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Click here to subscribeBRITISH .577 SNIDER MK II THREE BAND RIFLE. A conversion from a P53 rifle musket. 92cm barrel, brass trigger guard, stock nosing and butt plate. The action with crowned VR cipher and dated 1860 Enfield with full ordnance marks. Ladder sight. (Section 58 (2) FAA 1968 Antique Firearm). No certificate or permit required. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Appears in good overall condition, general surface wear but no obvious damage.
19TH CENTURY .577 ENFIELD THREE BAND MUZZLE LOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET, fully stocked with brass nosing, trigger guard and butt plate, ladder sight and sling swivels. The barrel 99cm long approx. VR cypher stamped to the action with date 1857, Tower and various proof marks to barrel and action. Antique firearm section 58 (2) Firearms Act 1968. No licence or permit required.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
18TH CENTURY .75 INDIA PATTERN BRITISH FLINTLOCK 'BROWN BESS' MUZZLE LOADING MUSKET, fully stocked with brass nosing, ramrod, trigger guard, sling swivels and butt plate. 99cm plain barrel, action marked with GR cypher stamped Tower with proof marks to the barrel. Antique Firearm section 58/2 Firearms Act 1968, no certificate or permit required. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Overall in good condition. Action cocks and works.
19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN PERCUSSION MUZZLE LOADING MUSKET, converted from a Flintlock, having shortened full stock with two barrel bands, brass trigger guard and butt plate. The barrel 91cm approx, sling swivels, the action stamped TYNA 1839 (Tula Arsenal). Antique Firearm Section 58/2 Firearms Act 1968. No certificate or permit required. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Nose of the fore end has been cut. No original finish, some pitting. No surface rust.
BRITISH .577/.450 MARTINI-HENRY MK III INFANTRY RIFLE made by Birmingham Small Arms (BSA & M Co), fully stocked with ramrod, two bands. The barrel 83cm approx with ladder sight, the action with VR crowned cypher over makers initials dated 1885, various other proof marks to barrels and to action, the stock with various Arsenal stamps including VIC & GOV-Australia and no.5599 with steel butt plate. Antique Firearm Section 58/2 Firearms Act 1968. No certificate or permit required.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Appears in good clean condition, merely showing surface wear as expected with no significant damage. Small chips to stock in places.
A REPRODUCTION OF A CIVIL WAR PERIOD MATCHLOCK MUZZLE LOADING MUSKET having canon mouth barrel 115cm long with blade foresight, fully stocked with dragons head cock. Overall length 155cm approx. Imitation firearm under VCR 2006. No certificate or recruit required but not to be sold to anyone under the age of 18.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD., LONDON A CASED .450/.455 SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL '1905 WILKINSON-WEBLEY', serial no. 124860, for 1908, with blued 6in. barrel, the raised sighting rib signed 'WILKINSON GUNMAKERS PALL MALL LONDON S.W.', beaded blade fore-sight, drift adjustable rear-sight blade to the stirrup barrel locking latch, the left hand side of top-strap marked 'WILKINSON-WEBLEY '05', fluted auto-ejecting cylinder, quick release catch mounted to the blued break-open frame, chequered walnut grips with silver escutcheon to the left and lanyard swivel at heel, the back-strap re-marked 'J.E. DYER' over '7th DGN GDS', the trigger guard bow with Wilkinson's number '2067', strong amount of original finish remaining and complete in its manufacturers leather covered storage case lined and compartmented in red baize, Wilkinson Sword trade label inside lid, the interior with tray for ammunition and retaining a period cleaning rod and oil-bottle, the lid initialled 'O.k.' Other Notes: Unfortunately the Wilkinson records are lost from this date but Webley records show this pistol was sold to Wilkinsons on 22 July 1908. We are gratefully indebted to www.armsresearch.co.uk for this informationS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.63mm (MAUSER) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL 'C96 'BROOMHANDLE', serial no. 95962, WITH STOCK-HOLSTER, for 1905, pre-war commercial model with 5 1/2in. reproved barrel, short extractor, 1000 metre rear-sight, milled frame without trade-mark, new style safe, chequered hard-rubber grips, provision for lanyard ring at heel (ring absent), traces of original finish and complete with its matching number stock-holster (repaired cracks along long length),S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
SMITH & WESSON, USA A .22 (L/R) SIX-SHOT TARGET-REVOLVER, MODEL '.22-32 HAND-EJECTOR', serial no. 245394, later production of the so-called 'Bekeart' model, with blued 6in. barrel, beaded blade fore-sight, adjustable rear-sight, the top of barrel signed by the maker and bearing patent dates to 1909, blued fluted swing-out cylinder, solid blued frame, oversized chequered walnut grips with inset medallions and colour hardened ancillaries, retaining much original finishS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
