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VINCENZO BERNARDELLI (GARDONE) A 9.3x74R 'EXPRESS' BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 209638, 25 1/2in. nitro barrels with raised matt sight rib, open sights with one folding leaf marked '50' and 150' and with gold-inlaid sight-lines, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with quickly-detachable claw mount bases, the tubes engraved 'V. BERNARDELLI S.P.A. GARDONE V.T. MADE IN ITALY. and gold-inlaid 'EXPRESS', stepped treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side bolsters, manual safety with engraved 'S' detail, articulated front trigger, border engraving and signed 'V. BERNARDELLI. S.P.A. GARDONE V.T.', bright finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock, cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap and including 7/16in. rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 8lb. 6oz., in a case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

E.J. CHURCHILL A FINE PAIR OF BANKS-ENGRAVED 20-BORE 'PREMIERE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10.146 / 10.147, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels with 6mm solid matt top-ribs, side-ribs, the breech ends with fine acanthus scroll detailing and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', the over barrels engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL . LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, permanent choke inserts of 1/4 and 1/2 (No.1) and true cyl. and imp. cyl. (No.2), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, double rolled-edge triggerguards, rounded bar actions fully engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, the undersides gold-inlaid 'E.J. CHURCHILL. PREMIERE', the triggerguard tangs gold-inlaid with the serial number, the triggerplates signed 'S A Banks 2003', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. highly-figured stocks with Prince of Wales semi-pistolgrips, slightly domed horn pistolgrip-caps and finely engraved steel heel and toe plates, the woodwork with some external marking, weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

VINCENZO BERNADELLI A PAIR OF 20-BORE 'GUNMARK MERLIN' SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 188248 / 9, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels, tubes engraved 'V. BERNADELLI. GUNMARK MERLIN', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, bolstered treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties, articulated front triggers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides with a lone pheasant, bright and blued finish, 14 1/4in. stocks including trademarked buttplates, weight 6lb., with a fleece-lined leather double gunslip (will separate to individual slips). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'NO.2' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 558199 / 548488, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.2), No.1 with partially repaired dent towards muzzle right tube, engraved arcaded fences, toplevers (No.2 spring weak) gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. stocks, light damage fore-end wood No.1, weight 7lb. 3oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 10oz. (No.2). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM POWELL & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 11163 / 4, 28in. nitro barrels, No.1 barrels reproofed, No.2 replacements (serial numbered 14729), ribs engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35, CARR'S LANE, BIRMINGHAM' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/4 (No.2), some external rusting No.1, some dents No.2, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, border engraving, brushed and blued finish overall, No.1 left firing mechanism at fault, 14 3/4in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

LONGTHORNE GUNMAKERS A PAIR OF LITTLE-USED 12-BORE 'HESKETH' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. A024-1 / A024-2, 30in. one-piece nitro barrels (superior steel proofmarks, choke reproof) with 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs engraved '1' and '2' at the breech ends, over barrels engraved in script 'Longthorne Gunmakers. Longthorne. Made in Lancashire. England', the under barrels engraved with barrel patent details 'REG. DESIGN 4019198, 4019709, 4021200' and the serial numbers, 3in. chambers, Teague multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplevers engraved with a Lancashire Rose, side bolsters, automatic safeties with engraved 'SAFE' details, feathered border and partial acanthus scroll engraving set against a matt background, the fore-end irons and screws engraved with further roses, matt silver finish, 15in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) 6lb. 11oz. (No.2), in their makers leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM POWELL A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10946 / 7, 28in. nitro barrels, No.1 replacements, the ribs engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35 CARRS LANE. BIRMINGHAM' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke in both (both loose, No.1 dented, No. 2 dented and left wall at 18), treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. figured stocks including 7/8in. rubber recoil pads (No.1 smashed through at hand), weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered oak-lined leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BERETTA A PAIR OF LITTLE-USED 20-BORE (3IN.) '687 EELL CLASSIC' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. U55706S / U55707S, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, engraved with fine foliate and scroll motifs, the decorative sideplates engraved with vignettes of woodcock and partridge in their naturalistic habitat, matt finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stocks including 1/4in. wooden buttplates, weight 6lb. 4oz., (No.1) 6lb. 2oz., (No.2), in their makers universal double motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 25065 / 25071, 30in. nitro barrels (No.2 replacements), ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.1 with some pitting, carved shell fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold floral and scroll engraving, the undersides with cartouches engraved 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR', and 'PATENT SINGLE TRIGGER', bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured stocks (No.2 a replacement) including 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 11oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 13oz. (No.2), in their lightweight leather case with hand-written serial numbered 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.

