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E. J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE 'UTILITY XXV' EASY-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5955, for 1937, 25in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1993), matt Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' and '1' at the breech end, the tubes re-engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, slender fences, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, Edwin Smith patent easy-opening system, patent no. 372035 of 19th March 1931, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the sides with 'E. J. CHURCHILL' in scrolling banners, the underside with 'REGAL MODEL' and gold-inlaid 'XXV', retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 1oz., in a canvas case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

S.W. SILVER & CO. A .17 (MACH 2) 'THE TRANSVAAL' TAKE-DOWN MARTINI-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 1944, for 2009 and built on an older action, 23in. nitro ribless barrel, engraved 'S.W. SILVER & CO. CORNHILL. LONDON. CAL .17 RIMFIRE.', the breech-end fitted with a Swarovski Optik Habicht 4x32A Nova telescopic sight, serial no. M641504580, in Parker Hale DTM4 rings and mounts, Auguste Francotte patent take-down action, engraved 'S.W. SILVER & CO. CORNHILL. LONDON. NO. 1944.' on the left side and 'THE TRANSVAAL' on the right, the triggerguard gold-inlaid '1944', 15 1/2in. figured burr walnut stock including steel buttplate, weight 5lb. 13oz. (unscoped) and 6lb. 12oz (scoped), in a fitted ABS travel case with some accessories S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

FABRIQUE NATIONALE A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'B1' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 33718 S71 / 33719 S71, for 1971, 26 3/8in. (67cm) nitro barrels, tapered ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.I) and 1/4 and 3/4 choke (No.II), hold-open toplevers, manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, floral and scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/4in. stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 12oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BLASER A .30-06 WIN. 'R8 PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS' STRAIGHT-PULL SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. R/128427, for 2017, 22in. unsighted nitro barrel threaded at muzzle and with protector cap, the breech end with a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, detachable triggerplate / magazine unit with stock blanking plate and trigger mechanism protective casing, detachable straight-pull bolt unit with 'iC' safety, chequered metal bolt knob (with original plastic present), green synthetic pistolgrip stock with sculpted comb/cheekpiece and black rubberised inserts to comb and fore-end, sling swivels (with spares), Blaser sling, 14 3/4in. pull including recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz., in its fitted universal case with provision for a telescopic sight and with paperwork S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE 'B2F' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 863PM01378, for 1980, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, the tang stamped 'B2F' over 'B2G', bold floral and acanthus scroll surrounding unsigned game scenes of duck and pheasant, the underside of the knuckle with 'B2F', old silver finish, 14 1/2in. roachbelly stock including FN buttplate, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its faux fur-lined canvas case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A. HENRY A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 395, converted from muzzle loading circa 1865, 29 5/8in. black powder only bold twist barrels, the rib engraved 'A. HENRY EDINBURGH', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored true cyl. in both, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, extractor engraved 'PATENT NO. 395', the action flats engraved No. 395, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded and feathered bordering, the rear of the lockplates with oval vignettes of pointer and spaniel, 13 7/8in. figured stock with border engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with crosspin release and horn finial, weight 6lb. 14oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

THOMAS BLAND & SONS A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 18538, circa 1952, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1977), the rib engraved 'THOMAS BLAND & SONS. WEST STRAND. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, plain border engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and traces of finish, 14in. stock, fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'SO4 SPORTING' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. C05731B, for 1979, 28in. nitro reproved barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, border and scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock with palm swell, weight 7lb. 11oz., with a Browning nylon slip S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 600355 / 6, for 1989, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, losses to bluing, minor dents, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safeties hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stocks, weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 13oz. (No.2), in their lightweight leather case with canvas and leather outer S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A CASED .320 (SHORT REV) P. WEBLEY & SON 'WP' HAMMERLESS POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 1086, circa 1902, with 3in. nickel-plated and sighted barrel, the top-strap signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM', fluted cylinder, break-open frame, marked 'WEBLEY PATENTS W.P. 320' on one side and with the 'W&S' winged bullet trademark on the other, rocking frame mounted cylinder release locking-catch, hammerless action with safety catch to top, chequered hard-rubber grips, retaining virtually all of its original plated finish throughout with just minor speckling and in a period leather bound case relined and compartmented in red baize, with a cleaning rod S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.

