BOSS & CO. A SUMNER-ENGRAVED 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5612, for 1900, 29in. sleeved nitro barrels retaining original rib (engraving worn illegible), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss 1905 improved patent single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine border and acanthus scroll interspersed with floral bouquets, engraved 'BOSS'S PATENT' and with 'BOSS & CO.' engraved within a scrolling banner, the triggerplate engraved 'BOSS'S PATENT NO 11278', 15 1/2in. replacement semi-pistolgrip stock (original fore-end wood with some losses), weight 6lb. 14oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
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WILLIAM POWELL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10568, circa 1900, 27 1/2in. replacement nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, 15 1/2in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 12550, for 1890, 28in. nitro barrels (wall thicknesses at 17 and 18, some marks), rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, self-opening treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside engraved 'PURDEY'S PATENT', 15 3/4in. figured stock including amateurly-applied 2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17097, for 1901, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels by the makers (in 1955), the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in both, toplever engraved '2', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured historic replacement stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, matching fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27674, circa 1915, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'HOLLAND'S PATENT', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' in an elaborate cartouche, bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured likely replacement stock (slight sweep at comb), weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16953, circa 1897, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS - BY - WILLIAM POWELL & SON. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best 'Royal' scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' within an elaborate cartouche, 14 3/4in. figured stock (cast on for a left hander) including 3/8in. extension, weight 6lb. 12oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
DARNE A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'V19' SPRING-LOADED SLIDING-BREECH EJECTOR, serial no. 7J367, circa 1976, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro monobloc barrels with sunken matt top rib and no under rib, scroll engraving at the breech end, 9 punch marks, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, sprung sliding-breech with converging obturator discs, button barrel release, manual side safety, bouquet and scroll engraving with carved leaf fences, bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate (buttplate chipped at toe), sling swivel aperture, fore-part with horn finial, weight 6lb.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 392, dated 2009, full Spanish code 16-03-392-09, 30in. nitro barrels (high performance steel proof), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 9878, for 1925, 29 3/4in. Bohler-steel nitro barrels with raised concave wave cut rib and sling swivel, the tubes engraved 'SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF SUHL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, bolstered treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side clips, manual safety with engraved 'SICHER' detail, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine Germanic scroll engraving with feathered and leaf and berry bordering, bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, hogsback comb and with horn drop-points, pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling swivel removed, weight 7lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
GEBR. MERKEL (SUHL) A LITTLE-USED AND HIGHLY ORNATE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 775392, dated 1981, 28in. nitro reproved (in 2023) barrels with raised broad rib, the tubes engraved 'SPECIAL - GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL. GEBR. MERKEL SUHL. MADE IN GDR.' and with acanthus scrollwork interspersed with flowers at breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, the lumps marked 'TG1' within a triangle, bolstered treble-grip action with sideclips, automatic safety with engraved 'S' detail, cocking-indicators, the action and furniture profusely engraved in relief with acanthus and floral scrollwork on a matted background, the lockplates carved in relief with a pointer flushing a covey of partridge on the left and a fox hunting duck on the right, in woodland settings, the underside with the Merkel trademark, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with ornate acanthus scroll and floral bordering, cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, the fore-end decorated en-suite, weight 7lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE 'MODELE DE LUXE' SINGLE OR DOUBLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 36475, with extra barrels, for 1960, new 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels (London proofed 2002) with matt rib, the tubes engraved 'BLACKER & HIBBERT. FORMERLY OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND', the under rib engraved 'MADE IN ENGLAND' and 'MODELE DE LUXE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke; original 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with file cut rib, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', the under rib engraved 'MADE IN ENGLAND' and 'MODELE DE LUXE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke; left wall thickness below recommended minimum; large frame treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, double triggers with articulated front trigger and rolled-edge triggerguard, with additional single trigger mechanism and rolled-edge triggerguard and tang supplied with the gun, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved with best bold scrolling acanthus designs on a finely matted background, the fences carved in high relief with stylised foliate motifs, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'MODELE DE LUXE', the crosspin cover with a floral design encircled with 'MADE IN ENGLAND', retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stock (cast on for the left shoulder, likely replacement) with Prince of Wales grip, horn pistolgrip-cap and with acanthus scroll engraved steel heel and toe plates, splinter