WILLIAM & SON A FINE PAIR OF CUSACK-ENGRAVED 20-BORE 'DELUXE' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3011 / 12, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'WILLIAM & SON. 10 MOUNT STREET. LONDON' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', the breech ends of the tubes and ribs engraved with acanthus scrollwork set against a matt background, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1), 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.2), toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, double rolled-edge triggerguards, the actions, lockplates and furniture finely engraved with flowing acanthus and foliate motifs set against a matt background, the undersides engraved with vignettes of reclining nudes, the triggerplates signed 'PC 2004 / PC 2006', 15 1/4in. highly-figured stocks, weight 5lb. 12oz. (No.1), 5lb. 11oz. (No.2), in their makers brass-cornered double motorcase with canvas and leather outer.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BERETTA A PAIR OF LITTLE-USED 20-BORE (3IN.) '687 EELL CLASSIC' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. U55704S / U55705S, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, engraved with fine foliate and scroll motifs, the decorative sideplates engraved with vignettes of woodcock and partridge in their naturalistic habitat, matt finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stocks including 1/4in. wooden buttplates, weight 6lb. 5oz. (both), in their makers universal double motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 28471 / 2, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides with oval cartouches engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND.', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. highly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 7oz., in their lightweight leather motor case with accessories.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HENRY ATKIN LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE RALEIGH' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2696 / 7, 28in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved 'THE RALEIGH' in gothic script and 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) 88 JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 10oz., in their brass-cornered oak-lined leather case with gold-tooled leather trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

DAVID MCKAY BROWN A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 7455 / 6, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels (London proofed for 1990), ribs engraved 'DAVID McKAY BROWN (GUNMAKERS) LTD., 32, HAMILTON ROAD, BOTHWELL.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, J. Dickson 1882 patent treble-grip triggerplate actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, the actions and furniture profusely carved with bold stylised acanthus scrollwork on a matted background, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stocks with semi-diamond grips, weight 6lb. 7oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.

FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF JOHN KINGSLEY-HEATH WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7277 / 8, 28in. nitro barrels, the ribs engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. FROM PURDEY'S. 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), treble-grip actions with removable striker discs, slender toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, intercepting sears, non selective single triggers, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets and beaded bordering, central scrolling banners engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. FROM PURDEYS. LONDON', the triggerguards and fore-end irons engraved '1' and '2', retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. highly-figured stocks (likely historic replacements) including 7/8in. rubber recoil pads, bolstered fore-end woods, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with internal protector flap, gold-tooled leather trade label and original 'Charges' label and some accessories, the lid exterior with leather name strips stamped 'J. KINGSLEY-HEATH. FERDER. CORNWALL.'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