B. HALLIDAY & CO. A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1861, dated 1931, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'B. HALLIDAY & CO. LTD. 63. CANNON STREET. LONDON. E.C.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. stock, weight 5lb. 9oz., together with its lightweight canvas case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A .442 WEBLEY No.2 'THE BRITISH BULLDOG' POCKET REVOLVER RETAILED BY GRIFFITHS, MANCHESTER, serial no. 22177, in a later case, circa 1880, with blued ovoid 2 3/8in. barrel, the flat sighting plane with applied nickel fore-sight and signed 'W. GRIFFITHS, MANCHESTER', the top-strap with central sighting groove bisecting the legend 'THE BRITISH BULL DOG', plain five-shot cylinder, solid frame with make, calibre and model on the left side, double-action mechanism and chequered walnut birdshead grips, traces of finish and in a later plastic carry-case S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21712, for 1920, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock including 1 1/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE 'A&D CAPITAL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7630, Birmingham proof for 1962, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. EDINBURGH.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, the sides with scrolling banners engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15 7/8in. stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 1oz., in its canvas case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

E. STREMPEL A 20-BORE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2840, for 1953, 25 1/2in. nitro reproved (in 2021) Krupp-steel barrels with tapered matt rib, the left tube signed 'E. STREMPEL. SUHL' and with wide bands of acanthus scroll engraving at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, sling swivel removed, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, finely engraved and partially matted toplever, automatic safety with engraved 'SICHER' detail, hand-detachable lockplates with concealed flush release lever, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with acanthus scrollwork, old silver finish, 14in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 8oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

P. BERETTA A 20-BORE 'MOD. S686 SILVER PIGEON I' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. V49863S, for 2013, 28in. high performance steel nitro proof barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock including recoil pad, weight 5lb. 15oz., in its universal case with paperwork S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

SIMSON SUHL, (THURINGEN) A 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 715788, for January 1970, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), with broad engine-turned rib, engraved 'SIMSON, SUHL (THURINGEN).' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'SPECIAL GEWEHR LAUFSTAHL.' and with Germanic acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, bolstered treble-grip action with sideclips, automatic safety with engraved 'S' detail, pin cocking-indicators, the action and furniture engraved with Germanic scrollwork, the decorative sideplates carved in relief with hound and fowl on the left and a bird of prey with ducks on the right, all on matted backgrounds, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/4in. stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, weight 7lb. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

RIZZINI A 9.3x74R 'EXPRESS 90L' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 31787, dated 1997, cat. no. 7095, 23 1/2in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramped high-visibility bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski 3-10x42 A Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. M734316385, in quickly-detachable mounts on an accessory rail, pierced hold-open toplever, manual safety, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 4oz. (8lb. 2oz. unscoped), in an aluminium flight case S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'BADMINTON' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 34288, for 1946, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (slightly loose on action), the rib engraved in script '"Badminton"', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates with bold acanthus scroll engraving and scrolling borders, the underside with 'BADMINTON MODEL' in an oval cartouche, brushed bright finish, 15in. well-figured replacement stock (slightly cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 5oz., in a brass-cornered leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActProvenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was ordered in 1946 by Lt. Col. Richard Straker for Lieut. C.G.L. Reid RN

BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4556, for 1899, 30in. replacement Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers circa 1923, barrel number 7065), the rib gold-inlaid '3*' at the breech end and engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13, DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, toplever gold-inlaid '3', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the action bar with 'BOSS'S PATENT' to the sides, the underside with improved single trigger patent details, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stock including 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A FINE AND RARE CASED LUDWIG LOEWE 7.65x25mm (BORCHARDT) MODEL C93 'SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT' PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES, serial no. 998, retailed by William Moore & Grey, London, circa 1896, with 7 1/2in. sighted barrel, receiver-ring signed 'WAFFENFABRIK LOEWE BERLIN' and side of the receiver 'SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT', the toggle marked 'D.R.P. NO. 75837', extension to the cocking piece on the left hand side, the mainspring housing engraved 'R. EDLMANN' on the right and 'SCHUILHOEK' on the left, chequered walnut grips, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish and colour, all matching numbers including magazine, complete with its retailer's matching leather case with outer strap, lined and compartmented in green baize and containing a further three matching number magazines, matching number stock-board complete with cheek-piece and with attached leather holster (finish on leather worn), the underside edge stamped 'GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT' (legally protected), a wood and brass stripping tool oiler combined also marked as the last, a brass cleaning rod (probably unassociated), an empty card carton for 50 cartridges in clips (no contents, lid end flap torn) and a Borchardt dismountable turn-screw with a selection of blades, the inside of case lid with parchment William Moore & Grey trade label S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

A SCARCE CASED PAIR OF .360 (No.5) P. WEBLEY & SON No.5 POCKET REVOLVERS, serial no. 72308/09, circa 1895, with 2 3/4in. ovoid nickel-plated barrels, crescent fore-sights, sighting grooves to the top-straps marked each side 'P. WEBLEY & SON' and 'BIRMINGHAM', solid frames with loading gates and swing-out ejectors, six-shot cylinders with 'church window' flutes, rounded chequered walnut one-piece grips with lanyard rings to the heel-plates, much finish remaining to both and in their original leather storage case lined and compartmented in blue baize S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.