DWM, GERMANY A 9mm SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE PISTOL, MODEL 'P08 LANGE or LUGER ARTILLERY', serial no. 2795, WITH STOCK-BOARD, dated for 1917, with blued 8in. re-proved barrel, monogrammed toggle, machined and blued frame, chequered walnut grips, wood based magazine, much 'straw' finish to ancillaries, all matching numbers except magazine and complete with a period but non matching number stock-board, leather service holster and straps, the holster retaining its original cleaning rod and magazine loading tool Other Notes: For an associated snail-drum magazine and loading tool see Lot 700S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
MAUSER, GERMANY A 9mm (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE-PISTOL, MODEL 'C96 'RED-NINE'', serial no. 64488, for 1917, one of 150,000 purchased by the German military for use during World War One, with 5 1/2in. reproved barrel, short extractor, 1000 metre rear-sight, milled frame without trade-mark, new style safe, 28-groove walnut grips, both grips with deeply incised '9' character infilled with traces of red paint, lanyard ring at heel (ring absent), strong traces of original finishS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
PARKER-HALE, BIRMINGHAM A .22 (L/R) CONVERSION KIT FOR A 6 INCH BARRELLED .455 SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 693, with blued barrel insert threaded for a brass muzzle retaining nut at one end and with an auxiliary bridge rear-sight at the other and complete with its six-shot blued cylinder with angled chambersS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
WEBLEY FOR ARMY & NAVY C.S.L A .38 (S&W) SIX-SHOT POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL 'MKIII POCKET', serial no. 14612, with 3in. nickel-plated barrel, crescent fore-sight blade, the top of sighting rib signed 'ARMY & NAVY CSL', hinged frame with stirrup locking latch, plated fluted cylinder with quick release mechanism, hammer with solid firing pin and chequered black hard rubber grips, fitted with lanyard ring at heel and retaining virtually all its original plated finishS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
PIEPER, BELGIUM A SCARCE 9x23mm SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL '1910/21 BERGMANN PATENT', serial no. 9570/2794, manufactured circa 1912 with later official modifications, blued 4in. barrel, raised sighting rib, machined receiver with brushed bright internal bolt, rear cocking piece with machined thumb grips of concentric rings, fixed rear-sight, blued frame bearing both numbers, external hammer and side-safe, detachable box-magazine mounted forwards of the trigger and moulded hard rubber chequered grips with lanyard loop at heel, strong amount of original finishS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
SMITH & WESSON, USA A .357 (MAG) SIX-SHOT TARGET-REVOLVER, MODEL '686 CUSTOM', serial no. BHM6555, with mirror-polished stainless-steel 6in. barrel, red-ramp fore-sight, the rear-sight replaced with a Picatinny rail mount, full length polished stainless barrel weight, fluted swing-out cylinder, solid stainless frame, chequered wood factory grips and fitted with a Tasco Pro-Point red dot sight, complete with a cordura 'Pro TSC' gunbagS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
SMITH & WESSON, USA A CASED 9mm (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL 'M&P9 'C.O.R.E'', serial no. DYE7403, with 4in. barrel, moulded steel slide with laser-cut finger grips to rear, high visibility white-dot sights, polymer frame with integral stippled back panel and detachable magazine, in its makers abs plastic carton with spare magazine and replacement rear grip-panelS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
MAGNUM RESEARCH INC. A VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED .454 CASULL STAINLESS-STEEL SINGLE-ACTION FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER, serial no. BR03238, 7 1/4in. heavy barrel fitted with Ruger rear-sight, solid frame, chequered hard-rubber grips, in its makers carton with instruction manualS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
DWM, GERMANY A 7.65mm (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL 'P08 LUGER COMMERCIAL 'SWISS REWORK'', serial no. 7183, the pistol originally circa 1915, with replacement Swiss 4 5/8in. barrel, blued receiver with 'DWM' toggle, blued frame, 'straw' coloured ancillaries, stockboard lug to heel, and un-numbered wood based magazine, all matching numbers except the sideplate (numbered '58')S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
WEBLEY & SCOTT A BOXED 7.65mm (.32 ACP) MODEL '1908' SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET PISTOL, serial no. 77040, Circa 1912, 3 1/2in. blued barrel, blued slide and frame, chequered hard rubber grips, the whole with a good amount or original finish throughout (some surface corrosion), in its box with rod and original instruction manualS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
SMITH & WESSON, USA A GOOD .455 DOUBLE-ACTION SERVICE REVOLVER, MODEL 'MKII HAND EJECTOR', serial no. 40476, circa 1914, with 6 1/2in. blued barrel, crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, the top of barrel signed by the maker and with patents to '1906', blued and fluted swing-out cylinder, blued solid frame, chequered walnut grips inlet with trademarked medallions, Canadian ordnance mark stamped to heel, the whole appearing little used with virtually all its original finish and colour where appropriateS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
