Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct SN should read “SN 57-03-15-98”

*ARRIETA TWO INCH 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 15-98. 12 ga. 2″ chambers, CHOKED: Cyl./Imp. cyl. Full length plain steel rib, marked in gold “(For 2″ case only) Wingshooters Light Game Gun” left bbl marked “Wingshooters LTD-Grand Rapids-Michigan-U.S.A”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-3/4″ LOP over checkered butt. Splinter forend with Curtis release checkered in 4-pt diamond pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll enrgraved with wavy border pattern and marked “Arrieta YCIA” on both lockplates. Hand detachable locks, articulated front trigger. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, trigger guard and top level retain most of their blued finish. Frame retains 95-97% orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minute handling marks and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. 49415-3 JSL258 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1720

*CASED JOHN RIGBY BOXLOCK.

SN 144170. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length plain steel rib with brass front bead, marked “John Rigby & Co. 13 Pall Mall St, London S.W.1.” and lightly scroll engraved at breech end. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with gold shield at toe with 14-1/4″ LOP over checkered butt. Splinter forend with Curtis release and engraved tip checkered in three point pattern. Scalloped box lock action is near full coverage scroll engraved and marked “John Rigby & Co.” on both sides. Trigger guard and top lever are scroll engraved “Safe” inlaid in gold in front of safety. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 98-99% of an expertly restored blued finish. Receiver retains 90-95% orig case hardened finish. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of what appears to be orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professionally restored hand rubbed finish with a couple of light handling marks. There is a tiny grain separation behind the top tang and one just beginning on forearm near frame. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. A lovely little Rigby gun. 49181-17 JSL237 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1724

*CASED JOHN POWELL 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 26036. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length plain steel rib with brass front bead, marked “John Powell. Gun Maker, Reigate”. Lightly scroll engraved at breech end and marked in gold “2”. Double triggers (front trigger is articulated), automatic ejectors, automatic safety. 15-7/8″ LOP over 1-1/2″ black leather covered pad. Buttstock is checkered in two point pattern with tear drops behind lock plates. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in three point pattern, tip is scroll engraved with gold inlaid “2” and push button with tiny floral bust. Receiver is beautifully scroll and game scene engraved signed “Casbard” on both right and left lock plates. Left side with two woodcock, right side with three quail in game scene surrounded by light scroll, bottom of frame near full coverage scroll engraving with stag in game scene on bottom. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved with setter on bow. Top lever with gold inlaid “2”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 95-97% blued finish. Receiver coin finished and is excellent. Forearm, trigger guard and top lever retain most of their factory blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with a couple light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. Case is very good with light handling and scuff marks. 49181-16 JSL236 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1725

*COGSWELL & HARRISON HEAVY PROOF SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 63652. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with orig heavy proof and narrow game rib, are choked mod and IMod. Case hardened action features hidden third fastener and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut scroll. Nicely marbled straight grip stock is fitted with Silver type pad, and features diamond grip and drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action has over 90% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with added oil on butt at time of installation of new pad. There are a number of stable stress cracks on right side of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. 49539-1 MGM329 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1726

*WM. CASHMORE BOXLOCK 20 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 13579. 29-1/16″ bbls, with 3-1/4″ chambers (extended to this length). Choked IMP CYL/FULL. Full length plain steel rib with steel front bead marked “WM. CASHMORE, MAKER, BIRMINGHAM” with light scroll. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety, straight grip stock, checkered in two-point pattern with tear drop behind action and 14-1/8″ LOP over serrated lined checkered butt with silver oval. Splinter forearm with Curtis release nicely checkered in four-point pattern. Un-engraved receiver, marked “WM. CASHMORE” on both sides. Trigger plate and trigger guard are blued with engraved screws. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue with a couple of light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 85-90% case color starting to lighten. Trigger plate and trigger guard retain most of what could be their orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks, and retain most of orig hand-rubbed varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A dandy little gun. 49417-62 JSL205 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1727

*WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 16065. 12 ga. 31-3/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. A full set of choke tubes accompany this gun. Double triggers, extractors, non automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-15/16″ LOP over large 1″ darkened wood checkered butt extension. Silver oval in stock. Splinter forend with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Frame is nicely border engraved and marked “William Powell & Son” on both right and left side. Floor plate is blued and also border engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Bbls retain most of a restored rust blued finish with a couple of light handling marks. Receiver and forend iron retain most of their professionally restored case colors. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their restored blued finish, trigger guard starting to tone at tang. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom restored finishes with a few light scratches and handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49459-1 JSL280 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1728

*E.J. CHURCHILL HIGH GRADE BOXLOCK WITH CASE.

SN 6444. 12 ga. 29″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length stippled rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14″ LOP over red Silvers pad with initial oval marked “G.C.B.”. Splinter forearm with Curtis release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is nicely and finely scroll engraved with “E.J. Churchill” in banner on both right and left side. Trigger plate is nicely engraved with a crown at front surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard and top lever are nicely scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls, trigger guard, trigger plate and top lever retain most of a professional quality restored blued finish with a couple of light handling marks. Receiver has toned gray with a trace or two of orig case color near trigger guard in protected areas. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their professionally restored finish. Checkering is lightly filled. Mechanics are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. Case is very good. 49459-2 JSL273 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1729

BEAUTIFUL W.C. SCOTT 10 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 29656. 10 Ga. 31″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/MOD. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead, marked “W & C SCOTT & SON MAKERS & PATENTEES LONDON”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Beautiful fiddle back semi-pistol grip buttstock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated horn buttplate, checkered in fine 2-point pattern and nickel oval in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch, fully engraved and finely checkered in 2-point pattern. Lockplates are tastefully border and scalloped engraved. Left lockplate with a highly detailed Brittany at back of plate, which could have been the original owner’s dog. Right lockplate with a burst of scroll and boarder pattern. Trigger plate is finely scroll engraved. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their beautiful orig Damascus pattern with a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains approx 60% orig case color, bold and vivid on lockplate and starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forend iron retains approx 25-30% orig case colors, slightly hidden by engraving. Trigger guard retains 80-85% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of what could be their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered light pits. 49531-43 JSL136 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1730

HIGH GRADE STEPHEN GRANT BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN.

SN 2823. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length Damascus top rib with brass front bead lightly marked “S GRANT 674 ST JAMES’S ST LONDON”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Straight grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over half serrated lined butt with small nickel oval. Checkered in 4-point checkering with mullered border. Jones underlever opener. Splinter forearm with wedge fastener, near full coverage checkered in 4-point pattern, and fully engraved steel tip. Receiver is finely scroll engraved, approx 75% coverage. Hammers beautifully scroll engraved with fish pattern near striker. Both locks marked “S. GRANT”. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of their restored high contrast pattern in a chocolate color. Receiver has toned gray, being slightly worn with light brown striations on bottom and sides of frame. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually of a professionally restored finish. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores with one minor spot of roughness in right tube from a repaired dent. 49531-42 JSL142 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1731

BEAUTIFUL HIGH GRADE C.G. BONEHILL HAMMER GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. 30-1/2″ Special steel bbls, 3″ chambers, CHOKED: Imp.cyl./Mod. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “Belmont Interchangeable Gun – Special Steel” with light breech scroll engraving and doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with gold name shield with initials “ED” engraved and 14-1/2″ LOP over Bonehill monogrammed and checkered HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and beautiful two level horn tip is near full coverage checkered with a beautiful balloon pattern below release that is perhaps 32 LPI in that panel. Receiver is beautifully near full coverage engraved. Setter, pointer and two pheasants on left all surrounded by scroll. Two setters and ducks on right. Both lockplates marked “Belmont Interchangeable Gun”. Bottom of frame beautifully rose and scroll engraved in near full coverage. Trigger guard, hammers and top lever are beautifully scroll engraved. Top of frame and fences, nicely sculpted with beautiful bead pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 85-90% of an older expertly restored finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 75-80% bright older factory restored case colors. Engraving is still sharp. Buttstock and forend retain most of a very old, professionally restored finish. Checkering still fairly sharp. Trigger guard retains most of a professionally restored finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. A lovely high grade hammer gun. 49428-24 JSL260 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1732

ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER GUN.

SN 1214. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length laminated steel top rib with brass front bead, marked “ALEX HENRY 12 SOUTH ST ANDREW STREET EDINBURGH”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Jones underlever opener. Beautifully figured straight grip walnut stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Decelerator pad. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with gold shield on bottom. Splinter forearm near fully checkered with wedge fastener and fully engraved steel tip. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved. Both lockplates marked “ALEX HENRY” in well executed banner. Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved, scallops with leaf pattern. Opener engraved in scroll and geometric pattern. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved. Top of frame and top tang fully scroll engraved. Weight: 6 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their restored laminated pattern with a couple of minor pings. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of their professionally refurbished finish, with minute losses near trigger guard and an old repair at wrist. Frame has toned. Trigger guard has been reblued and retains most of its refurbished finish with a few light scattered pits. Top tang has toned with a few light scattered pits toward back of tang, though overall very good. Mechanics are very good. Bores are very good with scattered light pits. 49531-31 JSL150 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1733

LARGE HIGH GRADE GOLF CLUB TRAVEL CASE.

This lot manufactured by Lockwood Brown & Co., LTD. / 42 Jermyn Street, / London, S.W. is a large antique leather golf club carrying case that measures 54″ L x 10-1/2″ W x 6-3/4″ T. Brass bound corners, leather straps, brass lock and brass nub feet. Interior is beige fabric lined with maker label on the inside. When new this would have likely been the property of a very wealthy traveling golfer. CONDITION: Good. Leather with scuffs, scrapes and scratches throughout. Starting to crackle on corners. Brass hardware is mostly good. Leather straps are brittle, but still fully present. Left strap needs to be restitched. Interior lining is very good with some soiling and could benefit from a gentle cleaning. A neat old travel carry case that would make a great display item or photography prop. 49253-20 JSL311 (500-800) – Lot 1735

*NICELY MATCHED PAIR OF PIOTTI “KING – 1” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS MADE FOR J. RIGBY & CO WITH CASE.

SN 8863/ 8864. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with swamped, narrow game ribs, have gold inlaid “1” and “2” at rear portions. Guns are a true pair with “1” and “2” gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips. Bbls are engraved “Made for J Rigby & C. London” and “By Fratelli Piotti of Gardone V.T. Italy”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1990 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (S inlaid in gold), raised arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front “loose”). Actions and lockplates are engraved with well cut traditional small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Coin finished single beaded trigger guards have SNs at grips. “Flli. Piotti Italy” is on each lockplate. Well matched, dark veined and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/2″ over fully checkered wood butts. Stocks feature drop points, diamond hands, closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering, and .585 marked gold ovals engraved with initials “JWS”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. BBL set no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Lt Mod), right -.014 (I mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. BBL set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (I mod), right -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. High quality brown leather 2- gun motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “J.W.S.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Rigby label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod and a Rigby bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little use, with light cartridge halos on breechfaces. Most finish loss on bbls is due to contact with forend during firing. There are a few scattered light marks. Coin finish is excellent, as are stocks, with only a few handling marks in their hand rubbed oil finish, and slight compressions to checkering on butts. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few light rubs and some small dots of white paint. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth and label are excellent. Cloth lightly soiled. A great pair of classically styled game guns with a current retail of over $39,000.00 each. 49305-3 MGM146 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2145

*BOSIS “WILD” HEAVY GAME OR CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN 0003. Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with Briley screw-in chokes, have ventilated side ribs and matted ventilated rib. Bbls are engraved “Luciano Bosis Brescia” on top left. Bbl flats are engraved with 2007 Italian nitro proofs, makers name, SN, and importers stamp (BSA). Nicely filed, coin finished, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action has minimal, but elegant, sprays of exceptionally well cut small scroll engraving, and geometric borders. Bottom of action is tastefully engraved with “Luciano Bosis” on scrolled ribbon surmounted by lion rampant, surmounted by a crown. Beautifully dark marbled, stump figured, European walnut large pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features right hand palm swell, and point pattern checkering with line border at grip. Matching semi-beavertail forend has Anson type release. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi, has paper Bosis label in lid, is lined in purple velvet, and contains plastic container holding five Briley choke tubes (two also in gun), wrench, as well as case instructions. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of firing. Metal condition remains near new with a few very light marks. Stocks have scattered marks, one or two fairly deep on left side of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth has compressions and light soiling. Label is somewhat tattered at center. A very fine understated gun by this world renowned maker. 49305-7 MGM121 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2149

WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1881 PATENT SIDE LEVER FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH DETACHABLE BARREL.

