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A 12-bore sidelock hammer gun by J. & W. Tolley, no. 7419The action with foliate-scroll engraving and makers name in scrolling banner, rebounding sidelocks, the well-figured stock with rubber recoil-pad, replacement forend, the reblacked barrels with game-rib engraved 'J & W. Tolley, 59 New Bond St. London W'Weight 7lb. 2oz., 14¾in. pull (13¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. XF & XF chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock hammer gun by John Dickson & Son, no. 2714Probably converted from pinfire, the action-body with bold foliate-scroll engraving, rotary underlever, percussion fences with brass protruding loaded indicators (one hammer replacement, the other re-engraved, both retaining screws replaced), the well-figured stock (grip rechequered and refinished with cracks and repaired cracks at rear lockplates and tangs) with steel butt-plate , the rebrowned damascus barrels with game-rib engraved 'John Dickson & Son, 63 Princes Street, Edinburgh'Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare 12-bore bar-in-wood sidelock hammer gun by Thomas Horsley, no. 1882Incorporating T. Horsley's pull-back snap-action toplever patent no. 2410 of October 1863 and T. Horsley's self-extracting striker patent no. 1138 of 17th April, the ornate hammers with spurs of hare's-ear form, fences with gold-inlaid 'Loaded' indicators, non-rebounding sidelocks, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock (with a repaired crack from forend to lower tang) with steel butt-plate, the rebrowned damascus barrels (loose on action) with game-rib engraved 'Thomas Horsley, Maker, York, Patent 2410'Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & Cyl chokes, 2½in. chambers, London Black-Powder proof, (barrel-thicknesses at 20 & 21 thou.)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore hammer gun by J. Purdey, no. 7118Converted from pinfire, Purdey patent push-forward under-lever, best foliate-scroll engraving, the well-figured stock with rubber recoil-pad, the damascus barrels (slightly loose on the action) with game-rib engraved 'J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford street, LondonWeight 6lb. 14oz., 14¼in. pull (13⅜in. stock), 29¾in. barrels, 2½in. chambers, London nitro reproofIn its oak case with Purdey's trade labelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare R. Vasco-engraved 28-bore 'Quattrocanne' four-barrelled single-trigger sidelock hammer gun by Abbiatico & Salvinelli, no. 32326The treble-grip action-body with some border and foliate-scroll engraving, the well-figured stock of swan's-neck form (hairline crack to the rear of the left lockplate) with rubber recoil-pad, the barrels engraved 'Abbiatico & Salvinelli' with raised game-rib, beavertail forend Weight 8lb. 6oz., 15in. pull (14¼in. stock), 27½in. barrels, approx. Cyl, ⅜, ½ & Full chokes, 3in. chambers, recent London nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two 12-bore boxlock guns by Westley Richards: the first an ejector gun, no. 15654Top-lever and forend inlaid with '2' in gold (toplever inlay missing), the action-body with foliate-scroll engraving and makers name in scrolling banner, well-figured stock with chequered side-panels and leather covered wooden extension, horn-tipped forend, the replacement barrels (loose on the action) with game-ribWeight 6lb. 6oz., 14¾in. pull (13¾in. stock), 27in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ⅝ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofThe second a non-ejector gun, no. 8951The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with wooden extension, the rebrowned damascus barrels (loose on the action) with game-rib engraved 'Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London'Weight 6lb. 0oz., 14¾in. pull (13½in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. I.C & Full chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof (left barrel-thickness at 18 thou.)(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two 12-bore boxlock guns by Cogswell & Harrison, the first a 'Avant Tout' assisted-opening ejector gun, no. 24177The blacked action body with third-bite, foliate scroll engraving, figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'Cogswell & Harrisson Ltd. 'The Avant Tout', 141 New Bond Street & 226 Strand London'Weight 6lb. 10oz., 15in. stock, 28in. barrels, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofIn a canvas case The second a non-ejector gun, no. 43849Treble-grip action-body with minimal engraving, some hardening-colour remaining, figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'Cogswell & Harrisson Ltd., 141 New Bond Street & 226 Strand London'In a canvas case with trade-labelWeight 6lb. 12oz., 15¼in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ⅜ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofIn a canvas case with trade-labelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two 12-bore German non-ejector guns: the first a sidelock non-ejector gun by Jost & DiehlNo visible serial number, the treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, serpentine fences, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip, cheek-piece