COLT, USA A SCARCE .357 (MAG) DOUBLE-ACTION NICKEL-PLATED REVOLVER, MODEL 'COLT PYTHON', serial no. 34116, for 1964, with 6in. barrel, full-length ventilated sighting-rib, full length integral barrel weight, red ramp fore-sight, adjustable rear-sight, fluted swing-out cylinder, chequered walnut factory grips, retaining apparently all of its original nickel-plated factory finishS5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 EligibleUnless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
ENFIELD, ENGLAND A SCARCE .303 (BRIT) BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE CARBINE MODEL' LEE-ENFIELD MKI * CAVALRY CARBINE' serial no. 3703, dated for 1896, with nitro proved (2007) 21in. barrel, muzzle-cap with built-in fore-sight protector, elevating adjustable rear-sight, 'Lee-Metford' style bolt with dust-cover and turned-down handle with flat knob, magazine cut-off, wrist of action stamped 'ENFIELD 1896 LEC 1' together with a crown over 'VR', walnut full-stock, the butt with brass heel-plate, trap-door for oil-bottle and pull-through (missing), the side of butt with vacant brass disc, the wood stamped 'R.M. ENFIELD' in a circle around 'W.D.' and a broad arrow over 'I', the wrist with an armourer patch repair to right hand side and amateur initials 'G.H.G.', the fore-stock with three-quarter length walnut barrel cover and short six-round magazine attached to the rifle via a security link, the whole with a strong amount finish and complete with a period correct pattern leather sling and rear-sight cover, missing clearing rodS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, USA A .45-70 (GOVT) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1884 'TRAPDOOR', serial no. 337033, dated for 1891, with blued 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro-adjustable rear-sight, colour-hardened model dated flip-up breech-block, colour-hardened lock marked with the American Eagle device and signed 'SPRINGFIELD', walnut full-stock with blued furniture, the left hand top of wrist stamped with a martial cartouche, two iron barrel-bands and iron nose-cap with concealed spike-bayonet, the whole retaining much apparent original blued finish and colour and complete with two tools and a proof certificateS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.92mm (8mm MAUSER) BOLT-MAGAZINE COMPOSITE SNIPER-RIFLE, MODEL 'K98K SNIPER', serial no. 6571, dated for 1937, with blued 24 1/4in. barrel, ramp and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, the receiver ring with manufacturer's code 'S/243' and the date, charger cut-out to receiver, the side of receiver further fited with a later detachable telescopic sight mount, laminated wood three-quarter stock and handguard, blued iron furniture and short cleaning rod stored beneath the muzzle, complete with a later 'AJACK' single turret blued steel 7.5x50 telescopic sight with German sniper reticule and a correct pattern and period leather slingS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
CZ A NEW AND UNUSED .416 RIGBY 'CZ 550 SAFARI CLASSICS II' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. BSC00036, 25in. nitro barrel (2017 proof) with block-mounted open sights and two folding leaf sights, white sight lines and marked 100, 200 and 300, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with skeletal steel protector hood, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, DLC matt finish overall, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, the underside with a carved representation of a buffalo, sling eyes, 14 3/8in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 1oz., in its universal flight case with paperworkS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
ENFIELD, ENGLAND A RARE .303 (BRIT) BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'No1 MKVI', serial no. 27597A, circa 1929, with blued 25 1/2in. barrel, twin bayonet lugs at the exposed muzzle, blade fore-sight with roll-tipped side protectors, vernier ladder folding rear-sight with auxiliary battle sight, machined receiver with thumb cut-out forwards of the charger bridge, milled out well behind the safe, magazine cut-off and circular cocking-piece to the bolt, wood butt-stock (armourer's inlet repair at heel), brass heel-plate with central trap-door, later No4 fore-end and No4 MKI top-cover, correct style magazine Other Notes: No1 MKVI's could be loosely termed the transitional rifle between the No1 MKIII and the No4 MKI. Most were set up in the late 1920's and originally had a large square chequered panel to the fore-piece. When war broke out, the stores were raided for any usable arms and the few No1 MKVI's that were on hand were 'upgraded' to conform with the then current No4 rifle, which usually involved swapping the chequered fore-arm for the plain heavier version of the No4 MKI, as represented here.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