style fore-end inset in gold with a crowned cartouche with central pigeon motif and a scrolled banner engraved 'IMPERIAL EXTRA LUXE', the gun supplied with an interchangeable beavertail fore-end wood with Anson push rod (to fit splinter fore-end iron), similarly inset in gold, weight 7lb. 3oz. (original barrels) and 7lb. 10oz. (new barrels), in a brass-cornered oak and leather case, (provision for one set of barrels) with Holland & Holland gold-tooled label and a canvas and leather outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'NO.3 GRADE' BACK-ACTION HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 26674, for 1912, 28in. nitro barrels (slight dents, right wall at 18), rib gold-inlaid '1' and the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, gas checks, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, border engraving, the underside engraved 'HOLLAND'S EJECTOR', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate weight 6lb. 6oz., in its leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
ARMAS GARBI A 12-BORE 'GUNMARK ROYALE' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15324, dated 1983, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'GUNMARK ROYALE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking-indicators, acanthus scroll engraving with floral sprays surrounding vignettes of mallard, woodcock and partridge, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a canvas and leather Brady guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 523896, dated 1978, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib gold-inlaid 'AYA', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and floral motifs, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a vinyl case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
F. BEESLEY (FROM PURDEY'S) A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1361, circa 1894, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth steel chopperlump barrels, acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the rib engraved 'F. BEESLEY. (FROM PURDEY'S) 2. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. CORNER OF PALL MALL.' (likely refreshed), the tubes engraved 'WHITWORTH'S. FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, treble-grip action with carved leaf fences, slender toplever engraved 'PATENT', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates with scrolling banners engraved 'F. BEESLEY FROM PURDEY'S PATENT', retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 13 7/8in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with a canvas and leather outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WATSON BROS A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE ROUNDED-BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20322, dated 2010, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels engraved with scrolling acanthus motifs set against a matted background at the breech, the rib engraved 'WATSON BROS 54 REDCHURCH ST CITY OF LONDON' (rib loose) and with a panel of acanthus scroll on a matted background at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, sideclipped self-opening action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture all profusely carved in relief with bold foliate and floral arabesques set against a matted background, with the makers name gold-inlaid within a scrolling banner, the fore-end iron gold-inlaid 'WATSON', 15 1/2in. highly-figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, 6lb. 1oz., in its makers brass-cornered leather case with canvas outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 36551, for 1963, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1964), rib engraved '"ROYAL"' and the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 13, BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and 'Royal' scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its makers tan leather case with green canvas outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 26435, with two sets of barrels, for 1953, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', the rear lump engraved 'A', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke; extra 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', the rear lump engraved 'B', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both; treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. highly-figured stock, elongated fore-end, weight 7lb. 9oz. (A) 7lb. 10oz. (B), in its makers tan fitted leather case with canvas outer and a complement of guncase accessories. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE (3IN.) SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14750, circa 1947, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35, CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action, carved toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the fences carved in relief with leaf designs on a matted background, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. stock, weight 7lb. 9oz., in a suede covered case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 34238, for 1938, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', the rib inlaid '1' and engraved 'Dominion.' in script, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, action engraved with border and acanthus scrollwork with floral bouquets, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its leather double motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15968, for 1898, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib gold-inlaid '1' and engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID-PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine border and acanthus scroll with floral bouquets, 15in. figured Prince of Wales pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, including 1 3/4in. wooden extension, fore-end gold-inlet '1' (some splits to fore-end wood), weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7574, circa 1928, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'BOSS & CO, 13. DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. ENGLAND.' (rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 1/8in. leather covered recoil pad (repaired crack at head), weight 6lb. 10oz., in a lightweight leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13411, for 1889, 30in. black powder only barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, numerous dents, some partly repaired, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, right ejector at fault, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock (chequering worn) with repair to left overhorn, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather case with Purdey label and charges label for gun no. 13411, together with a leather cartridge bag. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 528299, dated 1978, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true. cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10z., in a tan case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 425256, for 1974, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a Brady canvas case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 32526, for 1931, 26 1/2in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1963), the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, rib loose, some minor dents, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922' in an elaborate cartouche, bright finish, 15 1/8in. figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 29419, circa 1919, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, sunken rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, action with carved shell fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold 'Royal' scroll engraving with floral detailing, the underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' in an elaborate cartouche, brushed finish,15 1/4in. figured stock (swept at the comb) including 1/2in. extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a modern vinyl case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
STEPHEN GRANT A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7693, for 1907, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (with barrel loop numbers 67449 / 50), the tubes engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND' and the rib gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end (rib loose), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, carved stylised leaf fences, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. replacement stock including 1in. extension, weight 6lb. 14oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18717, for 1906, 27in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, self-opening action, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE 1887 PATENT 'ROUND-ACTION' TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 5231, for 1900, 29in. fine damascus nitro barrels, the rib gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, left wall thickness at 17, Dickson patent round-action incorporating patents 9399 and 10621 of 1887, use number 829, the toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and with scrolling banners engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT' to the sides, 14in. figured stock including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its lightweight leather 'violin' case with purple velveteen lining and gold-tooled leather trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6337, for 1889, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1972), the rib gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, the tubes engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER 7 BURY STREET ST. JAMES'S LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '2', striker discs, automatic safety with brass 'SAFE' plaque, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER LONDON', the lockplates with 'CHARLES LANCASTER PATENT' and the underside with 'PATENT BLOCK SAFETY', the serial number re-engraved (incorrectly) on triggerguard tang as 6352, 14 5/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather hammergun case with Grant and Lang trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15069, for 1894, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the fences carved in high relief with stylised acanthus scrolls on a finely matted background, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21396, for 1916, 29 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, right wall thickness circa 20, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, the makers name inlaid in gold to the lockplates and underside, 15 1/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11728, circa 1890, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib gold-inlaid '1' and engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, treble-grip action, gas checks, toplever gold-inlaid '1' and engraved 'PATENT EJECTOR', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates (slight crease to lockplates), protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'ROYAL EJECTOR PATENT NO. 11623', brushed finish, 15 1/2in. figured replacement stock including 1in. wooden extension and buttplate, weight 7lb. 6oz., in a leather case with applied Charles Ingram trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 600782, dated 1990, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and floral motifs, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock (cast on for a left-hander), weight 6lb. 5oz., in a tan leather 'Brady' guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7665, circa 1907, 29in. replacement nitro reproved barrels (replaced in 1972, high performance steel reproof in 2022), tubes engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7. BURY STREET. ST JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 16in. figured stock including 2in. wooden extension and leather-covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a tan case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'C GRADE' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21763, circa 1900, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, automatic safety, border engraving (with later enhancement), brushed finish, 14in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a tan case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BOSS & CO. A SUMNER-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, with extra barrels, serial no. 6138, for 1912, original 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13. DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl in both; extra 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1973, barrel number 6471), rib gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13. DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both; toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss 1905 improved patent single trigger and rolled-edge triggerguard, the triggerplate signed 'BOSS'S PATENT NO. 11278', fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 5oz. (original) 6lb. 7oz. (extra), in a brass-cornered leather case with provision for both sets of barrels. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