SN 25134. Cal. .303 British. 27-1/2″ Tapered round bbl is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LONDON” on top. Right rear is marked “PATENT DETACHABLE BARREL 91”. Left rear is marked “FOR W. R 303 SPECIAL CARTRIDGE”. Bbl boss is stamped with SN, and triangle with point toward action denoting a detachable bbl. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs, SN, and assembly no. “262”, which is also on breech face of action. Bbl is fitted with island base with integral one standing, four folding leaf express sight with folding ladder sight for ranges out to 1400 yards. Oval island front base holds silver bead. Blued 1881 action is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO” and “LONDON” on left, and with detachable bbl info on right. Sliding safety is on right side above trigger. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate with trap. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Vacant silver oval as well as a sling eye, a bit smaller in diameter than that attached to bottom of bbl, is on toe line. Matching forend with horn tip is fitted with early type heavy takedown iron, and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″ . PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Consignors notes and photographs of this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl and action retain nearly all of a sympathetic rust re-blue, with side lever and trigger group correctly bright blued. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks, checkering cleaned up. Relined bore is exceptionally fine with sharp rifling throughout. There are three deep marks in chamber (should clean up with a twist of a reamer). Action is smooth. These side lever Westley Richards rifles are relatively scarce. 49311-1 MGM246 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2230

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*SUBLIME AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE .410 BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9374. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with raised, matted rib, and are engraved “Boss & Co” and “13/ 14 Cork Street. London. W.1.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and bottom rib under forend is engraved “Made in England”. Dainty, perfectly scaled, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’ superb single trigger. Ronald S. Gabriel in his book AMERICAN & BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS, relates: “In a conversation in 1982 with Boss’s ancient and retired barrel maker, Jack Rennie, he told me that the firm had made “perhaps” 13 .410s, ten side by sides with double triggers, and “3 or 4″ over under .410s with single triggers.” He also relates: “Abercrombie & Fitch had another side by side .410 made in 1967, SN 9374” (this gun). It obviously has a factory single trigger, as it has Boss’s “patent no 22894” (single trigger patent no) on trigger plate. Action is engraved in typical Boss house style with small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. The engraving on this gun incorporates 17 bouquets. “Boss & Co” is at the front of each lockplate. Small bow, single beaded, blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Dark, finely veined, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend fitted with Boss’ excellent ejector system lifting cartridges well away from ends of bbls when acting as extractors, has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.398, right -.402. Wall thickness: left -.045, right -.046. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 1/3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “E.M.F.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a Boss marked bench cloth, along with two keys. PROVENANCE: Email from Griffin & Howe stating that this gun “was received in inventory on 6/2/69 with all specs matching; and was sold 10/22/69 to S. R. Sutphin. It was returned to inventory on 11/18/69. On 11/19/69 it was transferred to the San Francisco branch of A&F. On 1/9/70 it was returned to the NY store. On 3/19/70 it was transferred to G&H. There are no G&H records surviving before 1977. There is no other record of sale.” CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal, mostly from assembly and disassembly, and only a hint of cartridge halos on breechface. There is 1-1/2″ stable check (which does not flex) running from left side of trigger, rearward and upward into point of checkering. There is also some lifted finish in this area. Bores are essentially mint. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works well. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, with some slight soiling and compressions. Accessories are fine. A dainty, well proportioned, exquisite small bore. 48995-1 MGM30 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2249

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*FINE “GOLDEN AGE” BOSS OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7903. (ca 1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, solid rib, are engraved “Boss & Co 41 Albemarle Street. Piccadilly. London. W.” and “Made in England” on left side of top bbl. Right side of top bbl and bottom bbl flat are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, along with a later London re-proof, charge and chamber unspecified. Bbls are stamped with Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. SN is on bottom bbl. Classic low profile Boss OU action with its unique pivoting trunnions and removable jointing blocks on the circle, features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’ incomparable single trigger. Action is engraved with approx 80% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll with 17 rose bouquets in Boss house style as executed by Jack Sumner. Boss’ OU patent no. is on each side of action. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is marked with single trigger patent no. Blued, beaded, small bow trigger guard is engraved to match action, and has SN on tang. Classic lightly marbled and nicely flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend is fitted with Boss’ distinctively styled ejector system and Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.730. Bore restrictions: top -.008 (IC), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M.S.P.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper Boss Dover Street label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod, A&F marked square oil bottle, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue, sharp edges of rib silvered, and some thinning with further silvering on bolsters at breech ends from contact with case. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, strong and vivid where protected, silvering on high points, and thinning on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain in excess of 90% of their color, right lock with most loss, silvered at bottom from finger wear. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue. Stocks are very fine with numerous light marks, and an area of light pings on left side of butt, in what appears to be their orig finish. Checkering slightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works well. Case leather is still light in color, but has considerable chips and rubs, mostly on edges. One strap is missing, other strap and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some marks and rubs from contact with gun and bbls. Label is excellent. Accessories are good. A great handling classic Boss. 49305-12 MGM89 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2250

*LOVELY LITTLE, AS FOUND, BOSS 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH SCARCE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, AND CASE.

SN 8019. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made ca 1929) 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London. W.” and “Made in England” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz and 2-1/2″ chambers and are also stamped 2-3/4 with no re-proof mark. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Scaled down Boss sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and unusual Boss single selective trigger with selector button on left lockplate, gold inlaid “L” and “R”. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Boss house style of rose and scroll, as normally done by Jack Sumner. Scroll is exceptionally well cut as are bouquets, of which there are 20. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped with patent info for the Boss single trigger. Small bow, single beaded, trigger guard has SN relief engraved at grip. Strikingly flame/ fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 2″ lengthening piece to checkered wood butt. Lengthening piece matches quite well as to grain structure and figure. There is a slight color difference in wood from fading since installation. Lengthening piece appears to be fitted to orig curve. Stock features typical drop points and checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Boss’s highly regarded ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (skeet), right -.001 (skeet). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. A & F marked VC case with stitched leather corners has been blackened. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Boss Albemarle Street paper label is in lid. Case contains pair of A & F marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Consigned from James Ford Bell Family Collection. “JFB” was the founder of General Mills in Minneapolis, Bell was also an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a lay scientist, an avid sportsman and a conservationist who helped shape the history of waterfowling and waterfowl management in North America. His Delta, MB research station is legendary as was his sporting legacy. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, thinned overall from normal hand wear, and with some minor marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, which was never vivid. Lockplates retain about half of their color, strongest on right. Top lever retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, but may be an old re-blue, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard is essentially all silver at grip, with a considerable amount of blue on bow. Stocks retain most of what is most likely an old oil refinish, sharp edges and checkering somewhat worn. There are 5/8″ stress cracks behind each lockplate, and another behind top tang, that do not flex. Bores are excellent with one or two very small scattered pits, and a small dent 6″ back from muzzle on right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger functions well. Safety is a bit gummy. Case leather has a number of scuffs, especially on corners, one of which is detached and inside. Interior cloth is good with considerable amount of rubbing and soiling, some areas rubbed through. Label is good, foxed. Bottom area has had block removed and new cloth set in to accommodate lengthening piece. 49528-1 MGM274 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2251

*LOVELY GOLDEN AGE HEAVY PROOF BOSS GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7593. (ca 1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co. 13 Dover Street. Piccadilly, London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and “CHOKE”. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Coin finished sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) (automatic safety “wire” is in envelope in case), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Boss house style, undoubtedly done by Jack Sumner, with exceptionally well cut, miniscule, shaded scroll surrounding 20 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is in semi-relief at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered horn buttplate. Classic drop points are behind lockplates and typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A small gold oval engraved “P-L.T.” is on toe line which is shaped with 1/8″ negative camber giving swept racy look. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Boss’s highly rated ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. What is possibly orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners, has later inset leather rectangle on top, embossed “R. F. G.” Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has large paper Boss Dover Street label in lid. Case contains Boss marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and aforementioned automatic safety “wire”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially, lightly, and correctly refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% of an old “best” re-black, thinned on sides from normal hand wear, silvered at sharp edges of breeches and muzzles. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, silvering on fences and beads, thinning on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig color. Top lever is slightly silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard, possibly with correct re-black, is silvered on sharp edges and at grip. Stocks retain essentially all of a hand rubbed oil finish over a few scattered light dents and marks, with some subsequent light marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color, darkening a bit on edges, and with a few rubs. Straps are good. Newer handle is excellent. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions, rubs as well as soiling from contact with compartment knobs, action, and bbls. Label is considerably foxed with one or two marks and rubs. Accessories are fine. Simply a great, heavy proof Boss, that measures perfectly. 49580-2 MGM374 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2253

*SUBLIME MASTERPIECE OF FUNCTIONAL SPORTING ART, EXCEPTIONAL KEN HUNT RELIEF SCULPTED JAMES PURDEY .410 SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 28483. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave game rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Bottom of left bbl is stamped “PURDEY” and with bbl makers initials “AH” (long time Purdey craftsman, Alf Harvey). Tube nos. 75353 and 75354 are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley patent, self-opening, sidelock action with rounded bar, is as small as this action is possible to make due to complex cocking and self-opening mechanism; strikers are .84″ apart, action bar is .98″ deep and 1.415″ wide. It has been estimated that fewer than 30 of these small actions have been made by Purdeys since they first rose to the challenge in the late ’20’s, with only 6 being built before WWII. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates of this fine example, are fully relief sculpted with scrolled grape leaves and ferns with floral highlights. This exquisite work serves as background and counterpoint to game scenes with subjects carved in full relief; a covey of quail rise from thicket with fence line and trees in background on left lockplate, and a flock of white winged doves erupt from trees on right. The outline of distant mountains fades into the open background. Bottom of action depicts a pointing pointer in dense brush land. Leaf and floral motif extends to fences, top lever, and single beaded trigger guard, which has SN on tang. Fire blued hinge pin is relief engraved in floral motif. Both bird scenes are signed by revered master engraver, Ken Hunt, who was trained by Harry Kell, and worked exclusively for Purdeys through the middle ’50’s, and has been freelance since then, and is responsible for some of the finest firearms engraving extant. Trigger guard tang extends to horn grip cap with large inset vacant gold oval. Very fine dark, heavily marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, which is engraved to match action and other furniture. Typical drop points are behind lockplates, and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders wraps over top of grip. Long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release, and interior is stamped with actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay,Jr, (?) son of long time Purdey actioner, Ben Delay, Sr). Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.390, right -.393. Bore restrictions: left – (full), right – (mod). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Makers orig oak and leather case with brass corners and brass central medallion is accompanied by its orig canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, and strap closure. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and paper charge label for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and composition cleaning rod with brush, mop, jag and shell extractor, in brown leather wallet with Purdey address, Purdey marked large square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, Purdey marked striker key with walnut handle, and a pair of matching turnscrews. Covered compartment holds a striker case with spare strikers, and two keys. PROVENANCE: Consignor’s notes. This gun was made especially for Larry Sheerin, renowned sportsman, rancher, investor, Colt collector, adventurer, and publisher of the “American Gun” 1961-1962, and “Antique Arms Annual 1971”. Purdey ledgers support all specifications, and also states stocker was Bill O’Brien. With other notes on gun and Larry Sheerin by R. L. Wilson. Also a statement by Larry Sheerin stating “Purdey no. 28483 was ordered by me some 30 odd years ago as a gun I could use in the field for small upland birds, namely doves and quail. I contacted Ken Hunt and told him to simply do me a design that he would consider his finest work. As you can see, he complied with my wishes. The sculpted steel figures and the rest of the motif make this, in my opinion, one of Ken Hunt’s finest works.” Signed Larry Sheerin with a P.S. ” Because of the overall beauty of this piece, I never took it into the field, simply left it in my gun room and have admired it all these years.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only some minor assembly and handling marks on wood and metal, and extractor wipe marks on breechface. Gold of triggers and oval on grip considerably darkened. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, near new, as protected by its outer cover, which only has some light stains. Interior is excellent with some minor rubs. Accessories are excellent. An opportunity to own one of the world’s finest guns, impossible to duplicate today. 49467-1 MGM204 (80,000-120,000) – Lot 2254

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*EXQUISITE 28 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY KEN HUNT WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 27795. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Made in 1971, this lovely little gun has 26″ chopper lump bbls fitted with slightly raised, narrow, matted rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, bottom of left bbl with bbl makers initials “BF” (Brian Frost ?). Tube nos. 70651 and 70652 are on loop. Scaled down, Beesley patent, self-opening sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and sgl non-selective trigger with wide finger blade. Action and lockplates are engraved with typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. Rose bouquets have been meticulously two color gold inlaid in full relief, to very dramatic effect. “J. Purdey & Sons” is flush gold inlaid at bottom of each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action, over “LONDON ENGLAND”. Case hardening is unusually dark, further accentuating the gold. This very fine work is signed by highly regarded master engraver Ken Hunt on trigger plate. Small bow, single beaded trigger guard has typical scroll engraving, and SN gold inlaid at grip. Exceptional, dark, intricately veined, and beautifully flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, engraved to match action. Stock features classic drop points and checkering at grip, and a gold oval engraved “J.J.S.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has SN engraved on iron along with actioners initials “T.B”. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.006 (IC), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Exceptionally fine oak and dark brown pigskin leather case with brass corners has tan cloth outer cover. Case is lined in royal blue suede and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with charge card for this gun. Bottom portion is semi french fitted for action and bbls and full french fitted for accessories which include Purdey marked oil bottle, striker case with spare strikers (non-Purdey), and vaseline jar. Other accessories include rosewood handled 28 ga chamber brush, horn handled turnscrew, and rosewood handled dusting brush. Accessories in covered compartment include another horn handled turnscrew, tweezers type broken case extractor, and another ebony striker bottle with more strikers. Also included is 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black morocco wallet and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Purdey letter with specifications, instruction manual in envelope, and Purdey marked 1998 diary with black morocco leather cover. Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light field use. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some light handling marks, and silvering on sharp edges. Action retains approx 80% case hardening color, silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color, right plate color somewhat thinned at rear from finger wear. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a re-blue, slightly silvered at grip. Nearly all fire blue is gone from hinge pin. Tumbler ends are silvered on ribs. Stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish, with perhaps some extra oil rubbed in for maintenance, over some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger is a bit balky, undoubtedly just needs cleaning, as it appears this gun has been in storage for a while. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some staining. Interior leather is excellent, with some light marks and compressions. Accessories are excellent. A sweetheart of a gun, not so minty that you can’t take it afield. 49427-4 MGM271 (55,000-85,000) – Lot 2255

