1-E' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2197 / 8, for 2001, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'FLLI RIZZINI - MAGNO V.T.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes, slender toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties with gold-inlaid 'S' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerplates signed 'MUFFOLINI', bright finish 14 1/4in. highly-figured stocks including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pads, some bruising to fore-end woods, weight 6lb. 9oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 10oz. (No.2). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 15 000 - 20 000 GBP

Lot 1309 - MIROKU FIREARMS MFG. CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'MK-60 SPORT' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 74305ZT / 74306ZT, dated 2016, 32in. high performance steel nitro reproved barrels (choke reproof in 2020), 8mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II', 3in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers, automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, beaded border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, matt silver finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stocks including 1/2in. rubber recoil pads, weight 8lb. 1oz. (I) 8lb. (II). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1350 - J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20619 / 20, for 1913, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', with '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.2), some pits and dents, bore measurements marginal, self-opening actions, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, 14 1/4in. figured replacement stocks, combs with applied 'Cheek-eez' cheek protectors, weight 7lb. (No.1) 7lb. 1oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 1351 - ASPREY A PAIR OF FRENETTE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 1567 / 8, for 1993, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid 'Asprey' and '1' and '2' and engraved 'NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Holland & Holland style self-opening actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, the actions, lockplates and furniture boldy carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus designs on a matted background with leaf bordering, the fore-ends engraved en suite, the triggerplates signed 'P.M. FRENETTE. ENGR.', the undersides gold-inlaid 'Asprey London' in circular cartouches, bright finishes, 14 3/4in. boldly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 13oz., in their leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 18 000 - 22 000 GBP

Lot 1352 - ARRIETA A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'GUNMARK CROWN' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 36926 / 7, for 1990, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safeties, articulated front triggers, acanthus scroll engraving with the model designation to the lockplates, bright and blued finish, 15 1/8in. stocks, minor setting crack to rear of top tang No. 36929, weight 7lb., in a vinyl motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1353 - DAVID McKAY BROWN A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 7447 / 8, for 1989, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'DAVID McKAY BROWN (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 21 HAMILTON RE. BOTHWELL' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.1 right wall at 18+, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. figured stocks including 1 3/8in. ebonite extensions, minor grain splits/cracks at hand No.1, weight 6lb. 2oz. and 6lb. 4oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 16 000 - 18 000 GBP

Lot 1354 - P. BERETTA A PAIR OF 20-BORE '687EELL' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. Z71037S / Z71038S, for 2015, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2, No.2 missing front bead sight), hold-open toplevers, automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, gold-washed triggers, floral and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of pheasant and woodcock, the triggerplates signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', 16in. well-figured pistolgrip stocks including wooden buttplates, weight 6lb. 6oz. and 6lb. 7oz., in their universal motor case with paperwork. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1355 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'ROYAL BREVIS' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 33136 / 7, for 1936, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved in script '"Royal Brevis"' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.2 right wall at 18+, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, lightly gold-washed tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, gold-washed cocking levers, gold-washed triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the undersides with elaborate cartouches engraved 'ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922', retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a lightweight leather motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 12 000 - 16 000 GBP

Lot 1356 - CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3967 / 8, circa 1935, 26in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121 & 123 EDGWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON. W.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 7oz., together with their lightweight leather motorcase (innards detached). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1357 - AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.1 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 461297 / 8, circa 1975, 26 3/4in. (68cm) nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.2), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. stocks including 1 1/4in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a canvas case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1358 - ARMI FLL. POLI A PAIR OF 16-BORE 'UPLAND' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3130 / 1, for 2006, 28in. nitro barrels with broad sunken ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, tubes engraved in script 'ACCIAIO SPECIALE. ARMI FLL. POLI. GARDONE V.T. ITALY', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back actions, toplevers pierced with a rose, automatic safeties, non-selective single triggers, border engraving, bright and blued finish, 14 3/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their canvas and leather motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 1359 - AYA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 552142 / 600360, for 1980 and 1989, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safeties, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock (No.1) and 15in. stock (No.2), weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 12oz. (No.2), in a canvas and leather case with AYA trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1360 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO. 3 GRADE' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20579 / 80, for 1899, 30in. nitro barrels, the ribs engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.' (likely refreshed) and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, sling swivels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in all, some pits, dents, bulges and rivelling, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', gas checks, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides with 'PATENT EJECTOR', retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and some renewed finish, 14 5/8in. figured stocks (sweep at combs) including 3/8in. wooden extensions and 7/8in. recoil pads, fore-ends with Deeley & Edge patent release catches, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a modern lightweight leather motor 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. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1361 - CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7896 / 7, for 1896, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, the ribs engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENT EJECTOR' and inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Lancaster patent assisted-opening actions with slender toplevers, automatic safeties with inlaid 'SAFE' plaques, No.1 left ejector tripping, bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 7/8in. stocks including 7/8in. recoil pads, fore-ends with grip-catch release levers, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a brass-cornered oak and 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. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1362 - J. PURDEY A PAIR OF 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial no. 9504 / 5, for 1876, 30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, sunken ribs engraved '1' and '2' at the breech ends and 'J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in all, carved percussion fences, toplevers engraved 'PATENT', rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates signed 'PURDEY', traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stocks including 7/8in. recoil pads, minor grain split at triggerguard tang No.1, fore-ends with cross-pin release, weight 7lb. 1oz., in their brass-cornered oak and 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. 6 000 - 8 000 GBP