EDWINSON GREEN & SON A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6202, for 1901, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 1961, left wall at 18), rib engraved 'EDWINSON GREEN & SON. MAKERS. CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, fences carved with foliate motifs on a stippled matt background, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, non-selective single trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A 12-BORE 'NO.2 MODEL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 572373, for 1983, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever spring weak, engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'C GRADE' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 24531, circa 1905, 28in. replacement nitro reproved barrels (by another, Birmingham proof for 1987, reproved 2023), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, action with patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, later engraving of bold scrolling acanthus motifs, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock with monte carlo comb and horn buttplate, replacement fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its leather case with original charges label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16145, for 1929, 30in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS, 63 PALL MALL, ST. JAMES'S, LONDON.' (likely refreshed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 3/4in. figured stock including 1/2in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HUSSEY A 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL EJECTOR' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2029, circa 1914, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib re-engraved 'HUSSEY 88 JERMYN STREET ST JAMES'S LONDON' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, wall thicknesses at 19 and 18, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, acanthus scroll engraving with central floral bouquets, the underside with 'IMPERIAL EJECTOR', brushed finish, 15 1/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a leather hammergun case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE 1887 PATENT 'ROUND-ACTION' TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 4765, for 1895, 28in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels (rib slightly loose), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, Dickson patent round-action incorporating patents 9399 and 10621 of 1887, use number 543, left-opening toplever, cocking-indicator studs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, articulated front trigger, profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and with scrolling banners engraved 'JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT' to the sides, bright finish, 15 1/4in. figured stock (likely replacement), weight 6lb. 7oz., in its makers leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W. & C. SCOTT & SON A 12-BORE 'THE PREMIER GUN' SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 79258, circa 1911, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2013) with raised matt rib engraved at the breech 'SCOTT'S IMPROVED BOLT' within an oval surrounded by acanthus scroll, tubes engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT & SON. MAKERS. 78, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON.', and the model designation in ornate gothic script, with Scott tower trademark, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, rounded bar, sideclipped treble-grip action, automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, the fences and toplever deeply carved with scrolling leaf motifs on a finely stippled background, the action, lockplates and furniture with fine acanthus scroll engraving, surrounding finely engraved vignettes of game birds in flight, including woodcock, partridge, pheasant and fowl, each lockplate also with vignettes of hound on point, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. highly-figured replacement stock including 1in. leather-covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz., in a brass-cornered leather case with Henry C. Squires & Son trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9073, circa 1908, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. FROM PURDEY'S. 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' (rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine border and bold stylised acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and some renewed finish, 14 7/8in. replacement stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE 'CLASS B' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16558, for 1897, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved in gothic script 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 72 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, the action face marked '2522 CLASS B', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates (slight setting cracks to stock at rear of lockplates), bold acanthus scroll engraving with ornate bordering, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock including steel buttplate, fore-end with 'Rigby's Patent' grip-catch release lever, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A. A. BROWN & SONS A 12-BORE 'SUPREME DE-LUXE' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 79642, for 1974, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, scroll detailing to the breech ends, rib inscription rubbed, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, A. A. Brown patent self-opening system with gold-washed cocking levers, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, bold acanthus scroll engraving with the makers name in scrolling banners to the lockplates and with circular vignettes of a spaniel and a retriever, the underside with the model designation in an elaborate cartouche, bright and blued finish, 15 1/4in. stock with diamond grip, including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its canvas case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
