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JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .275 (RIGBY) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5016, circa 1925, 23 3/4in. blued barrel signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43, SACKVILLE ST. LONDON W. SIGHTED FOR RIGBY'S SPECIAL HIGH VELOCITY 275 BORE CARTRIDGE POINTED BULLET 140 GRS', block-mounted bead fore-sight and rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf calibrated to 300 yards, blued receiver mounted with side-rail mount (no scope), fitted with original Aldis Brothers telescopic sight in quick detachable tunnel mounts, the rear mount serial numbered to the rifle, the body of the scope signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43, SACKVILLE ST. LONDON W.', 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, blued mounts including magazine floor-plate engraved with the initials 'V.J.W.', sling eyes, in original full length brass-cornered canvas and leather case, the lid with John Rigby & Co. trade label, the lid initialled 'V.J.W.' and serial numbered to the rifle, the scope with brown leather carry case.

STEYR. A .270 (WIN.) 'STEYR MANNLICHER M72' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING STUTZEN RIFLE, serial no. 7503, 20in. nitro sighted barrel, the receiver mounted with scope rings, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad.

WINCHESTER. A .243 (WIN.) 'MODEL 70 SA' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. G2370419, 23 7/8in. nitro barrel (27 5/8in. including sound moderator), the receiver mounted with a Lynx 3-9x42 telescopic sight, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, with canvas sling.

SAKO. A .30-06 (SPR.) 'SAKO IV' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 237720, 23 5/8in. nitro barrel (27 1/4in. including sound moderator), the receiver mounted with a Lynx 3-9x42 telescopic sight, Harris bi-pod, 14in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, with a Niggeloh padded canvas sling.

A SWISS 7.5X55mm PRIVATE PURCHASE 'MODEL 1911' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. P4778, 30 5/8in. blued barrel (proved in 2009), rear tangent sight calibrated to 2000 metres, blued receiver marked 'GEBR. WIDMER BIENNE ET NEUCHATEL', 13 3/8in. pistolgrip stock, matching number six round magazine, arsenal refinished.

JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .416 (RIGBY) SINGLE SQUARE BRIDGE MAGNUM ACTION BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 4728, Mauser serial no. 53514, circa 1918-20 (action circa 1912), 23 3/4in. reblued nitro barrel signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43, SACKVILLE ST. LONDON' (hidden beneath fore-end, barrel possibly tightened), receiver marked 'RIGBY'S SPECIAL .416 BORE FOR BIG GAME' on the receiver-ring, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, case-hardened pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap -cover, the trap containing a spare fore-sight element and clip-on moon-sight, brown leather sling, in original fitted canvas and leather full length rifle case, the lid with John Rigby & Co. trade label. Lots 1166 and 1167 are the former property of the late Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh Beadle P.C., CMG, O.B.E. Sir Hugh was appointed Chief Justice of Rhodesia in 1961 following a career in law and politics. He was perhaps the most colourful and influential personality on the legal scene at the time and was instrumental in many respects during the gradual hand-over of power to Ian Smith's government. He is quoted as saying (although strictly unconfirmed) that if Smith and his Ministers declared illegal independence he would "have the greatest pleasure in stringing them up for treason". He was a great hunting man and famously escaped being trampled by a wounded elephant by throwing his hat to one side in order to distract the animal by taking advantage of its excellent side vision.

JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .350 (MAGNUM) SINGLE SQUARE BRIDGE MAGNUM ACTION BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3912, Mauser serial no. 49712, circa 1911/12, 24in. reblued nitro barrel signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43, SACKVILLE ST. LONDON W.', block-mounted bead fore-sight with tunnel cover, block -mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves each with inlaid centre-line and calibrated to 400 yards, reblued receiver marked '.350 "MAGNUM" RIGBY-MAUSER' on the receiver-ring, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, butt-plate and pistolgrip-cap each with hinged trap-cover, sling eyes, in original fitted full length leather rifle case lined in red baize (handle and straps detached), the lid with John Rigby & Co. trade label. Lots 1166 and 1167 are the former property of the late Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh Beadle P.C., CMG, O.B.E. Sir Hugh was appointed Chief Justice of Rhodesia in 1961 following a career in law and politics. He was perhaps the most colourful and influential personality on the legal scene at the time and was instrumental in many respects during the gradual hand-over of power to Ian Smith's government. He is quoted as saying (although strictly unconfirmed) that if Smith and his Ministers declared illegal independence he would "have the greatest pleasure in stringing them up for treason". He was a great hunting man and famously escaped being trampled by a wounded elephant by throwing his hat to one side in order to distract the animal by taking advantage of its excellent side vision.