Lot 1363 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ROYAL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27807 / 8, circa 1915, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and true cyl. and imp. cyl. (No.2), some denting, No.1 right wall thickness at 19 and bore diameter marginal, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators (No.1 left tumbler missing inlay), best bold Royal scroll engraving, the undersides with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' in elaborate cartouches and 'HOLLAND'S SINGLE TRIGGER' in ovals, traces of renewed finish, 14 1/4in. figured stocks swept at combs and with inlaid leather cheekpads, minor cracks at underhorns, weight 6lb. 7oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 12oz. (No.2), in a relined brass-cornered 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. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1364 - BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6513 / 4,circa 1915, 29in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels by the makers in 2001 (barrel numbers 10189 / 90), the ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 16, MOUNT STREET. LONDON. W1' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss improved patent single triggers, provisional patent no. 11278 of 30th May 1905, rolled-edge triggerguards, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the makers name in scrolling banners to the lockplates, the undersides with 'BOSS & Co. PATENT' in oval cartouches, the triggerplates with 'BOSS'S PATENT NO. 11278', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured stocks, No.2 fore-end wood with minor losses and crack to leading right edge, weight 6lb. 11oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with (distressed) canvas and leather outer. Provenance: The vendor has kindly supplied us with the following information: "My Grandfather was Sir Maurice Bonham Carter who was the Principal Private Secretary to HH Asquith the Prime Minister from 1910 to 1916. He went to Boss when he was offered the guns that had been ordered by an American who could not take delivery due to the war. He then used them and passed them on to his younger son, my father The Honourable Raymond Bonham Carter. My father then passed them on to his younger son - me." S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 15 000 - 20 000 GBP