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*20 GAUGE PURDEY EXTRA FINISH TWO BARREL SET HEAVY PROOF GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27697. (1970) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers in 26″ bbls and 3″ chambers in 28″ bbls. Both bbl sets are chopper lump, with raised, narrow, matted game ribs, fitted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, and engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “GW” (George Wood). Tube nos. “70653” “70654” are on loop of 28″ bbls. “70655” and “70656” are on 26″ bbls. Bottom of rear lump of 28″ bbls is engraved “Choke”, and bottom of rear lump of 26″ bbls is engraved “Cylinder”. Coin finished, self-opening action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers with front trigger checkered and articulated. Front trigger fires left bbl and rear trigger fires right. Triggers are turned for right hand shooter. Action is engraved with large, flowing, shaded, acanthus scroll with strap work highlights in the manner of, and most likely done by, noted engraver, Ken Hunt. No signature found. Fences are deeply relief carved in oak leaf and acorn motif. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in scroll flanked cartouche on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” in lozenge. Single beaded trigger guard has bead correctly placed for right hand shooter. Scroll engraving matches action and SN is at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red leather covered pad, and features drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and silver initials “W F F” individually inlet on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release and fits both sets of bbls. Iron is stamped with long time Purdey actioner’s initials, “B.D” (Ben Delay). 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.025 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (Cyl), right -.002 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers leather motor case, configured for gun and both sets of bbls, has stitched leather corners, and is embossed with initials “W. F. F.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with three labels in lid; black leather gold embossed makers label, paper charge card for this gun with all specifications, and “correct method of placing gun in case” label. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in red morocco wallet, a red wallet with action cleaning brushes, another red wallet with Purdey marked snap caps, a black morocco wallet with pull through cleaning equipment, an unmarked striker bottle with spare strikers, a Purdey marked round oil bottle, a 20 ga broken case remover, and two keys. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of very limited use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light pings and scratches. Coin finish of action is excellent, darkening slightly. Stocks show only a few light dents and scratches, mostly on top left side of butt. Checkering is excellent, darkening. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Case leather is excellent, with only a few light rubs and marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent, with only a few minor rubs from gun and bbls. Labels are excellent. Charge card is slightly soiled. Accessories are excellent. A very fine all-purpose gun, built by some of Purdey’s oldest and most highly regarded workmen, with some interesting features. 49417-22 MGM383 IVORY (47,500-67,500) – Lot 2256

*FINE 20 GAUGE PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 27908. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of chopper lump bbls, one 25″ long, the other 26″, are both fitted with very narrow, slightly raised, flat matted ribs, and are marked with Purdey name and Audley Street address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1973 nitro proofs for 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on the bottom of each bbl, and each set is stamped with bbl makers initials “E.C” (Ted Comben). Tube nos. “71311” and “71312” are on bottoms of 26″ bbls, which are marked for choke on rear lump “R-65%” and “L-75%”. Tube nos. “71313” and “71314” are on loop of 25″ bbls which are marked “SKEET” on rear lump. Typical, small sized Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action is fitted with non-automatic safety, Purdey sgl non-selective trigger has broad finger blade, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action along with “London, England”. Beaded small bow trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to composition grip cap. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features typical drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders which wraps over top of grip. Individual gold initials “DF” are inlet on toe line. Matching short beavertail forend fits both sets of bbls and has Anson release. Iron engraved with SN, is also stamped with actioners initials “PD” (Peter Delay, grandson of Ben Delay, Sr, and son of Ben Delay, Jr. all long time Purdey actioners). 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.024 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. 25″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.001 (skeet), right -.001 (skeet). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, which is also applied with charge card for this particular gun, with specifications. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod still in orig packing wrap, with mop, brush and jag, metal striker bottle with spare strikers, square Purdey marked oil bottle, two Purdey marked snap caps, and an unmarked broken case extractor. A brown leather protector holds two keys. Accompanied by a large packet of information, mostly letters and invoices from Purdeys to the individual who originally ordered this shotgun, Mr. Richard Finear of Goleta, CA. The order was dated Nov 1971 and appears to have been completed June 1975. The orig order included narrow matted rib, single trigger, pistol grip stock with US comb, gold initials DF, beavertail forearm and an extra set of bbls. The final invoice included all the above information, plus a leather V.C. case and fittings. The 26″ bbls were to be choked modified and full and the 25″ bbls choked skeet. Also included is a small Purdey’s owners instruction card. PROVENANCE: Richard Finear, Esq. Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of very light field use. Both sets of bbls retain essentially all of their fine factory blue, with a few light marks and scratches, mostly where covered by forend. Action is somewhat silvered on beads, otherwise retains essentially all of its fine case hardening color. Top lever has a hint of silvering at thumbpiece, and trigger guard retains essentially all of its blue. Fire blue on hinge pin lightly faded, and blue on cocking indicators silvered on ribs. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed “Slacum” finish with some light scratches and two or three somewhat deeper small dents. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger appears to work exceptionally well. Case leather is excellent, with a few minor scuffs. Top grain of straps beginning to crack, handle is good. Interior cloth is excellent with some light rubs. Accessories are excellent. An exceptionally well balanced, great handling, small bore with a versatile combination of bbls. 49450-23 MGM259 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2257

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*20 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN HAVING RELIEF GOLD INLAID FENCES WITH CASE.

SN 24334. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. ca 1932. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Purdey Audley House name and address and Whitworth steel information on slightly raised, narrow, game rib. Rear portion is engraved “2”, which is also engraved on top lever and interior of forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “CHOKE”. Bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons) are on bottom of left bbl. Tube nos 59369 and 59370 are on loop. Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. Small Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with typical Purdey house rose and scroll, with “J. Purdey & Sons” flush inlaid in gold on each lockplate, and on bottom of action where it is over “London”. Fences are relief carved and gold inlaid with large blossoms and trailing vines. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is gold inlaid on tang. Exhibition quality, strikingly marbled and boldly flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and iron is stamped with actioners initials “A.F” (Alf Fullalove). Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. High quality oak and pigskin leather case has brass corners and gold cloth outer cover. Interior is lined in royal blue suede, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid along with charge card. Case is semi french fitted for gun and accessories, which include Purdey marked round oil bottle, striker bottle and vaseline jar. Unmarked accessories include rosewood handled chamber brush, turnscrew, and dusting brush, along with a pair of Purdey marked snap caps. Covered compartment holds pull through bore cleaner and the key. Bbl channel contains brass and rosewood 2-pc cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in leather wallet. Also included is a 1929 edition of booklet “Purdey Guns”. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue. Action retains nearly all of a color re-hardening, engraving slightly softened. Gold inlay appears new. Well done, but not quite factory quality replacement buttstock, retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Forend wood appears original, and retains essentially all of a refinish, checkering lightly worn, with some repairs at left tip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 49427-5 MGM283 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2259

*EXQUISITE SMALL BORE JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY IN THISTLE PATTERN BY KEN HUNT WITH CASE.

SN 27546. (1968) Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Son. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 16 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous, long time bbl maker for Purdey). Coin finished, self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey single selective trigger with broad finger blade, specially filed and curved. Action is engraved with exceptionally well done, dramatically shaded, large open scrolling thistles and acanthus, in a pattern designed by world renowned master engraver, Ken Hunt, based on classic Baroque style, with scroll terminations in the form of griffin and chimera heads. In this rendering, thistle leaves and semi-relief gold inlaid thistle blooms sprout from griffin’s mouth. Bottom of action is engraved with more thistle foliage and blooms under “J. Purdey & Sons” on riband. “J. Purdey & Sons London-England” is on both sides of action. Fences are relief engraved with more well cut scroll. Small bow single beaded trigger guard with matching scroll, has well done gold inlaid oval vignette of a woodcock flying through alders. SN is at grip. Ken Hunt’s signature is on right side of trigger plate. Well marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “FAS” (?). Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “TB”. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.661. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central round brass medallion is embossed “Floyd S. Adams” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with charge card and info for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in red morocco wallet, Purdey marked pair of snap caps and square oil bottle. Also included are ebonized handled striker key, and three turnscrews, also a plated striker case containing spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, with very little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks, mostly on buttstock, with one or two on forend. Case leather is excellent, with one or two minor scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some light compressions. Most accessories are still wrapped in their orig tissue. A fine handling small bore Purdey pleasingly embellished. 49627-1 MGM358 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2260

*ELEGANT AND DYNAMIC KEN HUNT ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID JAMES PURDEY “QUAIL GUN” WITH CASE.

SN 28926. Cal. 12 ga. Finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, flat, matted game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bottom of left bbl is stamped with barrel makers initials “E.C” (Ted Combin). Tube nos. 75419 and 75420 are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley patent, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights in typical Purdey house style. “J. Purdey & Sons” is gold inlaid in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved with exceptional gold inlaid portrait of on-coming quail with finely detailed engraved background, along with “Quail” “Gun” in gold. This truly fine engraving is by the renowned Ken Hunt, formerly exclusively a Purdey engraver, working freelance since the late ’50’s. His signature appears on trigger plate along with date ’87. Single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved and has SN on tang, which extends to composition cap with large inset gold oval. Exceptional dark marbled, stump figured, red-toned, European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black leather covered pad. Typical drop points are behind locks. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. “LARRY” in individually inlet gold letters, is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “PB” (Phil Butcher). Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.016 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers brown leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has small paper Purdey “Graham Rust” label in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc cleaning rod, still in its orig wrapper, along with other implements including broken case extractor, spare striker bottle with spare strikers, oil bottle, and pair of snap caps, all still in their wrappings. Also included is Purdey instruction and maintenance booklet. PROVENANCE: Email to owner from James Purdey outlining specifications of this gun, including Ken Hunt’s engraving, “Spring bladed” front trigger, and gold letters LARRY. This gun was made especially for Larry Sheerin, renowned sportsman, rancher, investor, Colt collector, adventurer, and publisher of the “American Gun” 1961-1962, and “Antique Arms Annual 1971”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, showing evidence of light field use. Bbl blue is slightly thinning at breech ends, and silvered at muzzles, with scratches on bottoms. Case hardening of action is thinning and silvering on beads and fences, but is mostly vibrant. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silvered on bead. Stocks are very dry, but retain nearly all their orig Slackum finish, with some very light marks and spotting. Leather on pad shows some rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop shows little wear. Ejectors are in time. Case leather shows some light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, a bit musty. Labels are excellent. Accessories still unwrapped. A lovely late Purdey gun engraved by one of the all time masters. 49467-2 MGM203 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2261

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*EXCEPTIONAL KEN HUNT ENGRAVED AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND FORENDS WITH CASE.

SN 28489. (1981) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 28″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted ribs. “1” and “2” are gold inlaid at rear portions of ribs. Tops of bbls are engraved with Purdey’s Audley House London address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke percentages are engraved on bottoms of rear lumps; with bbl set no. “1” marked “R 70%”, “L 75%”. Bbl set no. “2” is marked “R 40%” “L 55%”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “AH” (Alf Harvey). Importers name and address are marked on bottom ribs, where covered by forends (Ron Coleman). Bottoms of ribs are also gold inlaid “12 – GA 2-3/4 MAG”. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective sgl trigger. Action and lockplates are tastefully engraved with 40 – 50% coverage well cut, large, shaded acanthus, as counterpoint to exceptional relief gold inlaid, finely detailed, renditions of ducks modeled on Texas waterfowl stamps from 1981 and 1982, with pair pintails behind stalks of wild rice (?) on left (modeled after the 1982 stamp), and swimming mallards behind cattails on right (1981). Fences are exquisitely relief gold inlaid with rose blossoms and foliage. “J. Purdey & Sons” and “London” are gold inlaid on each side of action. Bottom of action portrays finely limned portrait of spaniel retrieving ring necked pheasant. This fine work is by famed engraver, Ken Hunt, whose signature appears at the bottom of both duck scenes. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is blued and engraved en suite with action and has SN at grip. Lightly streaked and nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points and checkering. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Gun is provided with two interchangeable forends, one classic splinter, the other a large beavertail, both with Anson releases, and with irons marked with actioners initials “PD” (Peter Delay, third generation Purdey actioner). BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.021 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight with splinter forend: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight with beavertail forend: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners and central brown brass medallion, is lined in royal blue cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with 1981 and 1982 Texas waterfowl stamps, under plexiglass, each depicting duck scenes found on this gun. Case contains 2-pc black nylon and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, along with a broken cartridge extractor and striker bottle under covered compartment. Also included are a pair of Purdey marked snap caps, and a squarish oil bottle engraved with crossed guns over “Purdey”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing limited field use, with only a hint of high edge wear on all metal finishes, and some light marks on buttstock and splinter forend. Beavertail forend has some scuffs and rubs on right side, with two small fingernail sized dents in checkering. Hinge pin shows nearly all of its fire blue, and ribs of cocking indicators are silvered. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Mechanically crisp, with nicely timed ejectors, and smooth working trigger. Case leather is excellent with a number of light scuffs and marks. Interior cloth shows slight compressions and light soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. A truly lovely and versatile work of art. 49417-25 MGM348 (37,500-57,500) – Lot 2262

*FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND HUEY CASE.