H. BARELLA (BERLIN) A 9.3X62MM FULL-STOCKED BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6002, serial number on barrel only, 25 1/8in. octagonal to round nitro barrel with raised integral file cut top rib, banner engraved 'H. BARELLA. BERLIN.', open sights and two folding leaf sights, bead fore-sight with protecting ears, the breech end and receiver (with thumb cutout) with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, matt top receiver ring, chequered flush butterknife bolt handle, detachable floorplate with lever release, set triggers, highly-figured full length pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, fluted horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including horn buttplate, weight 8lb. 6oz.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W. R. PAPE A .303 'LEE-SPEED' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 12158, 24 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2019) with the BSA piled arms logo at the knox form, open sights with two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked 100,200 and 300, with folding tangent sights marked 4-10, block-mounted fore-sight with protecting ears, bolt shroud with border engraving and marked 'W.R. Pape Newcastle Upon Tyne', the wrist band with ornate border and scroll work with 'B.S.A. Co.' to the right side and BSA number 13466, magazine cut-off, detachable magazine with border and scroll engraved base, the magazine housing with border engraving, the triggerguard with the serial number and border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and steel buttplate (with trap), weight 7lb. 6oz.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AUG. FRANCOTTE (LIEGE) A .30-06 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 21516, 24 1/2in. nitro barrel engraved 'AUG. FRANCOTTE LIEGE', matt sight rib missing open sights, block-mounted bead fore-sight with hood, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski PVI-2 2,5-10x56 telescopic sight, serial no. P753880121, in quickly-detachable mounts, engraved elongated top strap, rubber bolt knob cover, detachable floorplate with fine acanthus scroll engraving, scroll engraved triggerguard, figured pistolgrip stock (some surface scratches) with cheekpiece, scroll engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, 13 1/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. 1oz. (with scope)S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
D.LL. LLOYD. A .264 MAGNUM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 202, 24 1/8in. unsighted nitro reproved barrel, engraved 'D.LL. LLOYD. PIPEWELL' and '.264" MAGNUM', receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a telescopic sight in Lloyd mounts and with leather cover, sidewall marked 'GEW. 98.', Lloyd low profile bolt handle, hinged alloy floorplate with push button release, alloy triggerguard, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and monte carlo comb, colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap, 13 3/4in. pull including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 9oz.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .32-20 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL '1873', serial no. 257596, for 1888, with slightly tapering octagonal 24 1/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed by the maker and with patents to 1860, slab-sided receiver with applied sideplates and stepped nocksform, plain sliding dust-cover over breech, external hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel tubular magazine, minimal traces of original finishS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W. J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. A .404 JEFFERY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 28712, 24 1/4in. nitro barrel engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 26 BURY ST. ST. JAMES. LONDON. 28712', (sic), block-mounted open sights with four folding leaf sights, white metal sight lines and marked '1', '2', '3', '4' and '5', block-mounted bead fore-sight, standard Mauser action (with thumb cutout) with matt top receiver ring, detachable floorplate with military style release, figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 15 3/8in. pull including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 7oz.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
LITHGOW, AUSTRALIA A RARE .303 (BRIT) BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'AUSTRALIAN ISSUE No1 MKIII* SNIPER', serial no. 56692, the rifle dated for 1918 with 25 1/4in. concealed barrel, blued receiver with turned down bolt-handle, squared serrated cocking piece, the breech fitted with a twin slot telescopic sight mount, the rear left of the receiver with an off-set mount with single locking aperture, military style woodwork, the butt fitted with an applied comb-raiser, the fore-end retaining its volley sight to left hand side, the rear hand-guard modified for the objective lens of a telescopic sight and complete with an Australian issue Pattern 18 telescopic sight dated for 1945 in quick detachable mounts, complete with its canvas and webbing carry case and tools, leather lens covers and all matching numbers Other Notes: This rifle is mentioned in The Lee Enfield Book by Ian Skennerton as being of the low mount type and entering stores on the 19th October 1945S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.92 (8mm MAUSER) BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'GEW98 SNIPER', serial no. 747, dated for 1916, with partly exposed 31in. barrel, clip-on fore-sight and muzzle protector, elevating tangent rear-sight, the dated receiver bridge fitted with a turret mount for a telescopic sight, the rear of receiver with central mount behind the charger bridge, turned down bolt-handle, flag safe, walnut woodwork with iron furniture and leather sling complete with an 'EMIL BUSCH' 2 3/4 power telescopic sight of similar period with correct