and ebonite extension, the sleeved barrels with matt game-rib engraved 'Jost & Diehl in Worms'Weight 6lb. 11oz., 14½in. pull (13⅝in. stock), 28¼in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proofThe second a boxlock non-ejector gun by G.L. Rasch, no. 130311The treble-grip action-body with bold foliate-scroll engraving with makers name in scrolling banner, cocking-indicators, scrolling trigger-guard engraved with a fox and hare, stock with carved horn pistolgrip and ebonite extension, the barrels with flat matt-ribWeight 6lb. 9oz., 14⅝in. pull (13¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. ⅜ & ⅝ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two 12-bore boxlock ejector guns: the first by H.E. Pollard & Co., no. 45811The treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving bearing the makers name in scrolling-banner, the figured stock with horn butt-plate, the barrels (loose on the action) with game-rib engraved 'Herbert E. Pollard & Co. Broad St. Worcester'6lb. 9oz., 14⅞in. pull (14¼in. stock), 29½in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ⅝ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofWith a leather caseThe second by Douglas V. JohnstoneNo visible serial number, Treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, the well-figured stock with rubber recoil-pad, the barrels (loose on the action) with game-rib engraved 'Douglas V. Johnstone. Maker. St. Bath street. Birmingham'Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14½in. pull (13½in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ⅞ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore boxlock ejector gun by Akrill, no. 1610The action with some hardening-colour, figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved H.E. Akrill, BeverleyWeight 6lb. 7oz., 14¼in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. Cyl. & ⅞ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore boxlock ejector by Chas. Osborne, no. 77345The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, the figured stock with rubber recoil-pad, the barrels (loose on the action) with game-rib engraved 'Chas Osborne & Co., 10 York Buildings, Adelphi, London' Weight 6lb. 8oz., 13¾in. pull (12¾in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. Cyl & ¾ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof (left bore-diameter marginal)In a leather leg-of-mutton caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore boxlock non-ejector gun by W.W. Greener, no. 34390Treble-grip action-body, manual side-safety, machined engraving, the well-figured stock with rounded Prince-of-Wales grip, horn extension, horn-tipped forend, the rebrowned damascus barrels with matt game-rib engraved 'Patent Treble Wedge Fast' and 'W.W. Greener, 'Foresters' Gun, London & Birmingham, England'Weight 8lb. 0oz., 14¾in. pull (13⅝in. stock), 32in. barrels, approx. ⅞ & Full chokes, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore boxlock ejector gun by W.W. Greener, no. 37796Treble-grip scalloped-back action-body with some foliate-scroll engraving with makers name in scrolling banner, manual side-safety, figured-stock with horn butt plate, horn-tipped forend, the barrels with matte game-rib engraved W.W. Greener, 68 Haymarket, London, Depot Unique, 8 Avenue De L'Opera Paris. Winner at all gun trails,1875 to 1889Weight 7lb. 1oz., 14¼in. pull (14in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. Full & Full chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 20-bore '700' boxlock ejector gun by Webley & Scott, no. 112275 (2)Foliate scroll engraving, some hardening-colour, figured stock, the barrels engraved Webley & Scott Ltd., London & Birmingham, with game-ribWeight 5lb. 10oz., 14½in stock, 28in. barrels, approx. Cyl. & ⅝ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proofwith a 12-bore boxlock ejector gun by BSA, no. 39463This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Model 700' boxlock ejector gun by Webley & Scott, no. 128120The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, much hardening-colour, figured stocks with rubber recoil-pad, the barrels engraved 'Webley & Scott Ltd / Birmingham' with game-ribWeight 6lb. 7½oz. 14½in. pull (13⅞in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. ⅞ & Full chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Model 700' boxlock ejector gun by Webley & Scott, no. 145605The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, much hardening-colour, figured stocks with rubber recoil-pad, the barrels engraved 'Webley & Scott / Birmingham' with game-ribWeight 6lb. 7½oz. 14½in. pull (13⅞in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. ⅞ & Full chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Model 700' boxlock ejector gun by Webley & Scott, no. 95743Treble-grip action-body, some foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock, the barrels engraved Webley & Scott Ltd, Birmingham & 55 Victoria Street, London, S.W.1 with game-ribWeight 6lb. 7oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Model 700' boxlock ejector gun by Webley & Scott, no. 131551The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, much hardening-colour, figured