SN 28797. (1985) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 30″ Chopper lump bbls are both fitted with narrow, swamped, concave game ribs, engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and with Audley Street London address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “AS” (Tony Smith). Importers name and address is engraved in very small lettering on bottoms of right bbls (G & H). Typical Beesley patent self opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Purdey house style with well cut, small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London” and “England”. Trigger guard is engraved with larger open scroll, and has SN at grip. Well marbled and somewhat figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock features American fluted comb, typical drop points, and checkering. Individual gold initials “MJR” are inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay Jr) are on iron. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Very fine tan leather motor case by Huey (no. 1534) has brass corners and inset bail type brass carrying handles on ends. Interior is lined in burgundy suede, and has lift out tray for action and forend, covering bbl compartment at bottom. A gold embossed black leather Purdey label is in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains Purdey marked 2-pc black nylon and brass cleaning rod, with mop and brush in covered compartment. Top tray is french fitted for turnscrew, which is in another compartment still wrapped in orig tissue. Also included is a Purdey marked square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of only very light field use, retaining essentially all of its finishes on wood and metal, with just a hint of silvering on the sharpest edges, and the lightest of handling marks in wood. Mechanically crisp, except right ejector live with 30″ bbls (most likely needs lubrication). Case and accessories are excellent. 49417-24 MGM349 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2263

*VERY FINE PURDEY EXTRA FINISH GAME/SKEET GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 27589. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made in 1968) 26″ (gold inlaid S at rear) and 28″ Chopper lump bbls, both sets with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, are engraved with Purdey name and Audley House address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on the bottoms of both bbl sets, along with bbl makers initials “BF” (Brian Frost). Tube nos. 70623 and 70624 are on 28″ bbls, which also have choke markings of 60% and 70% engraved on rear lump. Tube nos. 70625 and 70626 are on 26″ bbls with 40% and 50% engraved on rear lump. Coin finished Beesley patent, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold-plated internals and trigger, hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective sgl trigger. Action is also fitted with hand detachable locks, using Purdey’s system of toggles similar to the Holland system, but with one for each individual lock with half threads requiring only a quarter turn to remove pin. Action is engraved with very attractive, large, open, scrolling acanthus with strap work highlights in a Purdey “extra finish” pattern, first done in the 1930’s by Harry Kell. This engraving is very well cut, and nicely shaded, possibly the work of Ken Hunt, but no signature found. Scroll on fences is in somewhat deeper relief. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottom of action, along with “LONDON ENGLAND”. Matching small bow trigger guard has SN engraved on tang. Lightly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over engraved steel buttplate, matching remainder of gun. Stock also features classic drop points and checkering, along with individual gold initials “CB” inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, serves both bbl sets, and has SN engraved on iron, which is also stamped with actioners initials “B.D” (Ben Delay, most likely Jr.). 26″ BBL SET: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.002 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28″ BBL SET: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Imod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central round medallion is embossed “Conley Brooks” (matching initials on toe line) and “Minneapolis, Minn” on top. Interior with space for both bbls, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and a charge card for this gun and both bbls. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and chamber brush in covered compartment, Purdey marked square oil bottle and snap caps. Other accessories include plated striker bottle with spare strikers, broken case extractor, striker key and two turnscrews with ebonized handles, and key. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use. 26″ bbls are lightly silvered on sharp edges, with some light marks. 28″ Bbls have some light spotting. Coin finish of action is excellent, some darkening due to accumulation of oil. Stocks have a number of light marks and scratches in their orig “slacum” finish, which is presently quite dry. Some scratches are somewhat deeper on right side toward butt, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. 28″ bbls have a hint of looseness and are slightly off face. 26″ bbls are tighter, but still very slight light visible at face of right bbl, otherwise mechanically excellent. Drop is excellent with both sets of bbls. Case leather is very fine to excellent with some light marks and slight corrosion on brass. Interior cloth is excellent with marks and compressions from action and bbls. Accessories are good, somewhat corroded. 49305-18 MGM273 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2264

VERY FINE PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 15757. (1897) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Starting with a fine antique heavy proof pigeon gun, this fine work of useful art has been created. 30″ Chopper lump bbls, fitted with matted, concave rib marked “MADE IN ENGLAND”. “J. Purdey & Sons London” are deeply engraved in Gothic script on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “WH” (William Hill). Tube nos “18564” and “18565” are on loop. Heavy Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, side clips, hidden third fastener, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers with blades heat blued. This fine action has recently been beautifully refinished, handsomely engraved, and gold inlaid by renowned engraver Philippe Grifnee, now deceased. Fences are relief carved with strawberry foliage, flowers, and berry. Remainder of action and lockplates are dramatically engraved with large scrolling acanthus having strapwork highlights and dark shading. This exquisite work is background for relief gold inlays of game birds; pair of Canada geese are flying over scroll on left lockplate, and a pair of mallards are taking wing on right. Bottom of action portrays a walking wild turkey. “James Purdey & Sons” is gold inlaid in Gothic script within rectangular devices on each side of action. Tips of lock pins are fire blued. Mr. Grifnee’s signature appears on trigger plate to the left of front trigger. Trigger guard with matching scroll has SN gold inlaid on tang. Exceptionally fine, newly made, dark marbled and flame figured European walnut round knob buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over reddish leather covered pad. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “JPA”. Matching splinter ejector forend is stamped with actioners initials “S.P.” (Sol Prentice) and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.025 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Fine quality leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains Purdey marked round oil bottle and snap caps, as well as unmarked horn handled striker key and chamber brush. Leather case contains brush, mop, and jag. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a best London black, with a few very light marks. Action retains nearly all of its blue finish under coin finished engraving, with no noticeable areas of darkening or wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering slightly darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent with a few minor rubs. Accessories are near new. Label has a dime sized scuff at upper left. Simply a lovely gun and a testament to Mr. Grifnee’s artistry. 49183-12 MGM20 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 2265

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NICELY RESTORED ANTIQUE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 14642. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Made in 1893, this early ejector gun has 29″ chopper lump bbls marked with J. Purdey name and South Audley Street address along with Whitworth steel information on narrow, slightly swamped game rib. Rear portion of rib is engraved with “2”, which is also engraved on top lever and forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube nos. 12833 and 12834 are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Purdey house style rose and scroll, which is exceptionally well cut, and most likely done by Purdey head engraver, James Lucas. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. What is most likely orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners has central circular brass medallion on top. Case is lined in burgundy felt and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid along with orig charge card for this gun. Also some paper info labels and business cards. Case contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with short handle with mop, brush and jag, round oil bottle, two A & F marked snap caps, broken case extractor, and pull through field cleaning kit in black morocco wallet. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-blue, with a few light rubs and marks, mostly on left side breech end. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of a dark case hardening re-color. New blue of top lever and trigger guard is slightly silvered. Stocks retain essentially all of a smooth oil refinish, with a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with a number of scuffs, mostly on edges, some light marks. Renewed interior felt is excellent. Leather label is excellent. Paper labels considerably foxed. Long piece of cleaning rod broken and repaired. Other accessories are fine. 49427-3 MGM285 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2266

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PURDEY 28 GAUGE UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN WITH CASE.

SN 10344. (1879) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Very tight chambers. 29″ Steel bbls are fitted with concave, swamped game rib engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “AM” (A. Meers, barrel maker). Loop is stamped “JP”. Lumps are fitted with early style bridled extractor. Round bodied, Jones underlever snap action is fitted with peninsula back action locks fitted with rebounding short serpentine round bodied hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Locks are also fitted with front sliding safeties, typical of rifles. Action also features side clips, third fastener which engages rear lump, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in Purdey house style miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights, as originated by and most likely in this case, done by, head engraver, James Lucas. Blued trigger guard with SN at grip, extends to steel capped pistol grip in rifle fashion. Finely marbled and figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel skeleton type buttplate with rubber insert at center. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.542, right -.541. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.010, right -.012. (confirmed and triple checked) Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality russet leather and oak case with brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has gold embossed Purdey label in lid. Case is nicely fitted for gun and bbls and contains a pair of snap caps and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black, possibly done at time of conversion to shotgun. Action and locks retain over 80% of what appears to be orig case hardening color, under an old over varnish (which is rather gummy so actual percentage difficult to ascertain). Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, but is most likely an old refinish with some light marks, some fairly deep. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, slightly riveled, with some striations and reamer marks. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case is excellent, with some rubs and scuffs in exterior leather. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent. Accessories are excellent. This great handling gun is an excellent candidate for sleeving. 49029-2 MGM73 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2267

LOVELY OLD JAMES PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 9101. (1875) Cal. 10 Bore. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford Street London” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 10 bore and with SN. Lumps are fitted with early type bridled extractor. Bbl makers initials “EB” (Boulter ?) are in front of lump. Robust iron bar, top lever action is fitted with rebounding bar action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Fences are nicely filed. Action also features side clips. (This is a very early use of side clips, another of Purdey’s unsung inventions?) Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll, most likely the work of head engraver, James Lucas. “Purdey” is on each lockplate. “Patent” is on top lever. “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Head of hinge pin is engraved “2”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Dense, well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with metal tip is near fully checkered and attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Very early appearance of actioner’s initials: “A.P” (A. Phillips) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.790, right -.790. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000 (choke had recently been invented, and was not in wide use). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 30 – 40% what appears to be orig brown with further browning and freckling overall. Action and locks retain a considerable amount orig case hardening color where protected, but are mostly a pewter gray to light brown. Stocks retain most of what must be an old refinish, but is possibly orig, over some light marks, checkering lightly freshened. Bores are fine with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. A neat old big bore Purdey made when bar in wood guns were the norm. 49266-6 MGM78 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2268

UNUSUAL J. PURDEY BAR IN WOOD HAMMER SHOTGUN.

SN 10321. (1878) Cal. 12 Bore. 2-3/4″ Chambers (Original). 30″ Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. 314-1/2. Oxford Street. London.” on narrow concave game rib. “Choke” is engraved at breech end. Bbl flats show London proofs for 12 bore with 13 bore muzzles. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Barrel makers initials “EH” (E. Hodges) are on bottom of left bbl. Typical bar in wood action has unusual snap “Daw Lever” (Push forward), nicely filed fences, and is engraved “Patent” on top of breech. Bar action rebounding locks with serpentine hammers are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons”. Trigger plate terminates with small teat. SN is engraved on trigger guard tang. This unusual gun is best quality, but with plain finish. Dark, dense, lightly figured and streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over almost perfectly matching 2-3/4″ wood extension with checkered butt, that has mullered borders, and correct Purdey bump. There is a silver oval on toe line with monogram “GSB” (Factory records state shotgun was made for “General G. Brown”). Stock also features drop points and 18 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Interior of iron is stamped with actioners initial “C” (Crisp). Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Copy of email from Purdey’s with particulars of this gun. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a good deal of their orig brown with some areas of pitting, and a few minor marks at left side of breech. Action and lock plates retain 10-20% orig case color in protected areas, mostly turning to gray brown. Stocks are solid and retain most of their original finish augmented through the years with added oil. Checkering is worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Bores are mostly bright and shiny, but with a few minor pits throughout. Right bbl has some areas of more noticeable pits toward breech, with the exception of the butt extension, this unusual gun has not been messed with, and should make a great shooter. 49266-4 MGM76 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2269

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*WONDERFUL 16 GAUGE J. WOODWARD AND SONS GAME GUN.

SN 6739. (1925) Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons 64. St. James’s Street. London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London one ounce nitro proofs for 2-5/8″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and is fitted with non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and covered by Woodward’s unique T-shaped extension of safety button while in fire position. Action also features gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action is filed with classic Woodward arcaded fences. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut, small scroll with rose bouquet highlights in “best” London style. “J. Woodward & Sons” is in scroll flanked device on each side. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points, and point pattern flat top checkering on long Woodward style grip with hard rubber cap. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (cyl), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality “best” re-black over some light marks, engraving still clear, most likely picked up. Action retains 30 – 40% orig color, strong where protected, mellowing nicely on fences and bottom. Lockplates retain 80 – 90% of their color. Top lever and trigger guard retain essentially all of a fine re-blue, engraving with a hint of softening. Newly made buttstock is of factory quality, and retains nearly all of its fine hand rubbed oil finish. Forend retains most of a fine refinish, checkering very competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A dynamic British “best” small bore, a superb quail or woodcock gun. 49580-1 MGM398 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2270

ANTIQUE JAMES WOODWARD SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUNDED BODY GAME GUN WITH NEW BARRELS BY WOODWARD/ PURDEY WITH CASE.