WINCHESTER A .470 CAPSTICK 'BIG 5' MODEL 70 SAFARI CLASSIC BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. G0122BF4, circa 2003, 24in. nitro barrel with block-mounted adjustable open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with protecting hood, the receiver factory tapped for sight mount bases, recoil blocks, hinged floorplate centrally 24-carat gold-inlaid with a portrait of a rhino on a French Grey background, with further gold line details, acanthus scroll engraving and gold-inlaid 'SAFARI CLASSIC' and 'BIG 5' over a linear map of Africa, satin matte blue finish overall, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, 14in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad, in its original carton with outer carton, certificate of authenticity and handbook S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'THE CAVALIER' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 50017, dated 1986, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', rib engraved in script 'THE "CAVALIER"', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scroll-back action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, border engraving, gold-inlaid with the makers name, the underside gold-inlaid with the model designation, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish (some surface rust right-hand side), 15in. figured stock, weight 8lb. 8oz., in its canvas and leather 'Brady' guncase S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

P. BERETTA A 12-BORE '687 SILVER PIGEON III' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U88573B, dated 2006, 30in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, partial acanthus scroll engraving with game scenes, silver finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 12oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ARMS A 7.62x51mm (NATO) 'M10-B2' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. M10B-0514338, circa 2010, 25 1/4in. heavy nitro barrel (London proofed in 2011), post fore-sight with side protectors, folding aperture rear sight, receiver fitted with a Bushnell Elite 4200 Tactical 6-24x50 waterproof telescopic sight, serial no. AT30707, in UTG quickly-detachable mounts, manual safety, detachable box magazine (with one spare), pistolgrip halfstock with cheekpiece, fore-end with finger grooves and fitted with a Harris 1A2 Ultralight folding bipod, 14 1/2in. pull including brass buttplate, sling swivels, 11lb 3oz. (unscoped) and 13lb. 6oz. (scoped) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

IZHEVSK ARSENAL A 7.62x54R 'MOSIN NAGANT M91/30 PU' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. 4580, dated 1942, 29 1/2in. nitro barrel, adjustable tangent rear sight, marked on the left 'MOD. 91/30. 7,62x54R', post fore-sight with ring protector, barrel shank marked '1942R' and the serial number, the left side marked '4410817' and crossed out, receiver fitted with a side-mounted telescopic sight, serial no. 4410817, with factory #297 NKV (Yoshkar-Ola) makers mark, side mount electropencilled '??4580. 4410817.', canvas scope cover, turned-down bolt numbered 4580, hinged floorplate, blued finish, three-quarter stock, canvas sling, 13 1/2in. pull, weight 10lb. 14oz. (including scope) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

INGLIS A DEACTIVATED .303 (BRIT.) 'BREN MKIm' LIGHT MACHINE GUN, serial no. 2T.8456, WITH TRANSIT CHEST AND ACCESSORIES, dated 1942, deactivated to current EU specifications (with certificates), 25in. barrel including flash hider, blade fore-sight with side protectors (right side bent over), adjustable rear sight, blued receiver marked on the right 'BREN MK Im' and 'INGLIS 1942.', wooden carry handle, folding bipod, in its wooden transit case together with spare barrel no. 53891, cleaning rod and oil container, cleaning/parts canvas wallet with mops, brush, combination tool, gas regulator cleaner, etc, barrel canvas holdall with cleaning kit, two magazines, sling, reproduction canvas gun cover Please note, under UK Law, you are required to inform the Home Office of possession of a deactivated firearm. A link to the Notification of possession of a deactivated firearm form can be found on our website under licence requirements in the 'buying' menu