* WINCHESTER. A .32-20 (W.C.F.) 'MODEL 1873 (THIRD MODEL)' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, serial no. 103711A, circa 1882, 24 1/4in. blued round barrel (proved in 2009), flip-over fore-sight (rear-sight incomplete), half-length tubular magazine, action with dust-cover retaining some original blued finish, the upper tang tapped for a folding aperture sight, 13in. straight-hand stock with crescentic butt-plate.

WINCHESTER. A .25-20 (W.C.F.) 'MODEL 1892' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 135850, circa 1896, 24 1/4in. blued barrel with blade fore-sight and adjustable rear-sight, half-length tubular magazine, blued action with folding aperture peep-sight fitted to the upper tang, 12 7/8in. straight-hand stock, case-hardened lever.

REIMER JOHANNSEN. A FINE .375 (H&H MAGNUM) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. JOl097, 23 3/4in. blacked nitro barrel marked 'MAUSER-MAGNUM SAFARI', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-over moon-sight, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves each with gold-inlaid centre-line and calibrated to 150 metres, blacked receiver signed 'REIMER JOHANNSEN' and fitted with quick detachable scope rings, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, blacked mounts, sling mounts. This rifle appears to be little used.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND. A .45-100 HOLLAND & WOODWARD 1894 PATENT FALLING-BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 19594 / 984506, rebarrelled with a 33 1/4in. heavy stainless black powder only barrel (proved in 2009), modern fore-sight with spirit-level, reblued border engraved action signed 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND' on each side, the upper-tang fitted with an MN Instruments folding aperture rear-sight in place of the safety-catch, 14in. replacement pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end.

A .458 (WIN. MAG.) MAUSER 98 ACTION BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. LT42054, rebarrelled to .458 (Win. Mag.) from its original Westley Richards specification, 26 1/8in. blacked nitro barrel, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with tunnel cover, single standing leaf rear-sight with gold-inlaid centre-line, blacked receiver with matt receiver-ring, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap and pistolgrip-cap, magazine floor-plate with lever release, silver escutcheon, sling eyes.

MILLER & VAL. GREISS. A FINE 9.3X63mm BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 683, 23in. blued octagonal to round nitro barrel with full length raised matt sighting rib signed 'MILLER & VAL. GREISS KGL. BAYR. HOFGEWEHRFABRIK - MUNCHEN', bead fore-sight with flip-up moon-sight, rear-sight with adjustable standing leaf for 100 and 200 metres and folding leaf for 300 metres, border engraved finely stippled receiver fitted with a Voigtlander Braunschweig 'Skoparette' 4x telescopic sight in quick detachable tunnel claw mounts, engraved tang fitted with a sprung aperture peep-sight, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, attachable cheek-piece for use with the telescopic sight, chequered grip, schnabel fore-end, set triggers, mounts engraved en suite with the receiver including spurred trigger-guard and magazine floor-plate with lever catch, brown leather sling and muzzle cover.

MAUSER. A 7X64 'MOD. 66' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2824, 60cm. blued nitro barrel, ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, rear-sight of one folding leaf, blued receiver with telescoping bolt, fitted with a Khales 'Helia Super' telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 15 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, set triggers, and woven brown leather sling.

J. RIGBY & CO..A FINE VIRTUALLY NEW & UNUSED 7mm (REM. MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6942, 24 3/4in. blued nitro barrel signed 'J. RIGBY & CO. LONDON, ENGLAND', matt ramp- mounted bead fore-sight with tunnel cover, matt quarter rib with rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf each with gold-inlaid centre-line, blued receiver engraved with scrollwork and '7mm REM. MAG.' on the receiver- ring, case-hardened cocking-piece, fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-Z' 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight in case-hardened quick detachable side-mounts, 14 3/8in. well figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, case-hardened pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap-over with gold-inlaid Rigby trademark, blued border engraved trigger-guard with gold-inlaid serial number, blued border and scroll engraved magazine floor-plate with gold-inlaid 'CAL. 7mm REM. MAG.', gold escutcheon, quick detachable sling mounts.