stock (a crack to each side of action), the barrels (slightly loose on the action) engraved 'Webley & Scott Ltd, Birmingham' with game-ribWeight 6lb. 3oz., 14in. stock, 26in. barrels, approx. ¼ & Full chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore boxlock ejector gun by George Gibbs, no. B7203The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving and makers name in scrolling banner, the figured stock with wood extension, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'George Gibbs, Bristol & 35 Saville Row, London, W.'Weight 6lb. 11oz., 14¾in. pull (14in. stock), 29in. barrels, approx. ⅜ & ⅞ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore boxlock ejector gun by Armstrong & Co., no. 43108Treble-grip action-body with bold foliate-scrollwork, cast-on stock, the barrels (loose on the action) with game-rib engraved 'Armstrong & Co., Newcastle-Upon-Tyne'Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14⅝in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. Cyl & ⅞ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-bore boxlock ejector gun by Genoss, no. D93.45The treble-grip scrollback action-body profusely engraved with hares, partridge and pheasants in typical foliate scenery, side-clips, the well-figured stock with Prince of Wales grip (a small crack by the lower tang), horn pistolgrip-cap and wooden extension, the barrels each engraved 'Bohler Blitz, Stahl' with matte game rib engraved 'Genoss, d.Buchsenmacher in Ferlach'Weight 5lb. 13oz., 14½in. pull (13¼in. stock), 27in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 20-bore 'Silver Hawk' single-trigger boxlock ejector gun by P. Beretta, no. S03781AThe top-lever with a gilt Hawk's head, the action-body with foliate-scroll engraving with makers name in scrolling banner, fully-selective single-trigger with barrel-selector switch, the figured stock with butt-plate, the Excelsior High-Strength Alloyed Steel barrels engraved 'P. Beretta - made in Italy' and 'Beretta U.S.A. Corp. Ackk, M.D.' with game-ribWeight 6lb. 5oz., 14½in. pull (14⅛in. stock), 26in. barrels, multi chokes - ¼ & ½, 3in. chambers, Italian nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-bore boxlock ejector gun by W.J. Jeffery & Co., 24822The treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, the figured stock with horn butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'W.J. Jeffery & Co. LTD. 26 Bury Street, St. James's London.' Weight 6lb. 2oz., 14¾in. pull (14⅜in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. Cyl & ⅝ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofIn a pigskin leather caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 20-bore boxlock non-ejector gun by Joseph Lang, no. 8090The action with foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock (with minor chips at the underside of the grip), the damascus barrels with game-rib engraved 'Joseph Lang & Son, 10 Pall Mall, London'Weight 5lb. 6½oz., 13⅝in. stock, 27in. barrels, 2½n. chambers, Birmingham nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A .410 boxlock non-ejector gun by K. D. Radcliffe, no. 4340The action with makers name in scrolling banner with border engraving, figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved K.D. Radcliffe Ltd., ColchesterWeight 4lb. 2½oz., 13½in. stock, 27in. barrels, 3in. chambers, London superior reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Giovanelli-engraved 12-bore 'Mod. 627 EELL' single-trigger side-plated boxlock ejector gun by Beretta, no. A46041AThe action-body with bold foliate-scroll engraving, the left side-plate engraved with pheasants, the right side-plate engraved with woodcock, both in natural surroundings, the lower tang engraved 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', fully-selective gold-washed single-trigger with manual safety-slide and integral barrel-selector switch, the well-figured stock with pistolgrip and wood extension, the Excelsior High-Strength Alloyed Steel barrels engraved P. Beretta-Gardone V.T.-Italy with game-ribWeight 6lb. 10½oz., 14⅜in. pull (14in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Italian nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Giovanelli-engraved 12-bore 'Mod. 627 EELL' single-trigger side-plated boxlock ejector gun by Beretta, no. A46042AThe action-body with bold foliate-scroll engraving, the left side-plate engraved with pheasants, the right side-plate engraved with woodcock, both in natural surroundings, the lower tang engraved 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', fully-selective gold-washed single-trigger with manual safety-slide and integral barrel-selector switch, the well-figured stock with pistolgrip and wood extension, the Excelsior High-Strength Alloyed Steel barrels engraved P. Beretta-Gardone V.T.