W. & C. SCOTT A LITTLE USED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE CHATSWORTH' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 146882 / 3, 28in. nitro barrels (dated to 1983), the breech ends carved with acanthus scroll detailing, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', the tubes engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT GUNMAKERS. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.2), scroll-back actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, rolled-edge triggerguards, floral and scroll engraving with beaded borders, the undersides with 'THE CHATSWORTH', bright and blued finish overall, 15in. boldly-figured stocks with diamond grips and blank gold shield escutcheons, bolstered fore-ends, weight 6lb. 6oz., in their lightweight leather case with canvas and leather outer, together with their original W. & C. Scott Gunworks swing tags. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. BLANCH & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6657 & 6659, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (No.1 barrels sleeved), the ribs engraved 'J. BLANCH & SON. 29 GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON.' and '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, No. 2 right wall thickness below recommended minimum, treble-grip actions, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 14oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 9oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WESTLEY RICHARDS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 16994 / 16996, 28in. replacement nitro reproved barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back treble-grip actions incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use numbers 1496 / 7, A.E. Lard patent single selective triggers, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use numbers 1108 / 9, the toplevers engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger' and engraved '1' and '2', the, repair to No.1 toplever and missing gold inlay, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, detachable floorplates, barrel selector switches with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the maker's name within a cartouche, the triggerguards engraved with pheasant and partridge, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14in. well-figured stocks with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-ends with Deeley & Edge patent release catches and horn finials, weight 6lb. 10oz. and 6lb. 14oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6875 / 6, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13 DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.2 right wall at 19, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss 1905 improved patent single triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerplates with single trigger patent details, retaining traces of colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 15 3/4in. well-figured replacement stocks, No.1 light repair to right overhorn, weight 6lb. 6oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 10oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather case, the lid exterior embossed 'H.R. BROUGHTON'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM POWELL A PAIR OF 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 21313 / 4, 26in. nitro barrels, 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the over barrels engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL' in script, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, Italian made actions with hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', manual safeties, non-selective single triggers, No.1 engraved with acanthus scrollwork and game scenes, No.2 gun engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stocks including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a double motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A LITTLE-USED PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 26841 / 2, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, the serial numbers gold-inlaid on the triggerguard tangs, 14 1/8in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 3oz., in their leather motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 16664 / 5, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', and '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, No.1 wall thicknesses at 18, some pitting both, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, arrow cocking-indicators, action bars with wear at the knuckle, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish, 16in. figured replacement stocks including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

P. COLBOURNE A PAIR OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 1091 / 2, Spanish made, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'P. COLBOURNE. GUNMAKER. STRATFORD-ON-AVON. ENGLAND.', the breech ends engraved '1' and '2' and with acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke in both, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' details, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much colour-hardening and finish,15in. stocks, weight 6lb. 7oz. (no.1) and 6lb. 3oz. (no.2), in their fitted lightweight case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S) A PAIR OF 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2265 / 6, 27in. nitro reproved barrels, the ribs engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) 41 JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke (No.1) and true cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, Beesley / Purdey style spring opening actions with revised '1909' model ejectors, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides with 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S.' in oval cartouches, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. figured stocks including 1 7/8in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb., in a James Purdey 'The Lightweight' leather motor case with gold-tooled Henry Atkin trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 15973/4, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels (no.1 replacements by the maker in 1993, no.2 original nitro reproved Whitworth-steel), the ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.' (no.1), and 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' (no.2, faint), and with '1' and '2' at the breech-ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke and imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, arrow cocking indicators, best fine acanthus scroll and bouquet engraving, brushed bright and re-blued finish overall, 15 1/4in. replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 14oz. (no.1) and 6lb. 11oz. (no.2), in their leather double motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7956, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (London reproof in 1997), rib engraved 'PATENT EJECTOR' in an acanthus scroll cartouche and gold-inlaid '2', tubes engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, fluted fences, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 15in. well-figured replacement stock and matching fore-end, weight 6lb. 8oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 10598, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, the rib re-engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SON. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID-PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, fences carved with leaves, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots, articulated front trigger, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, some repairs to triggerplate, 14 1/2in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A 12-BORE 'MODEL NO.2' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 52611, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, 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, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 11oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