BRUCE MACKAY HIGHMAN. A FINE .300 (HOLLAND'S MAGNUM) BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE WITH SECOND .375 (H&H MAGNUM) BARREL, serial no. 1495 / 2167, 23 3/4in. blued barrel (proved in 2009) signed 'BRUCE MACKAY HIGHMAN' and engraved 'HOLLAND'S .300 CARTRIDGE', matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-over tunnel cover, block-mounted rear-sight of two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards and engraved with scrollwork, blued scroll engraved receiver with matt receiver-ring fitted with a Leupold 'Vari-X' 1.5-5x20 telescopic sight in quick detachable side-mount, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip, each barrel with its own chequered fore- end with dark horn fore-end cap, blued scroll engraved mounts including pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap-cover and magazine floor-plate marked '4 CARTRIDGES', gold escutcheon, sling eyes, 23 3/4in. blued .375 barrel (proved in 2009) signed 'BRUCE MACKAY HIGHMAN' and engraved 'HOLLAND'S .375 CARTRIDGE', matt ramp- mounted bead fore-sight with flip-over tunnel cover, block-mounted single standing leaf rear-sight, the block engraved with scrollwork, in brass-cornered oak and leather case, the lid with Bruce Mackay Highman gilt leather trade label, with canvas outer. This outfit appears to be little used.

WILLIAM EVANS. A .404 (JEFFERY) BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 10349, 26 3/4in. reblued nitro barrel signed 'WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S), 63. PALL MALL, ST. JAMES'S, LONDON.' and engraved '.404 CARTRIDGE / 55 GRS CORDITE. 400 GRN BULLET', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moon-sight and tunnel cover, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards, blued receiver, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, chequered grip and fore -end, dark horn fore-end cap, blued mounts, sling eyes.

JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .416 (RIGBY) SINGLE SQUARE BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 3754, circa 1910-12, 24 1/2in. reblued nitro barrel signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43, SACKVILLE ST. LONDON', matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, matt quarter rib with rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaves (second folding leaf removed) each with gold-inlaid centre-line and calibrated to 300 yards, reblued receiver with modern bolt with side-mounted safety and fitted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-C' telescopic sight in quick detachable side-mounts, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad (minor setting cracks behind receiver, small inset repair in front of magazine), chequered grip and fore-end, blued mounts including pistolgrip-cap with hinged trap-cover, the trap containing a spare moon-sight, sling eyes.

JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .243 (WIN.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 4830, 24in. blued nitro barrel (rebarrelled by the makers from .275) signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 13, PALL MALL, LONDON. S.W.1.' and 'RIGBY .243 W.', blued receiver fitted with a Zeiss 'Diatal-ZA' 6x42 telescopic sight, 14in. pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. rubber butt-pad, chequered grip and fore-end, sling mounts.

W.J. JEFFERY & CO..A VIRTUALLY NEW & UNUSED .270 (WIN.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 39830, 24 3/4in. blued nitro barrel signed 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LONDON, ENGLAND', block-mounted bead fore-sight with hinged tunnel cover, block-mounted rear-sight with one standing and one folding leaf each with gold-inlaid centre-line and calibrated to 200 yards, blued receiver fitted with a Nikko Stirling 'Diamond' 1.5-6x44 telescopic sight in Griffin & Howe quick detachable side-mount, 14 3/8in. well figured pistolgrip stock, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, blued mounts, silver escutcheon.

JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .243 (WIN.) 'LIGHTWEIGHT' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6475, 22 1/2in. blued nitro barrel signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 13, PALL MALL, LONDON. S.W.1.', blued receiver marked 'CALIBRE .243 WINCHESTER' and fitted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 telescopic sight, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. ventilated rubber butt-pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end, the fore -end fitted with a Harris bi-pod, dark horn pistolgrip-cap, silver escutcheon, magazine floor-plate engraved 'RIGBY'S 243 LIGHTWEIGHT', Butler Creek sling.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-64 .30-06 (SPFLD) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 417774, circa 1957, 24in. blued barrel (proved in 2009), ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, dove-tailed single-leaf folding rear- sight, receiver mounted with a rail fitted with a Bushnell 'Banner' 4x telescopic sight, 14in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end, the latter tapped for a bi-pod mount (some wear to external finish). Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