-Italy with game-ribWeight 6lb. 8oz., 14⅜in. pull (14in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Italian nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock ejector gun by Auguste Francotte, no. 76751Rib inlaid '2' in gold, the treble-grip action-body with concealed third-bite, side-clips, bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, traced of hardening-colour remaining, articulated front-trigger, figured stock with rubber recoil-pad, the barrels each engraved 'Auguste Francotte Brevetéà liege' with game-ribWeight 7lb. 12oz., 15½in. pull (14½in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. ⅜ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Belgian nitro proof This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector gun by De Brauwer, no. 161The action with concealed third bite, bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, some hardening-colour, articulated front-trigger, side-clips, highly-figured stock (with an inset grain repair at the left of the heel), the barrels with matte game ribWeight 6lb. 14oz., 14½in. stock, 27¾in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Countryman' sidelock ejector gun by Aguirre & Aranzabal, no. 583654Border-scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, colour hardening remaining, figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels engraved 'The Countryman' with game-rib engraved AYA-Aguirre & Aranzabal-Made in SpainWeight 6lb 15oz., 15in. stock, 27¾in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Spanish nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock non-ejector gun by George Daw & Co., no. 6106The action incorporating Daw's patent snap-action, patent no. 1594 of 27th May 1862, foliate-scroll engraving, gold cocking indicators, the well-figured stock with horn extension (crack to the rear of the right lockplate), the damascus barrels with game-ribWeight 7lb. 12oz., 14⅜in. pull (13¾in. stock), 32in. barrels, approx. ⅞ & Full chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock ejector gun by Army & Navy C.S.L., no. 49556The treble-grip action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock, the sleeved barrels (loose on the action) with matt game-ribWeight 6lb. 5oz., 14½in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ⅜ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock ejector gun by William Evans No. 15638Treble-grip action-body, foliate-scroll engraving, the well figured stock swept and cast for central-vision, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'William Evans, 63 Pall Mall, St. James's, London'Weight 6lb. 12oz., 15¾in. pull (14¾in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. ⅝ & ¾ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proofIn a canvas case with trade labelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore assisted-opening backlock ejector gun by Charles Lancaster, no. 6421Top-lever, trigger-guard and forend engraved '2', best foliate-scroll engraving, leg-of-mutton backlocks, figured stock (possibly replacement, forend with repaired split), the barrels engraved 'Charles Lancaster, 7 Bury Street, St. James's, London' with game-ribWeight 6lb. 10¾oz., 15in. pull (14¼in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofIn its leather caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Imperial' sidelock ejector gun by Lang & Hussey, no. 10666Toplever and rib numbered '1' in gold, the treble-grip action-body with best bouquet and foliate scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, well-figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved Lang & Hussey Ltd. 102 New Bond Street, LondonWeight 6lb. 6oz., 15¼in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Climax Hammerless' backlock non-ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 6190Border-scroll engraving with makers name in scrolling banner, the action-body engraved 'Climax Hammerless', some hardening-colour, the stock with horn butt-plate, the damascus barrels with game-rib engraved 'Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London'Weight 7lb. 0oz., 14in. pull (13¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. ½ & ¾ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'The Raleigh' sidelock ejector gun by Henry Atkin, no. 2466Best foliate-scroll engraving, traces of hardening-colour, well-figured stock (possibly replacement, with inset repairs near toe) with butt-plate, the barrels (loose on the action) with game-rib engraved ''The Raleigh' Henry Atkin Ltd (From Purdey's) 88 St. James's St. London' Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 15in. pull (14½in. stock), 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofIn a leather case with trade-labelFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 10th December 1920This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * S2* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock ejector gun by Army & Navy, no. 57590The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, some hardening-colour remaining, well-figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'Army & Navy C.S.L. London'Weight 6lb. 3oz., 14½in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. Cyl & ⅜ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofIn a canvas case with William Evans trade-labelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore sidelock ejector gun by Army & Navy, no. 48948The action-body with bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, blue enamel 'safe' ('E' missing), highly-figured replacement stock, the barrels with sunken game-ribWeight 