mounts housed in a later leather reproduction sight case of correct style with adjustment tool, matching number to sight bodyS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.92 (8mm MAUSER) BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'GEW98 SNIPER', serial no. 5684, circa 1914-18, with partly exposed 31in. barrel, clip-on fore-sight and muzzle protector, elevating tangent rear-sight, the receiver bridge fitted with a twin aperture claw-mount base for a telescopic sight, the rear of receiver with off-set mount behind the charger bridge, turned down bolt-handle, flag safe, walnut woodwork with iron furniture and leather sling complete with an 'OIGEE BERLIN' 3 power telescopic sight of similar period with correct mounts re-numbered to this rifle housed in a later canvas reproduction sight case of correct style with adjustment toolS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A GOOD 7.62x54R (RUSSIAN) REPEATING BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER-RIFLE, MODEL 'MOSIN NAGANT SNIPER', serial no. 130256, dated for 1932, with 30in. blued barrel, blued receiver with brushed bright turned down bolt, wood full-stock with iron furniture, iron under-barrel cleaning rod and fitted with a Russian issue canvas military sling with combined cheek-piece and a Russian 'PU' telescopic sight in a dedicated side mount, the whole in a fine factory reconditioned state and appearing little used since and complete with a canvas telescopic sight cover and cruciform bayonet (no scabbard)S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WINCHESTER, USA A RARE GIOVANELLI-ENGRAVED .30-30 WIN. 'MODEL 94 - 1 OF 1000' LEVER ACTION REPEATING SPORTING CARBINE, serial no. 4435000, for 1979, with blued round 20in. barrel inlaid with gold bands at the breech and muzzle, the side of the barrel signed in gold 'WINCHESTER MODEL 94 30-30 WIN and on the top of the breech 'ONE OF ONE THOUSAND', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating carbine ladder rear-sight, deeply chisel scroll-engraved receiver surrounding a central panel featuring an engraving of the 'Winchester' cowboy on a horse at full gallop on the left hand side and a stag within a background of scrolls on the right, all the panels bordered with gold lines, highly-figured finely chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock with silvered crescent heel-plate engraved with scrolls and bearing the inlaid gold legend 'ONE OF ONE THOUSAND', engraved and gold-inlaid under-lever, highly-figured finely chequered walnut carbine fore-end with deeply scroll engraved barrel-bands and full-length blued magazine with engraved end-cap, the whole appearing little used, complete with its manufacturers presentation full-length leather-covered storage case and a certificate signed by the engraver stating the limited edition status of the carbineS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
DANIEL FRASER A 9.5MM M/S 1880 PATENT FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1718, 26 15/16in. replacement nitro barrel, raised rib with open sights and folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked '100' and '200 METRES', ramped bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the breech end with Fraser patent telescopic sight mount bases, Birmingham proofed at 9.5m/m 2.25" CORDITE 40 - 270 MAX', Fraser patent falling block action patent no. 5403 of 23rd December 1880, use number 218, action frame number 171, triggerplate mounted safety slide, finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork with ropework bordering, bright finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling swivels, fore-end with Anson & Deeley patent release catch and with carved horn finial, weight 7lb. 14oz. Provenance: In Jonathan Kirton's book 'Daniel Fraser - Gun and Rifle Maker of Edinburgh, Scotland' this rifle is listed as being made as a '.450/400 FB/SR/En' and noted '1st Dan'l Fraser & Co.'S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
I. HOLLIS & SONS A .450 (3 1/4IN.) EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 58558, 27 1/4in. cordite re-proofed barrels, raised matt rib with banners engraved 'I. HOLLIS & SONS. LONDON.', and 'AMMUNITION 450 EXPRESS', open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked '100', '200' and '300', Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and steel heel and toe plates, weight 9lb. 9oz., in leather caseS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
KRIEGHOFF A LITTLE USED .375 F. MAG. NITRO EXPRESS 'CLASSIC' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 061364-1, with extra .470 NE barrels, 23 5/8in. nitro .375 barrels, serial no. 061364-1 with raised matt sight rib, skeletal high visibility open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 2-12x50 telescopic sight, serial no. R774215983, in quickly-detachable mounts, individual semi-beavertail fore-end; 23 5/8in. nitro .470 barrels, serial no. 061364-4 with raised matt sight rib, skeletal high visibility open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Victory Varipoint 1,5-6x42 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 3064038, in quickly-detachable mounts, individual semi-beavertail fore-end; hold-open toplever, top strap with sprung safety / cocking lever, border engraving, satin finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip with a monogrammed escutcheon, sling swivels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight with .375 barrels 10lb. 12oz. (unscoped) and 12lb. 7oz. (with scope), weight with .470 barrels 10lb. 15oz. (unscoped) and 12lb. 7oz. (with scope), in its fitted alloy flight case with sighting targets and some paperwork and a nylon outer cover Provenance: The vendor has kindly supplied us with the following information: "original Krieghoff 'BreakO' recoil absorber tube inside the stock. Each barrel has shot less than 50 rounds including zeroing as they were my back up set; both barrels group well at 50 Yards on open sights, the scopes are accurate at 100 Yards I confirm 100 rounds in .375F Norma 300 gr are included in the offer: they are on my name at Holland & Holland shooting groundsS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