F. BEESLEY (LONDON) A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2010, 28in. unsigned replacement nitro reproved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, carved leaf fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non selective single trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates with scrolling banners engraved 'F BEESLEY PATENT LONDON' flanking a crown motif, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 3/4in. well-figured stock (repaired crack at hand) including a 1 1/2in. wooden extension, some repairs to fore-end wood, 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. 13515, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (partially struck off), the rib 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. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, self-opening action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish, 15in. figured stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension (setting crack to rear of left lockplate), weight 6lb. 12oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14358, 28 1/4in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 7. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', and with acanthus scroll detailing and '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke (right wall at 18), treble-grip action, toplever engraved '2', manual safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, beaded border engraving surrounding stylised foliate designs, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11606, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (numbered 15297, circa 1959), the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. CARRS LANE. BIRMINGHAM' (rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured replacement stock with matching fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM POWELL & SON A RARE 12-BORE 1876 PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SNAP-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 7118, 30in. black powder only barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 13 CARRS LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, right wall at 18, no safety, Thomas Woodward 1876 patent action, patent no. 651 of 17 February 1876, lockplates engraved 'WILLIAM. A. ADAMS SAFETY LOCKS. JULY 1884' (refreshed), border engraving, brushed bright finish, 15in. well figured stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, replacement fore-end wood, cross-pin release catch, horn finial, weight 5lb. 11oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HENRY ATKIN LTD. A 12-BORE 'THE RALEIGH' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2430, 28in. nitro barrels (dented) the rib engraved 'THE RALEIGH' in gothic script, and 'HENRY ATKIN LTC. (FROM PURDEY'S) 88. JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', (some seepage on rib), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock (crack to rear of left lockplate), weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A 12-BORE (3IN.) SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON / WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 2641, 30in. nitro reproved barrels with raised file cut rib, the tubes engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 119 EDGWARE RD. HYDE PARK. LONDON.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, large treble-grip action, automatic safety, large bowed double rolled-edge triggerguard, bold acanthus scroll engraving with feathered bordering, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

STEPHEN GRANT A 12-BORE 1879 PATENT ROUNDED-BAR TRIGGERPLATE ACTION SIDELEVER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5001, 30in. nitro reproved bold replacement damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 13 CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, left wall thickness below recommended minimum, Horatio Phillips patent sidelever-cocking action, patent no. 4809 of 25th November 1879, carved serpentine fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, action bar engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT'S PATENT', border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, the toe plate numbered '2', weight 6lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

F. BEESLEY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1920, 25 1/2in. shortened nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'F. BEESLEY. 2 ST JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. PALL MALL CORNER.' and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech-end, the tubes engraved 'WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, right wall at 18, Beesley patent action with carved leaf fences, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best border, acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, the lockplates with the makers name in a scrolling banner aside a coronet, the underside engraved 'BEESLEY'S PATENT.', retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14in. replacement stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 36514, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.' and the rib engraved '"ROYAL"', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, 'Royal' scroll engraving, 15in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a lightweight leather motorcase with canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11913, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, self-opening treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved acanthus leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, conversion from non-ejector, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 1/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a Stephen Grant brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM FORD A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8880, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2020, partially struck off), the tubes engraved 'WILLIAM FORD. 15 ST. MARY'S ROW. BIRMINGHAM.' the rib engraved with a flash of foliate engraving and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, toplever gold-inlaid '2', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, engraved with scrolling foliate and ribbon motifs set against a matt background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured roachbelly stock (swept at the toe, slight crack at hand) with engraved steel toe plate, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its makers brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 45979, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2020), the rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 141. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish, 15 1/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 13oz., in its makers canvas and leather Brady case with some accessories. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

F. BEESLEY A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1378, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved barrels (slightly loose on action) with matted rib, the tubes engraved 'F. BEESLEY (FROM. PURDEY'S) 2 ST. JAMES STREET LONDON. S.W.' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with carved hastate arcaded fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, ejectors require attention, bold acanthus scroll engraving with some floral bordering, brushed finish overall, 14 1/8in. figured stock (small insert repair at head), weight 6lb. 4oz., in a brass-cornered leather case, the lid outer with 'C. DISNEY MILWARD R.N.'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25279, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib gold-inlaid '1' and engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, self-opening action, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured replacement pistolgrip stock, gold escutcheon bearing the crowned monogram of King Farouk of Egypt, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers lightweight leather motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A 12-BORE 'NO.2' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 557854, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, engraved arcaded fences, automatic safety, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and traces of finish, 15 3/4in. stock including 1/4in. spacer and 1in. rubber recoil pad, small setting cracks to rear of top tang, weight 7lb. 2oz., in a Gunmark leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25966 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels (loose, pitted, bulged and dented), the rib engraved with acanthus scroll detailing and with a gold-inlaid '1' at the breech-end, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' (very faint), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '1' automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, carved shell fences, best bold floral and acanthus scroll engraving on a matted background, 14 1/4in. replacement stock, weight 7lb., in a canvas and leather guncase with Stephen Grant and Joseph 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. 12407, 30in. nitro reproved replacement barrels (by another), rib engraved 'PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE SOUTH AUDLEY STREET LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' (sic, spurious), and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, conversion from non-ejector (by the makers in 1921), cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured replacement Prince of Wales semi-pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, replacement fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a lightweight leather motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