6lb. 8oz., 14⅜in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ⅝ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro reproofIn a leather case with Army & Navy trade-labelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 28-bore 'No. 2' round-bodied sidelock ejector gun by Aguirre & Aranzabal, no. 261-97Foliate-scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge trigger-guard, figured-stock with leather extension, the barrels with game-rib engraved 'AYA, Aguirre Y Aranzabal - Made in Spain'Weight 5lb. 10oz., 15in. pull (13⅜in. stock), 27in. barrels, 2¾in. chambers, approx. ¼ & ¾ chokes, Spanish nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore side-lever sidelock ejector gun by F C Scott, no. 9626The action & side-lever with foliate-scroll engraving, maintaining much colour-hardening, well-figured stock with horn extension, the chopper-lump barrels engraved 'F.C. Scott. Princip St. / Birmingham, England' with matte game-ribWeight 7lb. 5oz., 14⅞in. pull (14⅛in. stock), 29in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proofIn a brass-mounted oak caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 18151Top-lever and ribs numbered '2', best bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, well-figured replacement stock, beaver-tail forend, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib engraved 'J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London, Made of Sir Joseph Witworths fluid pressed steel'Weight 7lb. 4½oz., 14⅝in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. ¾ & XF chokes, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro reproofFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed as the No.2 of a pair on 18th August 1904 for a Mr. B. Oppenheim. in July 1908, the gun had 29in. barrels fitted and was later converted by Purdey's to a single-trigger in June 1970 when the gun was fully restocked and the chambers were lengthenedThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by Boss & Co., no. 6547Toplever, rib and forend numbered '3' in gold, best bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the maker's name in a scrolling banner, rolled-edge trigger-guard, figured replacement stock (with a small crack behind the top-tang), the replacement barrels (loose on action) with game-rib engraved 'Boss & Co., 13/14 Cork Street, London, W1'Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & I.C. chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proof In a leather case with Boss & Co. trade-labelFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was ordered in August 1918 for an Albert PeachThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Royal' sidelock ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 25189Toplever, rib and forend numbered '2' in gold, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, virtually full renewed hardening-colour, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the well-figured stock with butt-plate, the replacement barrels (slightly loose on the action) engraved 'Holland & Holland / 15 Bruton Street London' with game-rib Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14½in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proofIn a brass-mounted leather case with trade-labelFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in March 1908 for a DavidsonThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * S2* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'Royal' single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 16557Toplever and rib numbered '1' in gold, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the figured cast-on stock with wood extension, the barrels with sunken game-rib engraved 'Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London' Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14¼in. pull (13⅞in. stock), 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ chokes, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproofIn a leather case with trade-labelFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed circa 1896 for a HollamThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * S2* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine chiselled and relief-engraved 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector gun by J.Purdey & Sons, no. 19233, engraved by Grifnée & DelcourThe action profusely engraved with deep carved foliate-scrollwork on a stippled ground and grotesque creatures, the trigger guard with a cobra, the triggerplate signed 'Ph. Grifnée & R. Delcour', cocking-indicators, well-figured replacement stock, the chopper-lump barrels (replacement by makers) with game-rib inlaid 'J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England' in gold Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 15½in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proof In a brass-mounted oak and leather case with trade-labels, accessories & canvas cover and leather leg-of-mutton guncaseFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed on 4th July 1908 for a Mr. M.W. Muir and is the No. 2 of a pair and that the gun was barrelled in 1974, this is likely to be around the time of the refinishingProvenanceSold in these rooms, Sporting Sale, 8th August 1995, Lot 975This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of 12 bore sidelock ejector guns by William Evans, no. 17070/1Toplevers, ribs and forends numbered '1' & '2' in gold, treble-grip action-bodies, foliate-scroll engraving, virtually-full renewed colour-hardening, well figured stocks with wood extensions, the barrels (No.1 loose on the action) with sunken game-ribs engraved 'William Evans. 