IMMAN. MEFFERT for F. DUMBECK (MUNSTER) A 16-BORE / 8X57JR 'UBERLAND' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 65463, 25 3/4in. Krupp-steel nitro barrels, raised matt rib with flip-up open sights and engraved in banners 'F. DUMBECK . MUNSTER' and in script 'Uberland', the tubes engraved 'IMMAN. MEFFERT. SUHL', 2 1/2in. shot chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, scroll-back treble-grip action with side-clips and short side-bolsters, removable striker discs, pin cocking-indicators, tang-mounted shot / ball selector switch, manual side safety, set front trigger, horn triggerguard, bold stylised floral engraving on a stippled background, bright finish, 14 1/8in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, fluted horn pistolgrip-cap, horn buttplate, rear sling swivel removed, small insert repair to rear of top tang, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb., in a re-lined canvas caseS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
DEMAS AN 8X57JRS OVER AND UNDER SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 5101, 23 5/8in. nitro monobloc barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, hold-open toplever, manual safety, game and scroll engraving with gold coloured detailing, the underside engraved 'DEMAS SII FC ST. ETIENNE', the triggerguard initialled 'PR', bright finish, 14 7/8in. figured pistolgrip stock (crack at head) with cheekpiece, the right side of the stock chiselled with a barking stag head, buttplate, weight 7lb. 11oz., in its universal zip-caseS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
H. SCHEIRING A FINE 8X57 JRS JAEGER PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17643, 21 5/8in. nitro barrels, highly decorated two stage sight rib with acanthus and stylised leaf engraving, open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, ramp engraved en suite, rib engraved 'H. SCHEIRING. FERLACH', the breech end mounted with a Swarovski 1,25-4x24 Habicht telescopic sight, serial number P734551152, in finely leaf and scroll-engraved quickly-detachable mounts, ultra slim Jaeger patent 'verticalblockverschluss' action with sprung breech face, carved fences, tang mounted manual safety, ejectors require attention, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, set front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved in relief with bold scrolling acanthus interspersed with floral designs on a finely matted background, bright finish with blued triggerguard, 14 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and monogrammed steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), with 5/8in. recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and with ejector / non-ejector selector slide, all engraved en suite, weight 6lb. 5oz. (unscoped) and 7lb. 8oz. (with scope), in a lightweight alloy flight caseS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .30 SUPER (RIMLESS) 'ROYAL' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 32160, 25in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (converted from flanged) with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight with fold-over moonsight, the breech end mounted with a Karl Zeiss Zielvier telescopic sight, serial no. 25889, in quickly detachable mounts, the rib engraved '30. SUPER. RIMLESS', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', the underside engraved 'CONVERTED TO RIMLESS BY J. RIGBY & CO. LONDON. ENGLAND.', treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, side-bolsters, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, elongated top strap with semi-flush fitting folding peep sight, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, weight 8lb. 4oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 6ox. (with scope), in a lightweight leather caseS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
STALKER RIFLES, ENGLAND A RARE .22 FAC-RATED LIMITED EDITION PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'TIGER-TEN', serial no. AM1, for 2006, based on a 'BSA SUPER TEN' (q.v.) with 29 1/4in. blued barrel including built-on carbon-fibre sound moderator, brass muzzle-piece, blacked alloy receiver with machined rail for a telescopic sight and aperture for detachable magazine (absent), the left side of receiver bearing an engraved brass plaque marked 'STALKER RIFLES, MADE IN ENGLAND BY ADRIAN H. HARTLEY' and another marked 'TIGER TEN LTD EDITION CARBON FIBRE 2006 MODEL WITH TENSIONED BARREL SYSTEM', blued bolt-handle, left handed walnut anatomical thumbhole three-quarter stock, adjustable rubber heel-plate, brass trigger guard and extended under-barrel air-reservoir with leather 'STALKER RIFLES' hand-guard, untestedS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