SN 5063. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1975 London nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with SNs, and Purdey barrel makers initials “JA” (Jack Aldous). Tube nos “73199” and “73200” are on loop. Case hardened round bodied sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features Woodward’s usual T-shaped automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bug eyed tumbler pivots on lockplates, and arcaded fences. Action also features hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Breechface is stamped “THE AUTOMATIC” and “TRADEMARK”. Action is engraved with well cut medium scroll with some rose bouquet highlights in typical Woodward house style. “J Woodward & Sons” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled and very finely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “E.P”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and is engraved “3” on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Very high quality black leather motor case with stitched leather corners by Purdey’s is embossed “J. P. A” on top, has brown canvas outer cover with front leather panel gold embossed “JAY P. ALTMAYER” “MOBILE” “ALABAMA” with black leather trim and snap closure. Case is lined in burgundy velvet with gold embossed Purdey label in lid, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, a bench cloth, and three keys. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine factory black. Action and lockplates retain 20 – 30% of what is possibly orig case hardening color, but may be an old re-color as engraving is just slightly soft. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish, with some light subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some rubs. Case interior is also excellent, near new. A fine antique Woodward with a new lease on life with new factory bbls. 49183-24 MGM190 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2271

JAMES WOODWARD SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUNDED BODY GAME GUN.

SN 5073. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons 64 St James’s Street, London, S.W.” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats have 1969 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of left bbl. There are no other proofs or markings. Coin finished round bodied sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features Woodward’s usual T-shaped automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bug eyed tumbler pivots on lockplates, and arcaded fences. Action also features bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Breechface is stamped “THE AUTOMATIC” and “TRADEMARK”. Action is engraved with well cut medium scroll with some rose highlights in typical Woodward house style. “J Woodward & Sons” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Old English brown pad. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (mod), right -.022 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. Bbls retain over 90% of a satin re-black, engraving picked up. Action is a pleasing silver gray overall. Buttstock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks. Checkering re-cut. Newer forend wood matches well, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent with some exceptionally light frosting at breech end of right bbl, and a light dent 11″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A good shootable antique Woodward. 49305-9 MGM142 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2272

*STUNNING CUSTOM ORDERED PAIR OF GRIFNEE ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 40964/ 40965. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Beautifully struck chopper lump bbls are engraved “Model de Luxe” on swamped concave game ribs. Rear portions are gold inlaid with nos. “1” and “2”, which also appear on top levers and forend tips. Tops of bbls are engraved with makers name and 33 Bruton Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and discrete importers name and address (Armes de Chasse) in very small letters. Bbls are fitted with H&H patented self-opening assist springs. Case hardened Holland & Holland Royal sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE engraved on gold rectangles), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, self detaching sidelock levers, and double triggers. Actions are classically filed with beads and fillets. Actions and lockplates are fully engraved with an interesting and unique semi-relief melange of large open scrolling poppy foliage terminating in blossoms. “Holland & Holland” is deeply engraved on scroll terminated ribands on each side of actions. Backgrounds are nicely shaded, and workmanship is of the highest order, as executed by renowned master engraver, Philippe Grifnee, now deceased. His signature appears on trigger plates. Single beaded blued trigger guards with matching poppies have SNs gold inlaid at grips. Perfectly matched, beautifully marbled and broadly figured flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/8″ over checkered wood butts. Stocks feature diamond hands, drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “JHI”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. This wonderful pair of guns are housed in their fine dark brown leather motor case with brass corners and canvas outer cover with “JHI” on leather patch on front, having dark brown leather trim. Interior is lined with dark green cloth and has gold embossed burgundy leather H&H label in lid. Case contains the usual complement of cleaning equipment and other accessories which have never been unwrapped, along with a H&H bench cloth. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appear to be unfired since proof, with only the faintest of light handling marks on wood and metal, including some assembly and disassembly marks, and extractor wipe marks on breechfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is also near new with only a few light marks on interior from contact with guns. Canvas cover is excellent, slightly faded, with some light marks. An exquisite, perfectly matched pair of London best guns, which would cost in excess of $250,000.00 today if they could be replicated. 49052-3 MGM28 (85,000-125,000) – Lot 2273

*CASED PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS GAME GUNS WITH CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE.

SN 30970/ 30971. (ca 1926) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. These guns have 25″ chopper lump bbls; undoubtedly inspired by the large following attained by Robert Churchill and his XXV gun. (These short barreled guns were not dubbed “Royal Brevis” until after 1931, when all Holland Royals with bbls 28″ or less were referred to by this name.) The bbls of this matched pair, with nos “1” and “2” gold inlaid on rear of ribs, top levers, and forend tips, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street, London” on tops of each bbl set. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and bbls are fitted with 1922 patent self-opening assist spring. Typical H & H Royal actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and H & H patent hand detachable locks. Actions and lockplates are engraved with classic H & H house style large, shaded, open scroll with acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched scroll flanked device at the center of each lockplate. Bottoms of actions are engraved “ROYAL” “SELF-OPENER” and “PATENT 1922”; top levers “ROYAL EJECTOR”. Lightly figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstocks feature diamond hands, drop points, typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold ovals on toe lines. Gun no. “1” has oval engraved “F. S. C” and has unusual rubber faced foam rubber pad, while gun no. “2” has vacant oval and checkered wood butt. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.006 (IC), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-9/16″. Original makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and push button lock, is embossed “F. S. C.” on top. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed H & H label in lid, along with charge card for these particular guns, and H & H notice regarding extractors. Case contains H & H marked round pewter oil bottle, two pairs of Holland marked snap caps, a bone striker case containing four strikers, marked “30770, 30771 spare strikers”, and a nickel-plated tweezer-type broken case extractor. Also included is an oak and leather 16″ x 12″ cartridge magazine with brass corners. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, having Holland & Holland gold embossed black leather label, with five compartments for cartridges. PROVENANCE: Bureau of Customs Certificates of Registration. CONDITION: As found. Gun no. “1”: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig black, slightly thinned at normal carry area. Action and lockplates retain most of their muted orig case hardening color. Orig blue of top lever and trigger guard, is silvering at normal areas of wear. Pad is petrified. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with some minor marks and scratches from normal use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but with areas of what appears to be spots of congealed oil, mostly on top of right bore. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Gun no. “2”: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality re-black. Action and lockplates coin finished and starting to oxidize, mostly on bottom. Forend iron, top lever, and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Buttstock is a new well done replacement. (Tag affixed to trigger guard states “restock exactly the same meas. wood to match no 1 gun”.) Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish, is considerably lighter in color than gun no. “1”, and checkering is sharp. Otherwise shaping and inletting is of factory quality. There are some patches of wax paper adhering to stock near butt. Forend retains its orig finish and has 1″ x 1/8″ piece missing from left front edge. Bores are excellent, smooth, bright, and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is still light in color with some areas of rubbing and scratches. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has some minor insect damage and numerous rubs (some rubbed through) and some soiling. Partitions have been moved and are loose, with some pieces of blocking separated. Accessories are fine. Cartridge magazine leather has darkened, and has some rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has considerable insect damage and mildew. 49316-1, 49316-2, MGM33 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2274

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON GUN TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 33751. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4′ Chambers. 28″ and 26″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, flat, matted ribs, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Rear portions of bottom ribs are engraved “Made in England”. Bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening device. 28″ Bbls (full choke) have gold star at rear portion of rib. Case hardened “Royal” action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Holland’s hand detachable locks. Action and locks are engraved with Holland’s house style, large flying duck motif, with scrolled shaded acanthus background as used on “De-luxe” pigeon and waterfowl guns. “Holland & Holland” is on each side of action. Top lever is engraved “Model De-Luxe”. Trigger plate is engraved “Holland’s Single Trigger”. Fences are deeply carved with relief scrolled acanthus. Single beaded trigger guard bow is engraved with another flying duck. SN is in scrolled riband at grip. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over plain brown pad, and features long Monte Carlo comb, drop points, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with Gothic initials “J R G”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 28″ BBL set “gold star”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037, right -.038. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 15-1/4″. 26″ BBL set: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 15-1/4″. Makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed with gold initials “J R G” on lid. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth with black H & H label, charge card with information for this particular gun, and gun cleaning instructions label. Case contains two-piece beech and brass cleaning rod with cleaning mop and jag in black leather wallet, unmarked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, broken cartridge extractor, and a key. PROVENANCE: Factory “weapon history” giving particulars of this gun, and all specifications match. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, with some slight silvering at muzzles and breeches. Mid beads have been removed from ribs. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered giving depth to engraving on bottom, beads, and fences. Lockplates retain 50 – 80% of their orig case hardening color, left silvered toward front, and right considerably silvered at rear, all from normal handling and use. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, possibly with some oil rubbed in over the years, with a number of minor knocks and dings, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has numerous minor scuffs and some slight soiling. Straps replaced. Orig handle is good. Interior cloth is deeply marked and soiled by contact with gun, one area rubbed through. Makers label is excellent, paper labels foxed. Accessories are excellent. A very fine, unrestored, and unusual, heavy Holland. 49183-11 MGM19 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2275

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*FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 27028. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with narrow, swamped game rib gold inlaid “1” at rear of rib (gun was no. “1” of a pair, “1” is also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street, London,”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 1914 vintage Vienna proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Typical sidelock Royal action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Holland Royal style with near full coverage of varying sized open, shaded scroll, with acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Top lever is engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Trigger guard bow is also scroll engraved. SN is on short tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features diamond grip with standard point pattern checkering, drop points, and a gold oval on toe line with monogram “GG” under the crown of a baronet. Matching splinter ejector forend stamped “STEEL” on iron, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Stock is considerably cast on. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black with some subsequent marks and flecks. Action cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of an old hand rubbed oil finish over numerous light marks. A retracting sling has been removed from butt, with matching piece of wood installed, and a patch set into bottom rib where attaching eye once resided. Pad is new. Bores are fair, with scattered pitting throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 49604-1 MGM381 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2276

*20 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOMINION GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 34485. (ca 1953) Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Dominion” on swamped concave game rib, and with “Holland & Holland” and “98, New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, which has been struck out, and with subsequent London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Small, case hardened, round bodied action fitted with back action sidelocks, features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 60% coverage well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “DOMINION” “MODEL”. Left head of hinge pin is engraved “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll engraving. SN is at grip. Nicely marbled and stump figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather covered pad. Typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Orig makers brown canvas case with stitched leather trim is embossed “M. K. M.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with silver embossed black leather label in lid, along with instruction label and charge card for this gun. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, H&H marked round oil bottle, tweezers type broken case extractor, and some Parker Hale cleaning patches. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig black, with some light marks. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig case hardening color, which is quite strong and vibrant, silvered a bit on bottom of action. Top lever and trigger guard appear to be sympathetically re-blued over a few light marks. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some raised grain, and a few marks and dings. Butt portion had a light refinish at time of installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is just a bit loose, and bbls a bit off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case exterior is fine, canvas slightly faded and stained. Leather trim beginning to detach. Handle is fine. Interior cloth is fine with some light staining and a bit of mildew. Labels are very fine, instruction label considerably foxed, charge card lightly foxed. Accessories are good. A well balanced British small bore. 49469-3 MGM187 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2277

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “SUPER TRAP” SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 37210. (ca 1963) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Mono-bloc bbl is fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib, rear portion of which is engraved “Holland & Holland.” “13, Bruton Street, London.” in unmatted rectangle. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chamber. Case hardened Anson Deeley type boxlock action has scalloped fence and is engraved with 60% coverage large shaded scroll with geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is in riband on each side of action. Top lever, floorplate, and single beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo comb measures 14-3/4″ over thick leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has friction release with captive screw as security. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restrictions: .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig London black with some slight silvering on sharp edges. Action retains over 90% of its orig case hardening color, lightened on bottom and silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what may be their orig finish but is possibly an old glossy refinish, checkering lightly worn. Pad is new. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. The “Super Trap” was made in limited quantities starting in the 1960’s. The last was produced in 1980. 49183-22 MGM22 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2278

*ASPREY’S OF LONDON BEST PINLESS SIDELOCK SELF-OPENING EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1515. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. One of 152 total guns and rifles made since 1990 by this very old London firm, which entered the fine gun market in the late 1980’s. They hired ex H & H employees when that company was acquired by Chanel. They ceased gun and rifle production in 2006 under the direction of a new owner. All guns they made were of the highest order of workmanship, and were made for clients such as H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, Gen. Schwarzkopf, and both Presidents George Bush. This particular example has 28″ chopper lump steel bbls with swamped, plain game rib, gold inlaid “Asprey”, and engraved “New Bond Street, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1992 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on the bottoms of both bbls, and bbls are fitted with H & H type self-opening assist spring. Case hardened pinless sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut semi-relief, large, open, shaded scroll with geometric band borders. Relief of fence engraving is somewhat deeper. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “Asprey London”. Blued top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with matching scroll. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown leather covered pad, and features diamond grip, drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “JNC”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.027 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers russet leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion, engraved “J.N.C”, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has burgundy leather Asprey label on lid. Accessories include horn handled brass chamber brush, ebonite and brass 2-pc cleaning rod with mop and jag, as well as Asprey marked brass oil bottle, and brass headed snap caps with ebonite bodies. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little use, with a few minor marks on lustrous blue of bbls and oil finish of wood. High points on beads of action are slightly silvered, as is engraving at grip of trigger guard. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs and some discoloration from brass polish. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories. 49183-25 MGM34 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2279