COLT SAUER. A .300 (WIN. MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. CR3525, 23 3/4in. blued barrel signed 'COLTS PT.F.A. MFG. CO., HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.', blued receiver marked 'COLT SAUER SPORTING RIFLE' and mounted with a Bushnell 'Banner' 4x telescopic sight in Weaver mounts, 13 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end. Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-64 .375 (H&H MAGNUM) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 445150, circa 1959, 25in. blued sighted barrel (proved in 2009), ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted pivoting two-leaf rear-sight, blued receiver mounted with a Weaver K4-1 telescopic sight in Weaver mounts, 14in. highly figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, the grip and fore-end each chequered within a shaped panel, the underside of the fore-end with the applied gold initials 'SP'. Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-64 .375 (H&H MAGNUM) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 326898, 25in. blued sighted barrel (proved in 2009) marked '54' on the underside for 1954, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted standing rear-sight, blued receiver mounted with a Bushnell 'Scopechief VI' 4x32 telescopic sight in quick detachable mounts, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. wood extension and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end, magazine floor-plate marked 'SUPER GRADE' (barrel and action with older reblue). Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

BROWNING. A .458 (WIN. MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 6L36388, 25in. blued nitro barrel, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted folding rear-sight, blued receiver fitted with a scope rail, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, chequered grip and fore-end. Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-64 .458 (WIN. MAG.) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 566418, circa 1963, 21 3/4in. blued barrel (proved in 2009), ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted adjustable standing single-leaf rear-sight, blued receiver, replacement 15in. pistolgrip stock including 1 1/2in. wood extension and 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, magazine floor-plate marked 'SUPER GRADE'. Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

WINCHESTER. A PRE-64 .458 (WIN. MAG.) 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. 408588, circa 1957, 25in. blued barrel (proved in 2009), ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted standing rear-sight, blued receiver, 14in. highly figured pistolgrip stock (broken through and repaired at the wrist) including 1/2in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, raised Monte Carlo comb, the grip and fore-end each chequered within a shaped panel, the underside of the fore-end with the applied gold initial 'P' (the initial 'S' missing), magazine floor- plate marked 'SUPER GRADE'. Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann- Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

CHARLES LANCASTER. A .470 NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 13078, 24 7/8in. Bohler Antinit-steel replacement nitro chopperlump barrels by Josef Just (Ferlach) with raised matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, two small plugs at hand (possible peepsight removed), fore -end with grip-catch release, weight 10lb. 13oz. Lots 1188-1195 are being offered for sale by the family of the late Peter Mann-Jones, a well-known and much respected Professional Hunter who spent the bulk of his career in Kenya and Tanzania. Peter was 'apprenticed' to the famous PH, Stan Laurence-Brown who worked over much of Eastern Africa during the first half of the Twentieth Century and learnt his profession well. Peter soon built a reputation amongst serious trophy hunters for his diligence, knowledge of, and respect for their quarry and his piloting skills; he normally flew clients to and from the camp during a typical five week safari. He was a scrupulous PH and survived being seriously mauled by lions on two occasions, having had to chase and dispatch the animals which had been wounded by his clients.

CRAIG KLINTWORTH. A .404 (JEFFERY) BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN BIG GAME RIFLE, serial no. RSA57003, 24in. blued barrel (proved in 2009) signed 'CRAIG KLINTWORTH, SOUTH AFRICA' and with silver inlaid 'JEFFERY .404 RIMLESS', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, matt block-mounted standing rear-sight with silver-inlaid centre-line calibrated to 50 yards, case-hardened receiver, cocking-piece with gold-inlaid 'SAFE', 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, chequered grip and fore-end, hardwood fore-end cap, blued mounts including trigger-guard with silver-inlaid serial number and magazine floor-plate engraved '4 CARTRIDGES', gold escutcheon, sling eyes.