Lot 1365 - WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2000 / 1, for 1889, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (in 1969 by Westley Richards), rib addresses worn illegible, engraved '1' and '2' with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the tubes engraved with beaded borders around the sleeve joins, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke in both, treble-grip actions with carved stylised acanthus fences, removable striker discs, intercepting sears, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in scrolling banners, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stocks including 1/4in. wooden extensions, bolstered fore-ends (some splitting towards the knuckles), fore-end irons engraved '1' and '2', weight 6lb. 14oz. (No.1) and 7lb. 1oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase with a copy of the makers records. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 1366 - CHARLES LANCASTER A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 8132 / 3, circa 1898, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another in 1969), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, assisted-opening actions, slender toplevers inlaid '1' and '2' (faint), automatic safeties with blue-enamelled 'SAFE' details, later conversions to double trigger with articulated front triggers, dipped-edge lockplates, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'SINGLE TRIGGER PATENT', brushed finishes, 14in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks including buttplates (No.1 with chip at head, No.2 with insert repairs at head), weight 6lb. 4oz. (both), in their makers leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 1367 - ANDERSON WHEELER A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'LONDON' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 9353 / 4, with extra 16-bore barrels, for 2015, 30in. nitro 12-bore barrels with 7mm solid raised file cut top-ribs gold-inlaid at the breech ends '1' and '2', the over barrels engraved 'ANDERSON WHEELER LONDON, MAYFAIR W1', 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares); 30in. nitro 16-bore barrels with 7mm solid raised file-cut top ribs gold-inlaid at the breech ends '1' and '2', the over barrels engraved 'ANDERSON WHEELER LONDON, MAYFAIR W1', 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares); hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates with 'ANDERSON WHEELER', the undersides with 'LONDON', bright finish, 15 1/2in. pistolgrip stocks including 5/8in. leather covered recoil pads, No.1 weight 8lb. (12-bore barrels) and 8lb. 3oz. (16-bore barrels), No.2 weight 7lb. 14oz. (12-bore barrels) and 8lb. oz. (16-bore barrels), in their brass-cornered leather case (blocking requires adjustment). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1368 - ANDERSON WHEELER A PAIR OF 20-BORE 'LONDON' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 9355 / 6, for 2014, 30in. nitro barrels, 6mm solid raised file cut top-ribs gold-inlaid at the breech ends '1' and '2', the over barrels engraved 'ANDERSON WHEELER LONDON, MAYFAIR W1', 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates with 'ANDERSON WHEELER', the undersides with 'LONDON', bright finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stocks including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 7lb., in their brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1369 - ARRIETA FOR GRIFFIN & HOWE A PAIR OF 20-BORE ROUNDED-BAR SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 57-03-293-05 / 57-03-294-05, for 2005, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with file-cut ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the right tubes engraved 'GRIFFIN & HOWE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and 1/4 choke both (No.2), No.2 left wall at 18, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, manual safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, the fences carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus on a finely matted background, the actions and lockplates carved similarly with ropework bordering, the undersides gold-inlaid 'GRIFFIN & HOWE NY NY' and with a ramshead logo, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stocks, slight setting crack to rear of left lockplate No.2, weight 6lb. 4oz. in their individual leather cases. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1370 - GRIFFIN & HOWE A PAIR OF JANSSEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2005 / 6, circa 2002, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels, matt ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved in script 'Griffin & Howe' and 'Made in Belgium', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties with gold-inlaid 'S' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, gold-washed cocking levers, beaded and scrolling acanthus bordering with fine acanthus scrollwork and bold floral motifs, the undersides gold-inlaid 'GRIFFIN & HOWE NEW YORK', the triggerplates signed 'JANSSEN', bright finish, 15 1/8in. boldly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 13oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 16oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1371 - BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A PAIR OF BODSON AND PIROTTE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'D4' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 58842 S76 / 58843 S76, for 1976, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels with 5mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, fractures to two-piece extractors, hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches and gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of hound and fowl, No.1 signed 'J. PIROTTE', No.2 signed 'M. BODSON', 14 5/8in. well-figured roachbelly stocks including 5/8in. recoil pads, minor grain splits at hand No.1, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a leather motor case with canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1372 - E. J. CHURCHILL A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'PREMIERE' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6801/2, circa 1962, 25in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 1999) with matt Churchill ribs gold-inlaid 'XXV' AND '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke (No.1) and 3/4 and full choke (No.2), Baker patent self-opening system, slim fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, double rolled-edge triggerguards, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the undersides with the model designation in a cartouche,14 1/2in. well-figured stocks including 3/4in. wooden extensions, setting cracks to rear of right lockplates, No.1 with minor insert repairs to edge along triggerguard tang, weight 5lb. 15oz. in their lightweight '"THE V.C."' motorcase and with a pair of fleece-lined canvas and leather gunslips. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 1373 - J. WOODWARD & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 5352 / 3, with extra barrels by Gallyon, circa 1900, original 29in. nitro barrels (some pits), ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and 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. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke; extra 29in. nitro barrels (in 1968), ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and engraved 'BARRELS BY GALLYON AND SONS (GUNMAKERS). CAMBRIDGE AND NORWICH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke; toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with the makers name in elaborate cartouches on the lockplates, (No.1 fore-end not catching on extra barrels, ejectors require attention, No.2 ejectors require attention), 14 1/2in. figured stock (No.1 including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, cracked at hand), in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase, the extra barrels in a modern vinyl 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. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 1374 - WESTLEY RICHARDS A PAIR OF 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 16519 / 20, circa 1903, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1983), ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back treble-grip actions incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use numbers 759 / 60, A.E. Lard patent single selective triggers, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use numbers 381 / 2, toplevers engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger' and engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, detachable floorplates, barrel selector switches with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the makers name within a scrolling banner, the triggerguards engraved with hound on point, brushed finishes, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 7/8in. leather-covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) 6lb. 9oz. (No.2), in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 500 - 4 500 GBP

Lot 1375 - J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 18212 / 3, for 1904, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved '1' and '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke (No.1) 1/2 and 3/4 choke (No.2), self-opening actions, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding floral bouquets, 13 1/2in. figured stocks (worn), weight 6lb. 9oz. (No.1) 6lb. 10oz. (No.2), in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 1376 - J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (2 5/8IN.) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24108 / 7, for 1930, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved '1' and '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, self-opening actions, removable striker discs, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase with canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 15 000 - 20 000 GBP