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE KEN HUNT ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID JOHN RIGBY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 18298. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid “J. Rigby & Co 13, Pall Mall. London.” in Old English script on slightly swamped game rib. There are 2″ triangles of well cut acanthus at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. SN is stamped on rear lump. Case hardened sidelock action is engraved with Rigby SN on water table, along with “A&S” (Abbiatico & Salvinelli) and their production number “15”. (This is one of the first guns made by this prestigious firm after reforming the company to produce only the best.) Action is filed in traditional Rigby style with heavy bolsters to action and carved foliate fences. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is also fitted with secondary plungers which protrude through water table and interact with cocking rods (assisted opening?). Action is engraved with near full coverage large, open acanthus and scroll, with floral highlights in stippled shaded backgrounds. “J. Rigby & Co” and “London” are gold inlaid on bottom, as well as on front portion of lockplates, which are semi-relief gold inlaid with game scenes. These nicely detailed scenes are of a trio of flushing pheasant in open cropland on left, and a trio of ducks settling into marsh on right. Grass in foreground is lightly gold-washed. This fine engraving is signed by master engraver, Ken Hunt, with a date of ’80, at the bottom of each scene. Trigger guard bow portrays a flying snipe in gold, with SN relief gold inlaid at grip. Beautifully veined, nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points and closely spaced checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (full), right -.011 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. High quality oak and brown leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Rigby label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in black leather wallet, along with a pair of snap caps and a Rigby marked square oil bottle. A covered compartment contains a tweezers type broken case extractor, and the key. PROVENANCE: Griffin & Howe flyer where this gun is listed for sale. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly along toe line of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case has a number of marks and long scrapes in its leather. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has some light compressions and soiling from contact with bbls and action. Accessories are fine. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-27 MGM350 IVORY (23,500-33,500) – Lot 2280

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PAIR OF EARLY WESTLEY RICHARDS DELUXE HAND DETACHABLE LOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 15817/ 15818. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1899 Vintage. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with deeply swamped, narrow, game ribs, and are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS 178 NEW BOND ST LONDON.” and “WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on tops. Rib extensions are scroll engraved and gold inlaid with “1” or “2”. These numbers also appear in gold on top levers and Deeley catches on forends. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “WHITWORTH STEEL”. Case hardened, scallop-backed actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, dbl triggers, and Westley Richards patented sliding third fasteners. Actions are also fitted with very early Deeley patent hand detachable locks. Locks are engine turned and engraved “Patent 17731” and “1897”. They are marked for “left” and “right”. Floorplates are of early removable type. Water tables are stamped with patent information and use numbers “18” and “19”. Actions are embellished in “Deluxe” style with deep chiseled acanthus fences and near full coverage of exceptionally well cut open shaded scroll surrounding rather naive game scenes; gun no. “1” has a single running rabbit on left side, with a pair of rabbits on left side of gun no “2”. Right side of gun “1” depicts a trio of pheasant (?) in mountainous background, gun no. “2” has a pair of standing partridges. Circular scenes on trigger plates each depict a single snipe. A pheasant is on trigger guard bow of gun “1”, and a trio of grouse on gun “2”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on both sides of action on both guns. Well matched, nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15″ over 1/2″ thick checkered horn buttplates. Standard checkering is at grips. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forends have inset horn tips and Deeley releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.002 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers oak and leather case, possibly original, is finished in typical Westley Richards style, has been re-lined in green cloth with Westley Richards paper labels reinstalled. Case has space for both guns, and contains two pairs of snap caps and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining essentially all well done finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Engraving slightly softened on blued parts. Bores are excellent with some light striations, and a few light pits. Left bbl of gun “1” is slightly rivilled 10″ back from muzzle. Actions are tight. Gun no. “1” is somewhat off face. Gun “2” is on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time on gun “1”, in time on gun “2”. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous scuffs and marks. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Orig labels are considerably foxed, chipped, and soiled. 49416-4 MGM282 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2281

*20 BORE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 17365. (1912) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 26″ chopper lump bbls with concave game ribs, are both engraved “Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel” and “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London” on ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with 1957 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with earlier Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth steel logos, production numbers, and SNs. Ogee backed hand detachable sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards typical long dolls head rib extension and bolt third fastener, single trigger, and early type detachable locks with removable floorplate. Locks are stamped with Westley Richards patent use no. 2080. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut open scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” and “PATENT ONE TRIGGER”. Top lever is engraved “2” which also appears on forend iron. Blued floorplate is fully scroll engraved. Trigger guard is engraved with pointing setter on bow, and SN at grip. Beautifully figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over what appears to be orig checkered horn buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset hard rubber tip and Deeley release. Blued bbl flats: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Polished bbl flats: Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (full), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed “J. T. W.” on top, and is lined in green cloth, with Westley Richards Conduit Street label in lid. Case with space for action and both sets of bbls, contains 3-pc brass and ebony small bore cleaning rod with mop, brush, and Turks head, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and a Westley Richards marked horn handled turnscrew. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a sympathetic satin rust blue, engraving very slightly softened, and some light rubs. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is almost completely pewter gray. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain approx 95% of that blue, with silvering from normal hand wear on front of floorplate, thumbpiece, and trigger guard tang. Screw slots show some use and abuse. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig oil finish with some subsequent oil rubbed in as maintenance, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls, which are both on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. Forend wood has shrunk away from iron. Case leather is still mostly light in color, with a considerable number of rubs, marks, and scratches. Straps are good. Handle is very tender. Interior cloth is good with some staining, fading and considerable rubs. Label is foxed with some rubs through, and chips. Accessories are fine. A great handling, solid little gun. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49392-1 MGM196 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2282

NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 14712. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed Whitworth steel bbls are so marked on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls have Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. Anson Deeley boxlock (patent use no. 10556) action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), Westley Richards patent third fastener with dolls head extension, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut small scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in ribands on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued, and also scroll engraved. Trigger guard has hunting dog on bow, and SN at grip. Very finely made new stocks, possibly by Westley Richards as style and quality is of that caliber, consist of nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered and drop points are classic Westley type. Point pattern checkering is very well executed and borderless. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip, fitted with Deeley ejector, has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (extra full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 15”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Newer bbls are nicely struck and retain nearly all of what appears to be a fine satin re-black. Action is coin finished, engraving still clear. Top lever and floorplate are re-blued, and retain over 90% of that blue, engraving slightly washed. New trigger guard is silvered at grip. Newly made stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering still light in color, and lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Bottom portion of third bite on rib extension is broken off. 49183-21 MGM24 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2284

*SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN T9368. (1928) Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl fitted with slightly raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London.” on top of bbl at left side of rib. There are triangles of large scroll engraving at breech end, and left ejector reinforce is engraved “Paul H. Watkin”. Case hardened boxlock action features pivoting third fastener engaging dolls head extension. Trigger is checkered. Breech area is nicely filed and action is engraved with 80% coverage large shaded scroll. “Westley Richards & Co” is in scrolled riband on each side. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is on tang which extends to engraved silver grip cap. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over 1-1/2″ Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching long beavertail type forend fits into dual loops for added strength, and has Deeley release engaging front loop. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restrictions: .044 (extra full). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig blue, but is most likely an old re-blue, done before name was put on left side. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, the balance silver gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old oil refinish with numerous marks and scratches, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bore is fine with numerous striations. Action is tight. Extractor appears to be repaired and replaced. Extractor function but ejector will not trip. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49535-1 MGM369 IVORY (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2285

*DAVID MCKAY BROWN ROUND ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES, AND BOOK.

SN 7524. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who has been keeping the Dickson round action tradition alive, has 28″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with narrow, flat, matted rib. Right side of top bbl is engraved “David McKay Brown (Gunmakers), 32, Hamilton Road, Bothwell”. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with 1993 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with SN. Case hardened, round bodied, trigger plate, low profile, OU action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut, medium, open shaded scroll. “David McKay Brown” is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are engraved to match action. SN is at grip. Attractive, classic marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and gold oval engraved “LBL” on toe line. Slim matching forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.735, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.025, bottom -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Exceptional quality walnut and black morocco leather case with embossed gold line embellishment on top, has two key locks. Interior is lined in scarlet leather with embossed gold filigree decoration around border of lid. Leather is also embossed with McKay Brown name and address, “ROUND ACTION GAME GUN”, and “Serial No. 7524”. Bottom, also in red leather is french fitted for stock and action, bbls, and an array of high quality accessories including: 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, horn handled chamber brush, 3 horn-handled turnscrews, pair of horn and brass snap caps, round polished brass oil bottle, round polished brass vaseline bottle, and two keys. Also included is book, DAVID MCKAY BROWN; SCOTLAND’S GUN AND RIFLE MANUFACTURER by Donald Dallas. PROVENANCE: Various articles on McKay Brown Gunmakers, and consignors notes on this gun including information that bbl maker was Jim McDonald, and that this gun is listed by number in the McKay Brown book, internals are gold plated, and case was made by Arno Werner, book binders to Harvard University. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains approx 95% of its orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and at rear of top tang. Temper blue of safety is silvered, as is top lever thumbpiece. Bluing on trigger guard is thinning and silvering at grip. Stocks retain a few light handling marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior case leather is excellent with a few slight rubs and compressions. Handle is excellent. Interior leather is excellent with some slight rubs. Accessories are excellent. Book is new, still in its shrink wrap. 49183-7 MGM126 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2289

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*CLASSIC DICKSON ROUND ACTION GAME GUN.

SN 5622. (1904) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29″ Bbls have been expertly and almost invisibly sleeved, and are fitted with narrow, concave game rib engraved “John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street. Edinburgh”. “1” is engraved at rear portion, and also engraved on top lever, and inlaid in silver on central diamond of forend. (Factory records indicate that this gun was paired with gun “5702” ten months later.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs at 3 tons and for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, slim, round bodied, trigger plate, ejector action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pivoting third bite, and double triggers. Action is engraved with classic rose and scroll, as usually executed by Jack Sumner. “John Dickson & Son” is on each side. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “W. M. L”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue, most likely applied at time of sleeving. Engraving slightly softened. Action retains over 80% of a sympathetic color re-hardening, again engraving slightly softened. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of their re-blue. Stocks retain over 90% of a hand rubbed oil finish with several light marks, a few a bit deeper, wood slightly below metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent with one or two small dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Right ejector will not set. All in all, a good shootable Dickson, given a new lease on life with a well done sleeving job. 49305-10 MGM125 C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2291

*SCARCE E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIERE PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “WOODWARD PATTERN” OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3851. (ca 1927) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with solid, matted, flat rib are engraved “E. J. Churchill. (Gunmakers). Ltd” and “39 To 42. Leicester Square. London. England.” on top bbl either side of rib. Breech end of top bbl has 1″ triangles of well cut shaded scroll. Ejector bosses and forend housing are also scroll engraved. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers and “CHOKE”. Robust, case hardened, low profile OU action with trunnions similar to the Woodward OU, is stocked to the fences and fitted with Churchill’s pinless sidelocks. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with complete coverage of medium and small well cut shaded scroll with scroll borders. “E. J. CHURCHILL” is in scroll terminated riband on each lockplate. “The – PREMIERE – Quality” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Top lever, trigger plate, and double beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over reddish brown Decelerator pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and individual gold initials “NS” inlet on toe line. Matching small ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.730. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.032 (full). Wall thickness: top -.018, bottom -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. What appears to be orig makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed “NORMAN SLADE” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Churchill’s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains a pair of Churchill marked snap caps, Churchill marked square oil bottle, as well as a mop and brush. PROVENANCE: Copy of Rendcombian Society Newsletter, mentioning Mr. Slade, under “old news” where it states “Norman Slade (1929-36) writes to say that he was in the Sudan 1942-55, with military and civil medical services, and is now a consultant urologist with Bristol hospitals.” A listing of Churchill gun numbers. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, with some slight subsequent silvering, engraving still clear. Case hardening of action is mostly faded to a pleasing silver gray with a considerable amount of color still left where protected by fence. Top lever, forend iron, trigger plate and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks have a glossy refinish over a number of marks and scratches, and retain nearly all of that finish. Pad is relatively new. Checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are excellent, with no noted dents. Action is tight. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still mostly light in color, darkened on edges with chipping and rubs, mostly on edges and corners. Handle is good. Interior cloth is very good with areas patched with leather where rubbed through, lightly soiled. Accessories are good. Snap caps show lots of wear and tear. An unusual heavy proof British OU. 49183-28 MGM33 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2293

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*CHURCHILL XXV “FIELD” QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3649. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ (XXV) chopper lump bbls are fitted with Churchill rib, rear portion gold inlaid “XXV”. Tops of bbls are engraved with E. J. Churchill’s name and Leicester Square address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot and with 1995 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls and loop are stamped with SN, and rear portion of bottom rib engraved with importers name and address (Woodcock Hill). Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights in classic London style. Each lockplate is engraved “E. J. Churchill” and bottom of action is engraved “The Field” “XXV” (in gold), and “MODEL”. Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll. SN is at grip. Darkly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, classic checkering, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8 “. Orig makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C.E.C.M.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Churchill’s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, and a pair of Churchill marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Orig Bill of sale. dated 8 Nov 1927 to CEC. Miller, Esq. for gun, case, cartridges, and shooting, along with stamp duty certificate. Also included is an old hang tag with Mr. Miller’s name on it. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, before import by Woodcock Hill. Bbls retain essentially all of a best London black. Action retains 85 – 90% case hardening color, thinned on bottom and fences, silvered on beads. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks, and a couple of scratches, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very good, with considerable darkening and many rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth is good, considerably soiled from contact with gun and bbls, with some rubs through. Accessories are good. Despite the present day preference for long bbls there is still a place for these dynamic short barreled guns, especially for grouse hunting and other close quarter work. 49469-2 MGM186 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2294

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*VERY FINE 28 GAUGE CHURCHILL “REGAL” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8975. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Finished in 1968) 26″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with Churchill rib, are engraved “Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd.” and “7, Bury Street. St. James’s London, England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1968 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls, and loop is stamped “Made in England”. Small sized, scallop-backed, case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with approx 70% coverage well cut, varying sized scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Churchill” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Blued floorplate is also scroll engraved, surrounding “THE REGAL”. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are also blued. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad, and features typical drop points and checkering at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “R.S”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.547, right -.548. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is embossed “R.S.” in gold on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Churchill label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, ebony handled turnscrew, pair of snap caps, and a Churchill marked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Voluminous information and correspondence between Mr. Schrieber and factory regarding production, delivery, and import of this gun, along with invoice with export price of 250 pounds for the gun and extra for the pad, initials, and case. Richard Schrieber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig finish with some sharp edge wear and light marks. Sharp edges at bottom of action are beginning to silver, as is thumbpiece. Trigger guard is considerably silvered at grip. There are some light handling marks in orig rubbed oil finish of wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather has some marks and rubs, but is generally excellent. Handle is missing. Interior cloth is excellent, with some compressions and marks. Accessories are excellent. A very fine small bore gun. 49311-5 MGM275 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2295

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*CHURCHILL XXV LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK GAME GUN W/CASE.