JOHN RIGBY & CO..A .275 BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3089, circa 1908-10, 25in. blued barrel signed 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards, blued receiver fitted with a Nickel 'Supra' 2 1/2x52 telescopic sight in quick detachable tunnel claw mounts, cocking-piece with Rigby patent aperture peep-sight, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock, chequered grip and fore-end, blued iron mounts, sling eyes (some wear to bluing),

HOLLAND & HOLLAND. A .303 NITRO EXPRESS 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 17591, 28in. nitro barrels with matt sight-rib, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON.', white metal-inlaid open sights and folding leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Carl Zeiss Diavari-D 1,5-6x telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, action with removable striker discs, cocking lever return studs, elongated top-strap, bolted automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best border and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, some light surface pitting, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and horn buttplate, fore-end with grip-release catch, weight 11lb. 3oz., in a leather-bound oak case with Holland & Holland trade label

AUSTRIAN. A FINE 16-BORE / 6.5x57R SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 155, 23 3/4in. nitro reproved Bohler Blitz steel barrels with matt sight rib, flip-up open sight and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x42 Nova telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, ornately pierced toplever, manual safety, gold-washed triggers with set front trigger, the action, decorative lockplates and furniture deeply carved in relief with floral and acanthus motifs, surrounding relief engraved and gold-inlaid scenes of roe deer, chamois, hare and a marauding bird of prey, the underside with a fox stalking a pheasant, the triggerguard with a game bird and the pistolgrip-cap with a mouflon, old silver finish overall, 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, fish-scale chequering, sling-eyes and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 2oz.

GROIS. A FINE 6.5 X 65R SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 211245, 25 1/2in. Bohler Rasant-steel octagonal nitro barrel with raised sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end carved in relief and gold-inlaid with floral designs and mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 2,5-10x48T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, toplever pierced with a flower, manual safety, removable striker disc, gold-washed set triggers, the action, decorative lockplates and furniture deeply carved in relief with stylised floral and foliate motifs, surrounding relief engraved and gold-highlighted scenes of mountain goat, chamois and red deer grazing, signed 'Grois', the underside set with a semi-precious stone, 14in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling-eyes and bone pistolgrip-cap and buttplate (with sprung ammunition trap), weight 8lb. 9oz.

ANTON SODIA. A 20-BORE / 7X65R SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 32 3296, 24 3/4in. Bohler Blitz-steel nitro reproved barrels with matt sight rib, flip-up open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5...6x42T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 3in. shot chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, automatic safety, set front trigger, the side-bolsters deeply carved in relief with foliage, the action engraved with fine scrollwork, surrounding relief-engraved woodland scenes of hare, a bird of prey, chamois and St. Hubert confronted by the Hubertus-Hirsch, gold line highlights, the triggerplate signed SCHASCHL. 1980.', the triggerguard relief engraved and gold-inlaid with the monogram 'H.S.', 13 7/8in. well- figured hogsback pistolgrip stock with fishscale chequering, sculpted cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling-swivels and including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz.

G. GROIS. A FINE 8X68S SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 2702, 26in. Bohler Super Blitz-steel nitro octagonal barrel with matt sight rib, open sights with folding leaf sight and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3...9x36 telescopic sight in quickly -detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety, gold-washed set trigger, the action and furniture deeply carved in relief with oak leaves and acorns, the lockplates relief engraved with scenes of battling stag and mouflon, the underside with a chamois, signed 'R. GROIS', 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with oak leaf and fishscale chequering and a band of carved oak leaves at the butt, sculpted cheekpiece, sling- eyes, oak leaf and acorn engraved ammunition trap, the fore-end finial and pistolgrip-cap of antler pedicles, stock including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb.

R. GROIS. A FINE 8X75RS SINGLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 811748, 24 3/4in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and decorative ramp- mounted bead foresight, the breech ends with scroll engraving and gold line details and mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5-6x42T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, gold highlighted arcaded fences, toplever pierced with two flower heads, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, removable striker discs, hand-detachable lockplates (signed 'Pritz. F.' inside), cocking-indicators, non-selective single trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and encrusted with relief-engraved and gold highlighted flower heads, the underside signed 'GROIS.R.' and with a raised blank banner, the triggerguard with a blank shield, old silver finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock with sling-swivels, bone teardrop inserts, fore-end finial and buttplate, 10in. fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 10lb.

JOSEF WINKLER. A FINE 6.5 X 68 SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 42 3020, 25 5/8in. Bohler Antinit-steel nitro octagonal to round barrel with gold-washed extractor, matt sight rib, flip-up open sight and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 2,5-10x48T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplate with gold-washed lockwork, the reverse plate with concealed flush release lever, cocking-indicator, gold-washed set triggers, fully engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, silver finish, horn triggerguard, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap gold-inlaid with the initials 'PR', fishscale chequering, sling-swivels and including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, 12in. fore-end with horn finial and Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 9lb. 11oz.