P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'S 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. N37593S, for 2007, 30in. nitro barrels with 10mm ventilated matt top-rib and ventilated mid-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, adjustable trigger, floral and scroll engraving, the triggerplate signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', bright finish, 14 7/8in. pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. recoil pad, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its universal case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'S687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. M25380B, dated 1996, 30 3/4in. nitro barrels with ventilated mid-rib and 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (one spare), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed adjustable single trigger, partial acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates with scenes of feather and fowl, bright finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb., in its universal case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7733 / 34, circa 1930, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 41. ALBEMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke in all, No.1 right wall at 16, No.2 left wall at 18+, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stocks (worn, No.1 with minor crack at head), weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) 6lb. 13oz. (No.2), in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase with canvas and leather outer S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A 12-BORE 'THE REGAL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8433, for 1968, 25in. nitro barrels with file-cut Churchill rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 7. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back action with slender carved fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets and the makers name to scrolling banners to the sides, the underside with the model designation, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather guncase (retaining original E.M. Reilly label for 16-bore gun no. 34716) with later Churchill label and fitted for 25in. barrels (would adapt to 30in.) S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

MIROKU FIREARMS MFG. CO. A 20-BORE 'MK60 GRADE 5' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 77159ZP, dated 2018, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, matt silver finish, 15 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3118, circa 1910, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1983), the rib engraved 'JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS. 36 HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH.', the breech end engraved '2' and with acanthus scroll detailing, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-backed treble-grip action, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the makers name in a banner, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. figured replacement stock, sculpted fore-end finial engraved '2', weight 6lb. 10oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 28709, for 1914, 29 7/8in. nitro barrels, engine turned matt rib, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.' (faint), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, (bore measurements marginal in both), treble-grip action with hidden third-bite (reciprocal bite on barrels removed and extractors replaced), automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock (minor cracks to the rear of the left lockplate), weight 6lb. 15oz., together with a homemade wooden box S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BLASER A LEFT-HANDED .30-06 'R93 LUXUS HOLZ' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/51299, for 1999, 22in. unsighted nitro reproved barrel (in 2005), threaded at muzzle (no protector cap), the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P681265412, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, left-handed bolt, blacked receiver with wooden side panels, figured stock with left handed palm swell and cheekpiece, sling swivels, Blaser buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 14oz. (with scope) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A 28-BORE 'NO.4 MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 380151, dated 1970, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 12 3/4in. stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 3oz., together with original 2 1/2in. stock offcut S2Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActCONDITION:Please note - No.3 Non-Ejector model, not No.4 Ejector as previously statedBarrels:externally with fading to blued finish, some losses to finish at muzzles and where fore-end meets, numerous light scuffs and scratches, external surface standard level of striking, much un-evenness and undulations, internally generally clean, ring true, no evident movement on actionAction:generally tidy overall, some minor scuffs and scratches, safety and extractors operate ok with snapcapsWoodwork:average light to medium knocks and bruising from use / handling

JAMES WOODWARD & SONS A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no 6471 / 2, for 1919, 28in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, carved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators (No.1 right inlay missing), best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates with the makers name engraved in elaborate cartouches, retaining some original colour-hardening and possibly renewed blued finish, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stocks including buttplates, weight 5lb. 11oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16458, circa 1902, 29 7/8in. replacement nitro barrels (by the makers in 1963, barrel number 18982), the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, scroll-back treble-grip action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 672, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 300, toplever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger', automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, barrel selector switch with inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much renewed blued finish, 14in. figured replacement stock and triggerguard, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, matching replacement wood, weight 7lb. 1oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

REMINGTON A FINE AND RARE .22 (L/R RIMFIRE) 'REMINGTON No.7' ROLLING-BLOCK SPORTING-TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 300210, one of less than 500 produced between 1903-06, with 26in. octagonal to round tapering blued barrel, the top-flat signed 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. U.S.A.', folding ring fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, London period proofs, colour-hardened small-sized action with rolling breech and central hammer, the rear of action with sculpted factory mount for a folding Lyman-style peep-sight, figured walnut butt-stock with distinctive chequered full pistol-grip, chequered gutta-percha heel-plate with the Remington arms monogram to the centre, moulded gutta-percha grip-cap, guarded chequered trigger, chequered walnut long splinter fore-end with inlet ebony tip, much colour and finish throughout S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A RARE .45 (ACP) ITHACA 1911A1 NATIONALIST SHANGHAI METROPOLITAN POLICE MARKED SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 875618, early Ithaca production, 1943, with 5in. barrel, the slide signed by the maker and numbered '1441' on both the right hand side and the breech, faded grey phosphate finish, 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' and Shanghai Police markings to frame, grip safe, chequered arched mainspring housing and brown chequered plastic grips S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