RIPLEY RIFLES, ENGLAND AN FAC-RATED .22 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'XL25', no visible serial number, with blacked 28 3/4in. barrel including detachable sound-moderator, machined alloy receiver with polished bolt operation and aperture for magazine, further auxiliary feed on the left hand side, anatomical chequered walnut three-quarter stock and under-barrel air reservoir, fitted with an unsigned 'IR3-9x50ARF' telescopic sight and including three magazines and two allen keysS1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE PAIR OF O'BRIEN-ENGRAVED DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 28181 / 2, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with 6mm solid matt top-ribs engraved '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the top tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in all, hold-open toplevers inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, engraved with bouquet and acanthus scrollwork, No.1 lockplates engraved with scenes of flushed fowl and partridge, No.2 with scenes of pheasant and partridge flushed from their naturalistic habitat, signed 'D. O'Brien', the undersides with engraved vignettes of hounds surrounded by acanthus scrollwork and engraved with the makers name and details, brushed finish, 14 3/8in. figured stocks including 7/8in. leather-covered recoil pads, weight 7lb. 11oz (No.1) 7lb. 8oz. (No.2), in their makers brass-cornered burgundy leather double guncase with some accessories Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information: No. 28181/2 Completed: December 1977 For: [France] Description: A pair of over & under sidelock ejector game guns Weight: 7lb. 4oz. Calibre: 12-bore (2¾in.) Barrels: 28in. Choke: ½ & Full Stock: 15in. Notes: Old silver finish Silver oval Leather-covered pads Engraved by Danny O'Brien, and actioned by Ernest Lawrence (Harry's younger brother, who was involved in modifying the Woodward action when we (Purdeys) took it on. See p. 286-7 in the Bicentenary Book on Purdey)S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'COUNTY' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 585112/3, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, No.1 action at fault, hold-open toplevers, manual safeties with engraved 'S' details, selective single-triggers, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding naive scenes of hound and feather, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stocks cast on for the left shoulder (no.1 cracked at head, left underhorn loose), weight 7lb. 11oz. (No.1), 7lb. 10oz. (No.2)S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 17640 / 1, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels (by the makers circa 1970), retaining original ribs (engraving worn) and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. 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 with improved 'lighter pull-off' modification, patent no. 10567 of 7th May 1907, use numbers 2471 and 2468, locks also numbered 1059 and 1060, toplevers engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT ONE TRIGGER' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, L.B. Taylor selective single trigger mechanisms of modified 'two pull type', patent no. 26659 of 17th November 1909, use numbers 241 and 264, triggerplate mounted barrel selector switches with gold-inlaid 'L' and 'R' details, hinged floorplates, profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, the triggerguards engraved with scenes of pheasant and pointer, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stocks, No.1 with insert repair below escutcheon, fore-ends with horn finials and Deeley & Edge patent release catches, weight 6lb. 14oz. (No.1) and 7lb. 2oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered leather bound caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 12940 / 1, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA EIBAR ACERO CROMO-NIQUEL', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, side-clips, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Holland & Holland style self-opening systems, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 15 1/4in. stocks including 1/2in. wooden buttplates, No.1 minor crack at hand, weight 7lb., in their brass-cornered leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W.C. CARSWELL A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 15257 / 8, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, ribs engraved 'W.C. CARSWELL. 4 CHAPEL STREET. LIVERPOOL.', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, bright and blued finish overall, 14 5/8in. well-figured stocks including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 10oz, in their brass-cornered leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AYA A PAIR OF 20-BORE 'NO.1' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 340633 / 4, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-ribs, gold-inlaid 'AYA' and '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. 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, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks, weight 5lb. 15oz., in a lightweight leather motor caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