Lot 1377 - JOSEPH BRAZIER A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT PAIR OF GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6060 / 1, for 1989, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'JOSEPH BRAZIER. ASHES WORKS. ENGLAND.' and relief engraved and gold-inlaid with a woodcock in flight, the breech ends gold-inlaid '1' and '2' with gold surround, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Purdey / Beesley style self-opening actions with removable striker discs (marked 'L' and 'R'), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2' in gold ovals and gold-inlaid 'C' at the thumbpieces, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, the actions and furniture finely engraved with scrolling acanthus, the lockplates engraved with fine game scenes and signed 'A. Galeazzi', the No.1 left lockplate with a wisp of snipe in a wetland setting, the right with a raft of alighting pintail ducks over a wetland setting, the underside with a pointer retrieving a cock pheasant in an oval, the No.2 gun with a tok of capercaillie in a woodland setting to the left, a covey of partridge being flushed by pointers on the right, the underside with an oval woodland scene of a lone woodcock in flight to the fore and a lone hunter with his dog to the rear, the triggerguards gold-inlaid 'C' in gold drop shadow type, 14 5/8in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 5oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 12 000 - 16 000 GBP

Lot 1378 - BOSS & CO. A MATCHED PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING ROUNDED-BAR SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 8164 / 8604, for 1930 and 1939, 27in. nitro barrels (loose, both missing bead fore-sights), the ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 41. ALBERMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.' (faint) and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, No.1 right wall at 19, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, triggerplates engraved 'Boss's patent no. 22894', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks with later conversion to semi-pistolgrip (No.1 with slight crack and chip to rear of left lockplate), including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, fore-end finials gold-inlaid '1' and '2', both fore-ends with losses to leading edges, weight 6lb. 4oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 6oz. (No.2), in their lightweight leather motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 1379 - J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT HUNT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27511 / 2, for 1967, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', wear to bluing, removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, slightly rounded bar actions and furniture carved in high relief with 'large scroll' scrolling acanthus on a matted background, the lockplates with game scenes signed 'K.C. HUNT', No. 1 left lockplate with a brace of pheasant, the right with a nye of pheasant, both in woodland settings, the underside with an oval cartouche engraved 'LONDON. J. PURDEY & SONS. ENGLAND', the No. 2 left lockplate with a pack of grouse, the right with a covey of French partridge in flight, both in scrubland settings, the underside with an oval cartouche engraved 'LONDON. J. PURDEY & SONS. ENGLAND', 14 5/8in. figured stocks, each gold inset with three sets of initials, No.1 with 'ELC', 'CCC' and MEC', No.2 with 'ELC', 'CCC' and 'DCC', weight 6lb. 3oz., in their lightweight leather motor case with canvas and leather outer cover and some accessories in red leather pouches. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 15 000 - 20 000 GBP

Lot 1380 - CHARLES LANCASTER A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK NON-EJECTORS, serial no. 06129 / 08560, circa 1888 and 1900, 28in. nitro barrels (No.1 nitro reproved and with evidence of raised dents), ribs engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON. PATENT BREECH LOADING HAMMERLESS GUN.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in all, Lancaster patent assisted-opening actions (No.1 with earlier cocking lever design), slender toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks including 1in. extensions, weight 6lb. 6oz. and 6lb. 8oz., in their leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 1381 - JOHN DICKSON & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE 1887 PATENT ROUND-ACTION TRIGGERPLATE ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 5120 / 21, for 1899, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, ribs engraved '1' and '2' with 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63, PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.1 right wall at 19, Dickson patent treble-grip round actions, patent use numbers 756 and 757, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, the actions and furniture with bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matted background, the sides engraved JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT' in scrolling banners, brushed and blued finish, 14 3/4in. figured stocks (worn), heels with gold escutcheons engraved with the initials 'S.B.H.' under an oak tree surrounded by a belt engraved 'DAT GLORIA VIRES', the Hog clan crest and motto, fore-ends silver-inlet '1' and '2', weight 6lb. 9oz., in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase, lid exterior marked 'S.B. HOG. NEWLISTON. KIRKLISTON N.B.'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 8 000 - 12 000 GBP

Lot 1382 - HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S) A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2335 / 2606, circa 1916 and for 1923, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) 88 JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends with acanthus scroll detailing, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, spring-opening actions based on the Beesley / Purdey 1880 patent with 1909 model improved ejectors, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides with 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S' in an oval, retaining slight traces of renewed colour-hardening and much finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, leather cheek pad inserts, weight 6lb. 9oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 7oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

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

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