J. PURDEY & SONS A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 19855 / 21148, for 1910 and 1914, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1987), the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. ENGLAND', the ribs numbered '1' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 3/4in. stocks including 1in. wooden extensions, No.1 with replacement fore-end wood, No.2 fore-end wood with cracks towards knuckle and losses to leading right edge, weight 6lb. 14oz., with canvas and leather slips S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) 'ROYAL' TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 21178, circa 1900, 25in. turned octagonal to round nitro reproved barrel (in 1955, smoothbored from .250 semi-smooth bore rook), wave cut top-flat, rear sight removed and a dove-tail inserted, the adjacent flats engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS. 250 SEMI-SMOOTH BORE.', 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke, action with teardrop fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in a scrolling banner, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece, including steel buttplate, Hackett type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 4lb. 7oz., together with a homemade wooden box S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BROWNING S.A. A 12-BORE 'B725 HUNTER G5' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 59871ZX, dated 2013, 30in. high performance steel proof nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single-trigger, bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 5oz., in its makers universal case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AN 8mm (NAMBU) NAMBU TYPE 14 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE PISTOL, serial no. 27082, date coded for February 1934 and marked in Japanese characters '14th year Style', with round 4 1/2in. sighted barrel, blued receiver with knurled cocking-piece to rear of bolt, safety on the left-hand side, large 'Manchurian Campaign' trigger-guard, grooved wood grips (probable working replacements), alloy based magazine, magazine tensioning spring from front-strap absent, fair amount of original finish with some light pitting to top of receiver S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.

P. BERETTA A 20-BORE '687EELL DIAMOND PIGEON' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. M17904B, for 1996, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, floral and scroll engraving with game scenes of duck and snipe, the underside with a woodcock, the triggerplate signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', 15 1/8in. figured stock including 1in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 2oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

LIBERO FERRAGLIO (FERLIB) FOR THOMAS TURNER A 20-BORE 'BENHAM' DOUBLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 33710, for 1987, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, the top barrel engraved '-LIBERO FERRAGLIO FERLIB ITALY-', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, the action and furniture engraved with acanthus scrolls set against a matt background, the underside with a vignette of a woodcock in flight and gold-inlaid 'BENHAM', the decorative sideplates engraved with scenes of fowl and pheasant, the triggerplate signed 'Panteghini Inc.', brushed finish, 14 3/4in. stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a tan leather case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

W. & C. SCOTT A 12-BORE 'THE KINMOUNT' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 146978, dated 1985, 28in. nitro barrels, the tubes engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT. GUNMAKERS. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'THE KINMOUNT', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 2oz., in a vinyl case (internally distressed) S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

ALEX MARTIN A SCARCE 12-BORE 'RIBLESS' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 81178, circa 1935, serial number refreshed, 27 3/4in. 'ribless' nitro reproved barrels, tubes engraved 'ALEX MARTIN. GUNMAKERS. 20 ROYAL EXCHANGE SQUARE. GLASGOW.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with the makers name in scrolling banners, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, diminutive fore-end (some damage), weight 6lb. 3oz., in its makers lightweight leather case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WINCHESTER A COMPOSITE .303 (BRIT.) 'P14/18 MKI* W (T)' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. W184806, for 1917, 26 1/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2008), raised block and blade fore-sight with side protectors, receiver with rear-mounted folding aperture rear sight, side protector ear marked to the right side '184806', fitted with a Periscopic Prism Co. Ltd. Model 1918 telescopic sight numbered '169877', in quickly-detachable reproduction mounts and together with a period canvas and leather carry case, blued receiver, manual safety, numbers matching bolt, detachable floorplate, three-quarter length stock, volley sights removed, front base remaining, butt marked to the right 'IW. PATT 14.', 13 1/2in. pull including steel buttplate with central trapdoor, canvas sling, weight 10lb. 3oz. (unscoped) & 11lb. 2oz. (scoped) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

FABRIQUE NATIONALE A CAPECE-ENGRAVED CUSTOM 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 17250 73, for 1973, 29 7/8in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2024) with 16mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, approx. 1/4 choke inserts both, three-piece fore-end, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch and gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, broad gold-washed trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with some chequered panels and raised gold line and scroll detailing, the sideplates with gold-inlaid game scenes of duck in a wetland setting to the left, pheasant in a woodland setting to the right, the underside with a spaniel retrieving woodcock, the triggerplate signed 'R. CAPECE', 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/8in. buttpad, weight 7lb 14oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