63 Pall Mall. St James's. London'Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 15¼in. pull (14¼in. stocks), 26½in. barrels, chokes approx. I.C. & ⅜ (No.1) and ⅜ & ⅝ (No.2), 2½in chambers, London nitro proof (No.2's right barrel minimum wall thickness at at 14 thou)In a makers brass mounted oak & leather caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of 16-bore 'Model 700' boxlock ejector guns by Webley & Scott, No. 142237/8Some foliate-scroll engraving, much hardening-colour, figured stocks with leather extensions, the barrels engraved Webley & Scott, Birmingham with game-ribWeight 6lb. 4½oz., 15⅝in. pulls (15⅛in. stocks), 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ chokes, 2½in. chambers, recent London nitro reproof (No.1) Birmingham nitro proof (No.2)In a leather motorcaseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of 12-bore 'Regal' round-bodied sidelock ejector guns by E.J. Churchill, no. 437-07/438-07Of Spanish manufacture, toplevers, ribs and forends numbered '1' and '2' in gold, bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, articulated front-triggers, figured stocks, the chopperlump barrels with game-ribs engraved E. J. Churchill, ContinentalWeights 6lb. 12½oz., 14⅝in. stocks, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. ⅝ & Extra Full (No. 1) & ⅜ & ⅝ (No. 2), 2¾in. chambers, Spanish nitro proof (No. 1 gun left barrel wall-thickness at 20 thou, No. 2 left barrel at 19 thou)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of 12-bore sidelock ejector guns by William Evans, no. 15361/2Toplevers, ribs and forends numbered '1' & '2' in gold, treble-grip action-bodies, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured replacement stocks, the barrels with game-ribs engraved 'William Evans. 63 Pall Mall. St James's. London'Weight 6lb 7½oz., (No.1) & 6lb. 9oz. (No.2), 15in. stocks, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ⅜ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proofIn a brass-mounted leather case with trade-labelFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that these guns were completed in 1928 for a Mr. Henry ThomThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of 12-bore sidelock ejector guns by James Woodward & Co., no. 5451/2Toplevers, ribs and forends numbered '1' and '2' in gold, the treble-grip action body with concealed third-bite, arcaded fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, protruding tumbler-pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, some renewed hardening-colour remaining, the highly-figured replacement stocks with Prince of Wales grips with pistol-grip caps, the chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs engraved 'James Woodward & Sons, 64 St James's Street, London, S.W., Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth's Fluid Pressed Steel'Weight 7lb. 0oz (No.1) & 7lb. 2oz. (No.2), 15¾in. stocks, 29in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ chokes, 2½in. chambers, London nitro reproof (No.1) & London nitr proof (No.2) (Both left barrel-thickness's at 20 thou.)In their brass-mounted oak and leather case with trade-labelsFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that these guns were completed on 1st May 1900 for a General Sir J.G. MaxwellGeneral Sir John Grenfell Maxwell GCB, KCMG, CVO, DSO was a British army officer. He served with the Black Watch in the Sudan at Tel-El-Kabir, the Atbara and Omdurman, and later in South Africa during the Second Boer War. During World War I, as commander of British troops in Egypt, he was responsible for the successful defence of the Suez Canal against the Ottoman raid of 1915.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 28-bore single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by Browning, no. 33294PRFully-selective single-trigger with manual safety-slide with integrated barrel-selector switch, action-body with game-scene engraving, the figured stock with semi-pistol grip and rubber recoil-pad, the barrels with ventilated matt top-ribWeight 6lb. 12½oz., 12⅜in. pull (11½in. stock), 28in. barrels, 2¾in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Sabatti-engraved 12-bore 'S782 EMEL' single-trigger side-plated over-and-under ejector gun by Rizzini, no. 67860Hold-open pierced toplever, fully-selective single-trigger, game scene engraving depicting gold-chased game birds surrounded by some foliate-scroll engraving, the figured stock with semi-pistolgrip, the barrels engraved Rizzini Marcheno V.T. Italy with matt top-ribWeight 7lb. 4½oz., 14¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, multi chokes, 3in. chambers, Italian nitro proofIn its leather caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω S2Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-bore 