CHARLES BOSWELL A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15569, 28 5/8in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES BOSWELL MAKER 126 STRAND LONDON W.C.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, the action, lockplates and furniture engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, the sideplates with scrolling banners engraved 'CHARLES BOSWELL', the underside with an expansive bucolic scene involving pigeon and partridge, the triggerguard with two setters on point, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. well-figured stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a brass-cornered leather hammergun case with gold-tooled Charles Boswell leather trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25116, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers (extended from 2in.), bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, left wall at 19+, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 15in. figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 13oz., in its 'The Purdey Lightweight' leather motor case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

AYA A 12-BORE 'MODEL NO.2' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 580961, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'AYA - AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL - MADE IN SPAIN', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, Holland & Holland style self-opening action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a vinyl case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

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

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15650, 30in. black powder only Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels, the rib 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. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 13 1/2in. figured stock with sling swivel insert, weight 7lb. 2oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with Purdey label and charges label for gun No. 15649. 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.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'ROYAL BREVIS' SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 33229, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1987), the rib engraved in script 'Royal Brevis', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 33. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, semi-selective single trigger, best bold acanthus scroll engraving with ornate bordering and with a matted background, the lockplates with game scene vignettes of partridge and pheasants, the underside with a brace of grouse and with an ornate cartouche engraved 'HOLLAND'S SINGLE TRIGGER', the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, 14 5/8in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in an oak-lined leather case.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE 'THE CONNAUGHT' ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20269, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS LTD. 67A ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W.1.', and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety, removable striker discs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, action flats with engine turned finish and with the Grulla trademark, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish, 15in. boldly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its lightweight leather case with canvas outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7600, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 67. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', the breech end with 'PATENT EJECTOR' and gold-inlaid '2', fluted fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock (insert repairs at hand), weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4499, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.' (refreshed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, wall thicknesses circa recommended minimum, minor ring bulges left tube, treble-grip action, automatic safety, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss 1894 improved patent single trigger, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the action bar with 'BOSS'S PATENT', the triggerplate with single trigger patent details, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock (chequering refreshed) including buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

JOSEPH MANTON A MOORE-ENGRAVED 20-BORE 'TRIBUTE' SINGLE-TRIGGER TRIPLE-BARRELLED PINLESS SIDELOCK / TRIGGERPLATE ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 11502, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels, the rib gold-inlaid 'JOSEPH MANTON LONDON', 2 3/4in. chambers, bore approx. 1/4 choke in all, slender bolstered action with hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, pinless lockplates with cocking-indicators, non-selective single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture relief engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork on a matted background, the lockplates with banners gold-inlaid with the makers name, the side-bolsters gold-inlaid 'TRIBUTE', the triggerplate signed 'G. Moore', bright finish overall, 15 1/4in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S) A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1277, 27 3/8in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1956), the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY WILLIAM POWELL & SON. BIRMINGHAM', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S', brushed bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 3/8in. wooden extension, minor chips to fore-end wood, weight 5lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

ARMAS GARBI A 20-BORE 'GUNMARK ROYALE' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16890, 26 3/4in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'GUNMARK ROYALE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, floral and scroll engraving with game scenes of duck, partridge and woodcock, bright and blued finish, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WESTLEY RICHARDS A .410 SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 542, 25 3/4in. turned octagonal to round nitro barrel (some pits), the top flat engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.', 2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, rebounding central hammer, plain action retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14in. stock, beavertail fore-end, weight 3lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

T. HEPPLESTONE A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 66524, smoothbored from .300 Rook, 26in. turned octagonal to round nitro barrel with matted sight flat, engraved 'T. HEPPLESTONE. MANCHESTER.', rear-sight removed and dove-tail insert, bead fore-sight (original sight removed), 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, ropework bordering and partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 4lb. 3oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act