P. BERETTA A PAIR OF 20-BORE '687 EELL CLASSIC' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. U87764B / 65B, dated 2006, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II', 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II', automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, acanthus scroll engraving, decorative sideplates with scenes of woodcock and partridge, silver finish, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks including 1/4in. wooden buttplates, weight 6lb. (No.I) 6lb. 5oz. (No.II), in a leather double motorcase S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

ARMI SABATTI A PAIR OF 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 93933 / 4, for 2004, 30in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplevers with later '1' and '2', automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, gold-washed triggers, scroll engraving with gilt highlighted game scenes of duck, partridge and snipe, bright finish, 15in. pistolgrip stocks including 1in. recoil pads, light repairs to No.1 fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a universal motor case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A 28-BORE 'NO.1 'C' MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 541130, for 1979, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved with bold Germanic scroll engraving, carved in relief and on a matted background, the fences carved in relief with floral and scroll motifs, the underside with a curved banner engraved 'AGUIRRE y ARANZABAL - EIBAR', bright finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 1oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

GEORGE GIBBS A 12-BORE GIBBS & PITT 1873 PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER LEVER-COCKING TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. C291, serial number on under rib only, circa 1874, 29 7/8in. rebrowned etched damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS. 28. CORN STREET. BRISTOL', Gibbs & Pitt patent triggerplate action, patent no. 284 of 1873, use number 24, manual side lever safety, small chip to underside at underlever spring, acanthus scroll engraving (some wear overall), 14 3/8in. stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6261 / 2, for 1891, 28in. nitro reproved replacement barrels (in 1984, chambers extended and reproved in 2000, No.1 scuffed), the ribs engraved '1' and '2' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 7, BURY STREET, ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, fluted leaf fences, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, best fine acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish, 15in. boldly-figured replacement stocks including buttplates, crack to fore-end wood No.2, weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) and 7lb. 1oz. (No.2), in a brass-cornered leather case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

FABRIQUE NATIONALE A CAPECE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'CUSTOM' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 57183 S8, for 1968, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with solid 6mm matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever engraved with a partridge head in profile, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, colour-hardened trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved with scenes of pheasant and partridge in flight, triggerplate signed 'Capece', silver finish, 15 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 4oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BROWNING ARMS CO. A PAIR OF 28-BORE 'D4G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 324MW04159 / 60, for 2004, 30in. nitro reproved (in 2024) re-monoblocked barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid 'I' and 'II', manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches and gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, bold acanthus scroll engraving surrounding carved game scenes of pheasant and duck in woodland and wetland settings, signed 'J. M. MARTENS', 15 1/8in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stocks with fluted drop points, weight 6lb. 12oz.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActCONDITION:Barrels:externally generally clean, light leakage stains to monobloc joint No.II right side, mid ribs loose both guns, internally with patches of light surface marking, tight on actionsActions:safeties, single-triggers, selectors and ejectors operate ok with snapcaps, some light marking to faces otherwise generally crisp and cleanWoodwork:average light surface knocks and bruising from handling / use

P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'MOD.686 SILVER PIGEON I' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. Z05994S, for 2013, 28in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, floral and scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock including buttpad and with adjustable comb, weight 7lb. 12oz., in its universal case S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

DARNE - A SCARCE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'V20' SPRING-LOADED SLIDING-BREECH EJECTOR, serial no. QQ147, circa 1930, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro monobloc barrels with sunken matt rib and no bottom rib, triple proof with ten punch marks, acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and full choke, sprung sliding-breech with converging obturator discs, carved leaf fences, engraved button barrel release, manual side-safety with gold-inlaid 'F' and 'S' details, finely engraved with acanthus scrolls and floral bouquets with some beaded bordering, bright finish overall, 15 1/8in. stock with sling aperture and including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 10oz., in a vinyl caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActProvenance: The Lot comes with a variety of printed material relating to Darne guns, mostly marked with the trade stamp of J.G.L. Piveteau (at one time sole concessionaire for Darne Guns in the UK) and also including a typed out reproduction of an article published in the Shooting Times in 1964 by Gough Thomas about Darne guns - and the letter sent in response to the editor of the Shooting Times by J.G.L. PiveteauCONDITION:.720- .722+ 24 20+Barrels:externally with minor surface scuffs and occasional light rust spot, light rubbing to loop and lumps from assembly, couple of minor dent lefts barrel to side approx. 7 - 8in. from muzzle, internally generally clean, some light marks and light machine marks to chambers, fairly dull ring (likely to to sprung extractor dampening, no indication of loose rib), no evident movement on action but slightly off face