ARRIETA A PAIR OF 20-BORE SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 291-98 / 292-98, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties, Holland & Holland style self-opening systems, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides with the makers details, the triggerguards carved and gold-inlaid with the 'AC' and fleur de lys motif, bright finish, 14in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their leather motor caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3151 / 2, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'HENRY ATKIN (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. 1/4 and 3/4 choke (No.1) 1/2 and 3/4 choke (No.2), No.2 wall thicknesses at 19 & 18, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, articulated front triggers, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 16in. highly-figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 6oz. (No.1) 6lb. 3oz. (No.2), in a collapsing leather double motorcase with Henry Atkin trade labelS2 - 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. 23827 / 8, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', and with '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, some pitting, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and traces of renewed finish, 15 1/8in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in fleece-lined canvas and leather slips Provenance: The makers have kindly supplied us with the following information from their records: No. 23827/8 Completed: June 1929 For: W.T. Lindsay Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns Weight: 6lb. 8¾oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Tight Cyl. & Mod. Stock: 15 3/16in. Notes: "W.T.L." on ovalS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 4678 / 9, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (struck off and polished bright), 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.2 right wall at 17, treble-grip actions with removable striker discs, stylised carved leaf fences, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, some rust spotting, 16 7/8in. replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 13oz. (No.1) and 7lb. 1oz. (No.2), in a re-lined brass-cornered leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A TRIO OF 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 40010 / 1 and 40205, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved in script 'The Royal' and gold-inlaid '1', '2' and '3' at the breech ends, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and imp. cyl. (No.1), imp. cyl in both (No.2) and 1/4 both (No.3), toplevers gold-inlaid '1', '2' and '3', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the undersides engraved 'THE "ROYAL" MODEL' in elaborate cartouches, bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks (slightly swept at combs), weight 6lb. 7oz. (No.1 & 2) and 7lb. 8oz. (No.3), gun No. 1 and 2 in a lightweight leather motor case, No.3 in a single lightweight leather case Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that gun nos. 40010 / 1 were ordered as a pair of 12-bore Royals with 27in. barrels in May 1969 and were delivered on the 26th November 1971. Gun no. 40205 was ordered on the 17th May 1974, finished on the 26th June 1976 and was made for the same client as 'a No.3 gun to match Gun no. 40010/1'S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONS A TRIO OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 23811 / 2 and 23882, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and with '1', '2' and '3' at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, toplevers engraved '1', '2' and '3', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers (lightly worked), the rear triggers built up on the face, No.3 gun left ejector requires attention, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 3/4in. well-figured Prince of Wales pistolgrip stocks with horn pistolgrip-caps, including 1 1/4in. wooden extensions and 1/2in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a canvas and leather triple motor case Provenance: The makers have kindly supplied us with the following information regarding these guns: No. 23882 Completed: May 1930 Description: A hammerless ejector game gun to match 23811/2 and make a trio Weight: 6lb. 8oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Imp. Cyl. & Mod Stock: 14 3/4in. (Cast On) Notes: Pistolgrip stock with leather covered pad Gold oval engraved "JNH" 3 Spring-bladed front-trigger Adjusted as per below No. 23811/2 Completed: 17th July 1929 Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns Weight: 6lb. 8oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Imp Cyl & Mod Stock: 14 3/4in. (Cast On) Notes: Pistolgrip stocks with leather covered pads Gold ovals engraved "JNH" 1 & 2 December 1957: Both these and 23882 had the bend reduced and were shortened to 14 1/2in. February 1973: Lengthened in wood and leather-covered pads to 15 1/2in and made cast-off. Triggers turned at same timeS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
GALLYON & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11150, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1978), the tubes engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 61. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. ENGLAND' and the rib with a flash of scrollwork at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
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