FRIEDRICH KORNER AN ORNATE 20-BORE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, circa 1880, 30 3/4in. (78cm) black powder blank proof twist barrels (proofed for blank max 60 Grain), the rib inlaid in gold gothic script 'F. KORNER IN SIEGEN', the breech ends with gold line detailing with decorative geometric inlays between, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, horn encased forward facing underlever, deeply carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with ornately carved dolphin hammers (one spur repaired), set triggers, ornately scrolled triggerguard, the whole carved in high relief with stylised floral and acanthus designs, surrounding gold-inlaid game scenes of deer and boar, the triggerguard gold monogrammed 'F.K.', 14in. stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and engraved steel buttplate, fore-end wood with some losses to edges, weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A SCARCE 16-BORE ALBERT RICHTER 1884 PATENT LEVER-COCKING TRIGGERPLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. B.123027, circa 1890, 29in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, Richter patent underlever activated sliding block lock mechanism, DRP 29404 of 22nd April, 1884 with Roux underlever, fully detachable triggerplate action with quick release internal block and hand-detachable stock (insert repair to lower left edge), manual wingnut safety, pin cocking-indicators, the top of the standing breech inlaid in gold 'SYSTEM RICHTER COTTBUS' and engraved with a roe doe head, the rear of the top tang with serial numbered detachable locking wedge, set front trigger, bold acanthus scroll engraving with game scene vignettes of pheasant and stag, bright and blued finish overall, the underside with spring held detachable triggerplate release catch, the triggerguard tang with spring held swing triggerplate release lever, permanently attached fore-end with side opening release catch, 13 3/4in. figured stock with cheekpiece and sculpted side bolsters at head, including 7/8in. buttplate, weight 6lb. 14oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
LONDON SPORTING PARK LTD. A 16-BORE 'THE WATTS GUN' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 450, circa 1905, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'LONDON SPORTING PARK LTD. THE "WATTS" GUN. HENDON LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, some external pits, step-back treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving with 'THE "WATTS" GUN' to the sides, retaining some original colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. well-figured stock (slightly cast on), weight 5lb. 14oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 20-BORE 1864 PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD LIFT-UP TOPLEVER ROTATING SINGLE BOLT SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5881, circa 1874, 28in. replacement nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35 CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, William Powell patent lift-up toplever, patent no. 1163 of 7th May 1864, use number 1761, bar-in-wood, carved percussion fences, broad strikers with Powell 1869 patent 'loaded' indicators, rebounding locks with flat-sided hammers, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock with steel buttplate, weight 5lb. 12oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
STEPHEN GRANT A 16-BORE HORATIO PHILLIPS 1879 PATENT SIDELEVER-COCKING TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5377, circa 1884, 29in. replacement nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, Horatio Phillips patent sidelever lever-cocking action, patent no. 4809 of 1879, carved fences automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, topstrap engraved 'PATENT', border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 5lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A.W. GAMAGE LTD. A .410 (3IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 108573, dated 1935, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1988), rib engraved 'A.W. GAMAGE LTD. HOLBORN. LONDON. E.C.1.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, unsigned action, automatic safety, border and partial scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 3oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
GEORGE GIBBS LTD. A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. B.7654, dated 1934, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS LTD. 37. BALDWIN STREET. BRISTOL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving with 'GEORGE GIBBS LTD.' within a scrolling banner, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
P. BERETTA A 20-BORE (3IN.) '470 EL' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. S05276A, dated 2003, 26in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, plain action, decorative sideplates gold-inlaid with feather in flight, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 3/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
E. MASQUELIER (LIEGE) A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 24185, circa 1915, 26 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, left wall at 19, scroll-back treble-grip action, carved serpentine fences with sideclips, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, articulated front trigger, feathered border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, engraved 'E. MASQUELIER' to the left, 'LIEGE' to the right, brushed finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock with steel heel and toe plates, weight 5lb. 8oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM EVANS A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14293, for 1925, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' and with acanthus scroll engraving at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and renewed finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, weight 5lb 14oz., in a canvas slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
CLABROUGH & JOHNSTONE A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18003, circa 1910, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (in 1935), the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY CHARLES FRANCIS & SON. PETERBOROUGH.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third-bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, border, acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, the makers name in a scrolling banner, brushed bright and re-blued finish overall, 15in. figured replacement stock including 1 3/8in. ebonite extension and rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
T. NEWTON A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5665, circa 1930, 26in. nitro reproved barrels (slightly loose on action), the rib engraved 'T. NEWTON. 48 KING STREET WEST. MANCHESTER.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, left bore dimension marginal, treble-grip action, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, triggers swept for the left-hand, 13 1/2in. figured stock (cast on for the left shoulder), weight 4lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

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