'S782 EMEL' single-trigger side-plated over-and-under ejector gun by Rizzini, no. 69925Hold-open pierced toplever, fully-selective single-trigger, game scene engraving depicting ducks on the left side, pheasants on the right side and capercaillie underneath surrounded by some foliate-scroll engraving, the figured stock with semi-pistolgrip, the barrels engraved Rizzini Marcheno V.T. Italy with matt top-ribWeight 7lb. 7¾oz., 14¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, multi chokes, 3in. chambers, Italian nitro proof In its leather caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω S2Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Derwa-engraved 16-bore 'B25 B2G' single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by Browning, no. 324MR04716Hold-open toplever, fully-selective single-trigger with manual safety-slide, the sides of the action-body engraved with bold foliate-scrollwork and scenes of game-birds in flight, the left side signed 'M. Derwa', the figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the barrels engraved 'Browning S.A., Made in Belgium' with a matt flat top-ribWeight 6lb. 8oz., 14½in. pull (12¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. ⅜ & ⅜ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Belgian nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A J. M. Martens-engraved 16-bore 'B25 B2G' single-trigger over-and-under ejector gun by Browning, no. 324MT04621Hold-open toplever, fully-selective single-trigger with manual safety-slide, the sides of the action-body engraved with bold foliate-scrollwork and scenes of game-birds in flight, the left side signed 'J. M. Martens', the figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the barrels engraved 'Browning S.A., Made in Belgium' with a matt flat top-ribWeight 6lb. 9½oz., 14⅜in. pull (12¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. ⅜ & ⅜ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Belgian nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A trio of Cabrioli-engraved 20-bore single-trigger over-and-under ejector guns by Beschi, no. 15338/39/40The hold-open toplevers, ribs and forends engraved '1', '2' & '3' in gold, the action-bodies engraved with differing scenes of gilt-inlaid game birds in natural settings, bouquet and foliate-scrollwork, the trigger guards signed 'Cabrioli Inc.', gold-washed single-triggers with manual safety-slide and integral barrel-selector switch, the well-figured stocks (No. 1 with a crack to right lower horn and two small splits to forend) with ebonite butt-plates, the barrels each with gold inlay and engraved 'Beschi Mario Gardone V.T. Italy' with matt flat ventilated ribsNo. 1 - Weight 5lb. 15oz., 14¼in. pull (13¾in. stock), 26in. barrels, approx. ½ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Italian nitro proofNo. 2 - Weight 5lb. 15oz., 14¼in. pull (13¾in. stock), 26in. barrels, approx. ½ & ½ chokes, 2¾in. chambers, Italian nitro proofNo. 3 - Weight 6lb. 2oz., 13in. stock, 26in. barrels, approx. ⅞ & Full chokes, 3in. chambers, Italian nitro proofIn a leather caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Martin (George R. R.) [A Song of Ice and Fire], 6 vol., comprising: A Game of Thrones, very light creasing to jacket, 1996; A Clash of Kings, 1998; A Storm of Swords, 2000; A Feast for Crows, boards very lightly soiled, 2005; A Dance with Dragons, 2011; Fire and Blood, 2018, first editions, all signed by the author to title, original boards, dust-jackets, near-fine,1996-2018; and a signed first edition duplicate of Fire and Blood, 8vo.

Sports & Games.- Cotton (Charles) The Compleat Gamester: or, Instructions how to Play...Cards, Dice, Billiards, Trucks, Bowls, or Chess. Also the Arts and Misteries of Riding, Racing, Archery, Cock-fighting..., engraved frontispiece with scenes of billiards, backgammon, dice, cock-fighting and cards, with accompanying letterpress leaf of explanatory verses (shaved at foot affecting a couple of words), contemporary ink signature to title, browned, tear to G1 repaired, contemporary sprinkled calf, rubbed and marked, rebacked, [cf.Heltzel 407, first edition], for Charles Brome, 1709 § Hoyle (Edmund) Mr. Hoyle's Games of Whist, Quadrille, Piquet, Chess and Backgammon..., eleventh edition, half-title with authorisation on verso signed by the printer and by the author at foot of title, contemporary calf, gilt, joints cracked, spine ends worn, corners bumped, Thomas Osborne, [c.1755]; and 2 others including a 'New Pocket Hoyle' of 1820, 8vo et infra (4)⁂ The first is one of the earliest works in English to describe the game of billiards, first published in 1674. Although popular in its time all editions are scarce. ESTC lists only 5 UK copies of both this edition and of the second item.

Lydekker (Richard) The Great and Small Game of India, Burma & Tibet, one of 250 copies signed by the publisher, half-title, 9 hand-coloured lithographed plates with captioned tissue-guards, illustrations, some very light foxing to plates, mostly marginal, unobtrusive ink spots to a few pages, hinges cracked but covers holding firm, original green cloth, gilt, lightly rubbed, corners and spine ends bumped, [Nissen ZBI 2607], 4to, 1900.