SN 5418. 12 ga. ca 1936. 25″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: Imp.cyl./Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Marked in gold “XXV” near breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety, assisted opener. Straight grip stock with gold oval, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over checkered butt. Buttstock has 2″ extension and leather cheek mount installed. Splinter forearm with Curtis release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is near full coverage, scroll and floral engraved, marked in a banner on both sides “E. J. Churchill”. Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved as is trigger guard and top lever “SAFE” in gold in front of safety and “XXV” in gold on bottom of frame. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 1 oz. Accompanied by a Maker’s leather toe under “VC” case with accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 85-90% orig blue finish with a few light handling marks. Sling swivel mount installed on bottom rib. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case color on sides. Trigger guard and floorplate retain 85-90% high gloss blue finish as does top lever. Buttstock, modified as noted above with extension and cheek piece and forearm retain most of a nicely restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is very good with some soiling and repairs. A well-loved family heirloom. 49582-1 JSL256 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2296

*MATCHED PAIR OF SUPERBLY REFURBISHED STEPHEN GRANT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 8044/ 8045. (1919) Cal. 12 ga. Starting with a fine orig pair of actions, these great guns have been completely refurbished and now sport new bbls and stocks, as well as complete refinishing and rebuilding of mechanisms. Many of these guns were done by Ken Duglin when he was proprietor of Atkin, Grant, and Lang. These guns have new beautifully struck 30″ chopper lump bbls, gold inlaid “1” and “2” toward centers of narrow game ribs. (“1” and “2” are also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips.) Tops of bbls are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons.” and “7. Bury Street. St. James’s London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottom of bbl of gun “1”, and engraved on bottom of bbl of gun “2”. Case hardened bar lock sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Actions are nicely filed with fillets and beads, and Stephen Grant’s classic fluted fences. Actions and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage well cut medium and small scroll with acanthus on flutes. “Stephen Grant & Sons” is on each lockplate. Best London new stocks are of exceptionally fine dark veined and lightly figured European walnut (buttstock of gun “2” is somewhat lighter in color). Stocks feature straight grips, checkered wood butts, classic drop points and checkering, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “L.C”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (mod), right -.013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (mod), right -.012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Note: guns are “cast on” approx 1/2″. Best quality oak and leather two-gun case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is in brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim. Central panel on top is embossed “L. C.” Case is lined in scarlet cloth with Grant paper label with Broomhill Leys, Windmill Road address. Case contains 2-pc black composition and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in leather wallet, Atkin, Grant and Lang marked square oil bottle, and 2 marked pairs of AGL snap caps. Covered compartment with brass knob holds the key. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as completely factory re-conditioned with new bbls and stocks. Guns retain essentially all “best” finishes on wood and metal, with just a hint of silvering on action beads, thumbpieces, and sides of trigger guard bows. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent, near new in all respects. A lovely pair of guns ready for another century of enjoyment. 49305-5 MGM191 (26,000-36,000) – Lot 2298

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Please Note: Gun was ordered by Abercrombie & Fitch in 1926 as a Single Trigger Gun. Double triggers and new trigger guard added more recently as was truck case.

*DAINTY 20 GAUGE JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH “PATENT TURNING FLAP” HAND DETACHABLE LOCKS WITH CASE.

SN 15951. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made ca 1920) 28-3/8″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son. 7 Bury Street. St. James’s London.” on narrow, slightly swamped game rib, with extension for third fastener. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 and for 1 oz with “LC” (long chamber) mark. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “JL&S”. Scaled down sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), pivoting third fastener, and double triggers. Locks are fitted with seldom seen Lang’s patented “turning flap” hand detachable feature, with detent depressed with thumbnail allowing door to open. A quarter turn of the door releases locks for removal. It appears this is a predecessor to (but in this catalogers opinion is prior to) Lang’s famous key lock. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage well cut rose and scroll. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. “LANG PATENT” is on each takedown door. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Typical drop points and checkering are at semi-diamond grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. What appears to be orig leather case with brass corners is embossed “Carlos Quintana FLORIDA 980″ on top. Interior is lined in green cloth with gold embossed brown leather Lang label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: ca 1925 Lang catalog with p. 18 describing the detachable lock system, with an add on price of 6 pounds 6 shillings. Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, thinned from hand wear and with a few light marks. Action retains 15 – 25% orig case hardening color where protected. Lockplates retain about half of their orig color. Top lever is considerably silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard is lightly silvered, after re-blue. Stocks retain a goodly amount of what appears to be their orig finish, with open grain. Butt portion refinished at time of installation of newer pad. Stocks have normal handling marks, checkering is somewhat worn. There is a 1/2” stress crack behind each lockplate, neither flex. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with numerous scuffs and remnants of some old labels. Newer interior cloth is excellent. Label is excellent with a couple of rubs. 49427-6 MGM276 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2299

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*UNUSUAL JOSEPH LANG OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 15521. (ca 1913) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “1112 New Bond Street, London” and with makers name either side of rib on mono-bloc. There are no proofs on the bbls, except for a provisional proof on bottom of mono-bloc. Case hardened, deep OU action is fitted with hand detachable back action sidelocks which detach with spring detents under hinged covers at the rear of each plate. Action has interesting filing of beads and top fence, and is fitted with Lang’s highly regarded single non-selective trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with about 60% coverage well cut medium shaded scroll. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each side of action, and the date “1913” is on the bottom. Blued top lever and small bow trigger guard are scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “F. J. F.” Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.045 (extra full), bottom -.051 (extra full). Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in green cloth. Reproduction paper Joseph Lang label is in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, pair of ejector springs, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 95% of an old re-black with some minor scratches and spotting. Action retains nearly all of a deeply toned re-case color, engraving remains clear. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of their re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with some light spotting and marks. Buttplate is a replacement. Checkering is slightly worn, does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Trigger only fires one bbl. Ejectors do not operate,extract only, mainsprings in case, no trips. Case leather is excellent, but with some marks, slight rubs, and mildew. Interior cloth is excellent. Label has been distressed. Accessories are excellent. The 1939 Stoeger catalog listed the Joseph Lang OU gun at a price of $1045.00. 49029-16 MGM75 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2300

JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 13965. (1905) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son 102. New Bond Street London.” on narrow, swamped game rib. “2” is gold inlaid at breech end (gun was no. 2 of a pair with “2” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “JL&S” and with SNs. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with classic best rose and scroll, with scroll very cleanly cut and nicely shaded. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. Replacement American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over old leather faced Silver pad. Stock features large drop points and point pattern checkering. Orig splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black, engraving lightly softened. Action and lockplates retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, fairly strong where protected. Top lever retains traces of its orig blue. Trigger guard tang has engraving somewhat erased. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, pad petrified and deteriorating. Forend has large 1/2″ x 2″ repair at left tip. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted with one or two minor pings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong but slightly out of time. Gold band missing from right tumbler end. A superb candidate for complete refurbish, but shootable as is. 49305-11 MGM199 (3,000-7,000) – Lot 2301

*28 GAUGE W. & C. SCOTT CHATSWORTH “BEST” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 146686. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow, swamped, concave rib are engraved “W. & C Scott Gunmakers.” “Birmingham England” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of shaded scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom rib and splinter are engraved “Abercrombie & Fitch” and “Houston, Texas”. Loop is stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Small, case hardened, ogee-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded scroll and rose bouquets with geometric borders. “W & C Scott” is on scroll terminated ribbon on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, single beaded trigger guard, and forend iron are also scroll engraved, matching action. “The Chatsworth” is engraved on floorplate, and SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled, lightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A hallmarked vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.548, right -.547. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (full), right -.009 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gold canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather makers label in lid. Case contains 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, and a W & C Scott marked square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Copy of a listing where this shotgun was for sale at Champlin Firearms Inc in 2008, which relates that about 25 of the 200 Chatsworth model guns ever made were 28 bores. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, appears nearly unfired except for proof. It retains essentially all of its classic finishes on wood and metal with only a few of the lightest of handling marks. Case has some light staining and marks on exterior. Interior cloth shows some thinning from insect damage, otherwise is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 49181-35 MGM136 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2302

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*BEAUTIFUL W.C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE 16 GA.

SN 75159. Cal. 16 Ga. 27″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length lined rib with steel front bead. Water table marked “THE PREMIER GUN/W.C SCOTT & SON MAKERS”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. 14″ LOP over orig lined horn buttplate, round pistol grip. Splinter forend. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved with multiple game scenes on both side locks, full coverage scroll engraving throughout. Bottom of frame engraved with a large Ruffed Grouse surrounded by fine scroll and is scalloped. The gun also has side clips which are beautifully deeply engraved in an oak leaf pattern. Top lever and top tang fully scroll engraved, as is trigger guard tang and bow. Curtis style forend button and forend metal fully scroll engraved. Bbl wedges engraved in a light oak leaf pattern. The engraving on this gun could be studied for hours. Weight: 6 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of a reblued finish with a few minor light exterior pits towards muzzle, breech engraving has been buffed. Receiver has turned gray, engraving still fairly sharp. Trigger guard is gray with no finish remaining. Checkering slightly worn. Nicely restored stock with numerous light dents and scratches, particularly on right side. Forend wood and checkering is good. Mechanics are fine, ejectors are slightly out of time but otherwise excellent. Bores have been cleaned with scattered frosting. This is really a beautiful high art Scott shotgun. 49272-1 JSL75 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2303

*FINE BIG BORE W. & C. SCOTT MONTE CARLO B HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 73658. (1904) Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Dovetailed bbls with flat, matted, pigeon rib engraved “SCOTT’S IMPROVED BOLT” at breech end, are engraved with Scott’s name, address, and “THE MONTE CARLO B” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/2 oz of shot, and with “W & S” winged bullet logos. Case hardened square back sidelock action features automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, Scott’s patented gas vents, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage well cut various sized scroll. “W & C SCOTT & SON” is on each lockplate, which are also engraved with fine renditions of pigeons in flight. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on grip strap, which is also engraved with “castle” trademark, and extends to steel grip cap. Dark, well marbled, and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over 1-1/2″ thick Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, flat top checkering with line borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Short splinter forend has W & C Scott patent long lever release. Bore diameter: left -.775, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (full), right -.045 (full). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig blue with considerable hand wear toward breech ends, thinning overall, with numerous light marks, and a few spots. Action and lockplates retain approx 50% of their orig case hardening color, balance fading to silver gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, which is a bit dry, and with some light scratches and a few deeper marks, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering is slightly worn. Forend checkering is considerably worn. Pad is new. There is a very slight crack at rear of left lockplate. Bores are excellent, bright, shiny, with a hint of frosting in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49296-5 MGM83 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2304

*CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 120562. Cal. 410 3″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib are engraved “Charles Boswell” “London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, chamber length and undetermined proofs, along with “CB”. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), hidden third fastener, vented strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage large simple scroll. “Charles Boswell” “London” is on bottom of action. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. Plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.410. Bore restrictions: (mod)(cyl). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leather case with brass corners is gold embossed “A. H. HOUGH Thomasville, Ga.” on top. Front is stamped “Made in England”. Interior is lined in green cloth and has new Boswell label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little use, retaining essentially all of its finishes on wood and metal with some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very fine with some light marks and rubs. Newer straps and handle are also fine. Interior is fine. 49512-3 MGM269 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2307

*NICELY REFURBISHED PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 9211/ 9212. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carrs Lane. Birmingham.” on slightly swamped game ribs. Nos. “1” and “2” are engraved on breech ends corresponding to same numerals engraved on top levers and inside of forend irons. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. (Barrel makers numbers are stamped on bottom of bbls, 16009 and 16010.) Boxlock actions are cleaned to dark coin finish and feature automatic safeties, pivoting third fasteners which engage dolls head rib extensions, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with 60% coverage well cut scroll. “William Powell & Son” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard, are also scroll engraved. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Finely matched, nicely marbled and strikingly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butts. Side panels end in nicely shaped drop points. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Silver ovals engraved with crests of shield of arms surmounted by a knight’s helm surrounded by an anchor, are on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Old, possibly original, two gun leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old William Powell label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, and four Powell marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and professionally refurbished, with new bbls and stocks, of high quality. Actions have not been altered or re-color hardened. Bbls retain essentially all of their fine quality orig blue. Actions are nicely toned to dark gray. Other parts re-blued, and retain all of that blue. Very well made new stocks retain essentially all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish, but with some light marks and scratches, associated with limited use. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is darkening, has many scuffs and rubs. New straps and handle are excellent. Renewed interior is excellent. To have the amount of work done on these guns performed today, in England, would run well in excess of $15,000.00. 49181-38 MGM442 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2308

*PAIR OF COGSWELL & HARRISON “AVANT TOUT” SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 43478/ 43479. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with makers name with New Bond Street address, and “THE AVANT TOUT”, on narrow game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “ARCUS” steel trademarks. Bbls are fitted with C&H “Avant Tout” ejector springs. Case hardened sideplated boxlock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden crossbolt third fasteners, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with 50 – 60% coverage well cut medium shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights on sideplates. Each sideplate is also engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd.” Scroll engraved top levers, trigger guards and broad floorplates are blued. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Top action tangs, sideplates, and trigger guard tangs have been bent to accommodate extreme cast off at face (guns were obviously made for someone with a very full figure and face). Stocks curve back in for normal shoulder placement. These unusual stocks are exceptionally well matched with very fine dark marbling and good figure. They are of European walnut, and measure 13-3/4″ over ribbed wood butts. Nicely shaped drop points are behind sideplates. Standard checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved “J.W”. Matching splinter forends fitted with ejector trips, have Anson releases. These guns are a true pair with the numbers “1” and “2” engraved on ribs. (These numbers appear no where else on guns, and components must be matched up by SN.) Gun 43478 no. “1” : Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun 43479 no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. What appears to be orig makers brown canvas 2-gun motor case with stitched leather corners and trim, is embossed “J. W.” “XV.” “K.H.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper C & H New Bond Street label in lid. Case contains 3 aluminum snap caps and another marked “Parker Hale”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Both sets of bbls retain over 90% of an older, well done re-blue with some light marks and rubs, mostly on bottom of bbl set “2”. Actions and lockplates retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Balance has fading color, turning to silver. Top levers, floorplates, and trigger guards retain nearly all of a sympathetic re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done rubbed oil refinish, checkering re-run, and is fairly sharp. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted, with one or two scattered small pits, and one or two shallow dents. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time on gun no. “1”. Case shows considerable wear and fading. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some stains and rubs. Partitions are slightly loose. These are not “crossover” stocks. A solid pair of guns that actually handle quite well (best with a wad of chewing tobacco in your right cheek). 49417-8 MGM143 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2310

W. W. GREENER F 35E HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 46708. (1898) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30-1/4″ Semens steel bbls fitted with concave matted rib are engraved with Greener name, address, gun trial information, and steel type in unmatted portion of rib. Rear portion is engraved with pigeon (?). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and “2-3/4 CASE” along with “CHOKE”. Case hardened boxlock action features typical side safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage small scroll. “W. W. GREENER” is engraved in rectangular field on each side. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over brown Old English pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with Baker type ejectors has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 80% of a very old re-black, slightly silvered and freckled. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, browned at grip. Stocks retain most of what may be their orig oil finish over numerous light marks and scratches, some a bit deeper, checkering considerably worn, especially on forend. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. There are some old stable cracks in head of stock behind action. 49224-9 MGM71 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2311

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH CONDITION CASED PAIR OF JOHN BLANCH PERCUSSION OFFICERS/ DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .652 Smooth bore. 9-1/2″ Brown finished twist octagonal bbls with under ribs, are engraved “London” on tops. Engraved, case hardened patent breeches are inlaid with two gold bands and fitted with cylindrical drums with platinum blow-outs holding nipples. Breech irons have integral rear sights, and are scroll engraved. Case hardened locks are converted from flint, possibly by Blanch, as his company was in business between 1809 – 1900, and was at 29 Gracechurch Street from 1825 – 1849 (label in case). Locks retain flash fences, have rebated squared tails, back sliding safeties, and are fitted with flat-faced, serpentine, percussion hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Rear portions of lockplates and areas in front of hammers, are engraved with acanthus and feather details. Front portions of plates where frizzen springs would have been, and faces of hammers, are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Blanch” is at the center of each lockplate. European walnut stocks with flat checkered bag grips, transition to bbls with silver caps, and attach to bbls with captive side nails through square silver escutcheons. There are also square silver crest plates at tops of grips. Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Blued trigger guards with spurs, have armorial engraving on bows and stylized pineapple finials. Brass tipped greenheart ramrods, one with worm under brass end, mount through plain pipes and well filed tailpipes. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has inset brass medallion on top. Case is lined in green cloth and has large John Blanch, 29 Gracechurch Street paper label in lid. Case has two lidded compartments with “certifiable antique ivory” knobs, and contains a very fine array of orig accessories including ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker, rosewood and brass loading rod, nutcracker type ball mold marked “17”, mainspring vice, and a copper bodied oval powder/ ball/ cap flask marked “SYKES”. Covered compartments hold balls, Eely Brothers caps in tin, wad punch with dimpled cutting edge marked “16”, and a number of cut wads. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Charles A. Lamb. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since conversion. Bbls retain over 90% orig brown, silvered on sharp edges, and with a few small patches of cleaned oxidation. Case hardened patent breeches, locks and hammers retain nearly all their vivid color. Trigger guards retain over 90% of their brilliant fire blue, silvered on sharp edges of bows and with some flaking at grips. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish, with a considerable number of marks, light dents, and scratches, mostly on left sides from contact with items in case. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work well. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with only a hint of frosting toward muzzles. Case is excellent. Exterior retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig light varnish, with a number of minor stains, scratches, and marks. Brass of medallion is slightly toned. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label, which only has one rub through from contact with drum of one gun, and a slight impression from the other. Label is lightly foxed. Accessories are excellent, near new, some appear unused. A truly exceptional high condition pair of best guns. 49642-4 MGM447 IVORY (17,000-22,000) – Lot 3468

EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RING TRIGGER UNDERHAMMER PEPPERBOX BY J. R. COOPER WITH CASE.

SN NSN. (ca 1850) Cal. .485 Bore diameter. 3-1/2″ Case hardened six bbl cluster is numbered 1 through 6 on top of each bbl, and stamped with Birmingham proof on rib between each bbl. German silver boxlock action has top and bottom straps solid cast and extending to case hardened engraved steel grip cap with trap. Ring trigger, under hammer, nipple shroud, and top sliding safety are all temper blued. Action and straps are engraved with full coverage well cut, large, shaded acanthus scroll. “J. R. Cooper’s Patent” is in scrolled riband on left side. Dark walnut grips are fully checkered. This fine pistol is housed in its orig mahogany case with inlet brass corners, and fancy brass inlet medallion on top. Interior is lined in green baize, and contains a number of orig accessories, including ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker, wad cutter marked “40”, W. D. (William Davis) marked nutcracker type ball mold with sprue cutter also marked “No 42″, rosewood and brass loading rod, 4” long copper bodied plain bag flask with brass top marked “Sykes”, and a tin of percussion caps. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired. Case hardening on bbls is excellent with some flaking loss on tops of three bbls. Fire blued parts are excellent. Action is crisp. Case is excellent with most of its orig exterior finish, with some light marks and a few stress cracks. Interior cloth has a few rubs and cuts, but is mostly clean and bright. Accessories are excellent. 49403-8 MGM419 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3471

AS FOUND, CASED PAIR OF PRE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER MOUNTED OFFICERS PISTOLS BY WATERS OF BIRMINGHAM.

SN NSN. (ca 1775/76) Cal. .559 Bore diameter. 8″ Iron bbls are stamped “PRO” “VED” on scroll engraved octagonal breech section, which transitions to swamped round through wedding band, muzzles slightly flared. Locks with flat chamfered plates and rebated tails have integral pans with bridled friction frizzens, frizzen springs with teardrop and teat finials. Flat faced serpentine cocks are also chamfered. Locks are engraved with geometric borders, some scroll, and floral highlights. “WATERS” is in scrolled riband in front of each cock (most certainly John Waters well known gunmaker from Birmingham working between 1766 and 1788). Dense European walnut stocks with raised beads and drop points around locks and sideplates, extend to muzzles and are pinned to bbls. Stocks are fitted with finely detailed cast silver mounts, hallmarked for Birmingham, sterling, with date stamp “C” for 1775/ 76, and with makers mark “CF” (Charles Freeth). Double beaded trigger guards with floral engraving on bows, have raised relief acorn finials. Butts are capped with grotesque masks. Sideplates are of scrolled relief acanthus finely inletted. Relief cast vacant crest plates with acanthus decoration, at top of grip are also hallmarked. This area is also embellished with typical for period, silver wire inlay in floral and scroll pattern. Late Georgian or early Victorian rosewood veneered case with inset brass corners and central brass shield, is lined in what was once most likely purple velvet, but is now brown. There are two compartments with walnut veneered oak covers having brass knobs. CONDITION: Fine, as found, showing considerable wear from continued every day use. Engraved details on iron parts are slightly softened from normal cleaning. Wood has many small marks and scratches in its orig finish. Silver has fine patina, and retains most of its detail. One pistol shows a 1″ well done period of use repair in stock under cock. Removal of lock reveals an old replaced mainspring. This same pistol has also been cracked through to sideplate with period steel rectangle repair under lock. Otherwise locks are complete, original, and operable. What is most likely a later period of use casing shows an exterior refinish over many light scratches and marks. Interior cloth is very good. Pistols fit case well, and are pleasingly presented. 49224-2 MGM92 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3472

CASED PAIR OF WILLIAM PARKER PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS.

SN 5800. (ca 1838) Cal. .485 Bore diameter. 3-1/2″ Octagonal bbls are engraved “W Parker” on top flats, “Holborn London” on top rights, and “Maker to His Majesty” on top lefts. Bottoms of bbls have ribs holding captive steel ramrods. Percussion boxlock actions have sliding safeties on top tangs, folding spur triggers, and blued steel belt hooks affixed to left sides. Actions and hammers are scroll engraved. SNs are on bottom tangs. Walnut stocks with flared grips are nicely checkered, and vacant silver crest plates are at top rears of grips and on bottoms of butts. Guns are housed in their orig walnut case with dual pivoting hook closure and central round brass medallion on top. Case has been reinforced at a later time with brass straps across top and at corners. Interior is lined in dark green velvet, and has orig paper William Parker label in lid. Case contains a red morocco leather covered flask/ ball magazine, rosewood handled nipple key, and a nutcracker ball mold marked “60”. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one containing lead balls. CONDITION: Very fine. Actions and bbls retain most of their orig case hardening color. Bottom ribs, ramrods and belt hooks retain most of their blue. All metal parts have some scattered pinprick pitting. Bores are lightly pitted. Actions crisp. Case is fine with noted repairs. Interior cloth shows normal compressions and rubs. Label has some rust stains. Partitions are good. Accessories are fine. 49538-3 MGM418 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3474

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PAIR OF CHARLES MOORE BOXLOCK PERCUSSION FOLDING TRIGGER MUFF PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND FINE ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Cal. 38 Smooth bore. 1-5/8″ Case hardened, octagonal bbls are fixed to small, case hardened, boxlock, percussion actions with folding spur triggers that fold into position when locks are cocked. Sliding safeties are on top tangs. Actions are scroll engraved and left sides are engraved “C. MOORE” “77. ST JAMES’S” “ST T. LONDON”. Walnut bag grips are near fully checkered and have silver caps. Oval silver crest plates are at tops of grips. Pistols are housed in their orig rosewood case, with central brass round medallion. Interior is lined in royal blue velvet, and is semi-french fitted for an array of orig accessories including bright polished steel nutcracker type ball mold marked “70”, ebony handled nipple key, bone handled dusting brush, another steel nipple key/ wrench for removing bbls, and a steel and brass loading rod. Central compartment holds a very fine German silver combination powder flask/ ball magazine/ cap box. There are two small covered compartments with turned bone knobs, one of which holds some lead balls. CONDITION: Excellent. Pistols retain nearly all of their orig finishes, with slight silvering on sharp edges, and some light pitting on bottom tang of one pistol. Bores are excellent. Case is very fine to excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig french polish finish, with one large shrinkage crack through center of top, and some light marks. Interior cloth is very fine, with compressions and light soiling. Some partitions are loose. Accessories are generally excellent. 49403-4 MGM417 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3478