FABRIQUE NATIONALE. AN 8X75RS 'D3' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1321, 24 3/4in. replacement nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp- mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 1,5...4,5x18 telescopic sight in quickly- detachable mounts, Ferlach proof marks, three-piece fore-end, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, fine scroll engraving with beaded borders and a central bouquet, action marked 'D3' and signed 'A. CUISSET', the triggerguard relief engraved and gold-inlaid with the monogram 'HR', old silver finish, 14 1/4in. figured roachbelly stock, weight 8lb. 7oz.

JOSEF HAMBRUSCH. A .270 WIN. SAX KRONEN SYSTEM SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3842, 24 3/8in. nitro octagonal to round barrel with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action, carved serpentine fence, manual safety, elongated top-strap, Sax Kronen system semi-concealed hammer sidelock, removable striker disc, gold-washed lockpins and set trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerplate signed 'GRAVUR MOTSCHIUNIG', bright finish overall, 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling-eyes and rubber buttplate, weight 8lb. 7oz.

JOSEF HAMBRUSCH. A 20-BORE / .222 REM. SAX KRONEN SYSTEM SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE -BARRELLED HAMMER COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 002, 24 3/8in. Bohler Rasant-steel nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 2,5-10x58T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 3in. shot chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, carved serpentine fences, manual safety, Sax Kronen system semi-concealed hammer sidelocks, removable striker discs, set front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling-swivels and including horn buttplate, weight 8lb. 13oz.

J. HAMBRUSCH. A 7X57R / .22 H. SAX KRONEN SYSTEM DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3685, 23 5/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 2,5-10x48T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, carved serpentine fences, manual safety, Sax Kronen system semi-concealed hammer sidelocks, removable striker discs, set triggers, bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 1/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling-swivels and horn buttplate, weight 9lb. 11oz.

JOSEF HAMBRUSCH. A .458 WIN. MAG. SAX KRONEN SYSTEM SELF-COCKING SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3768, 24 7/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5x5 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, carved serpentine fences, manual safety, Sax Kronen system semi-concealed hammer sidelocks, removable striker discs, set front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside carved in relief with a buffalo, bright finish overall, 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling-eyes and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 11lb.

J. KOSCHAT. A 9.3X74R SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR 'STUTZEN' RIFLE, serial no. 1403, 22 3/8in. nitro barrel with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade foresight, rib engraved 'KOSCHAT WAFFEN FERLACH', the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x36A telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, removable striker disc, spring-release manual safety, set triggers, bright finish overall with white metal inlaid bordering, 14 1/8in. well-figured hogsback stock with sculpted cheekpiece, sling-eyes and including 5/8in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. 6oz.

J.B. RONGE FILS (A LIEGE). A RARE AND UNUSUAL 12-BORE (4-SHOT) REVOLVING HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 47, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved rifled barrel, four-shot revolving cylinder for 2 1/2in. cartridges, sprung loading gate, the top-strap engraved 'J.B. RONGE FILS A LIEGE', top tang relief engraved and gold-inlaid with a coat of arms with two lions rampant, a shield with chequered design surmounted by a helm, the whole action reminiscent of a Tranter design, 14 1/2in. figured stock including steel buttplate, with trap containing an extractor, weight 10lb. 4oz.

WAFFEN KRAUSSER, MUNCHEN. A 7X65R SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 9279, 24 1/8in. Bohler Spezial-steel nitro octagonal to round barrel with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp- mounted bead foresight, the breech end with quickly-detachable mount bases, scroll-back quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety, removable striker disc, set triggers, border and scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of fleeing roe and stricken stag, silver finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling-swivels and including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 5oz.

P. BERETTA. A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED .458 WIN. MAG. 'SSO EXPRESS' NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. C11338B, 24 3/8in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights with folding leaf sight and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diatal -Z 4x32T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, hold-open toplever, manual safety, gold-washed triggers, double rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplate edges and furniture deeply carved in relief with bold stylised acanthus foliage, the lockplates relief engraved and gold-inlaid with african scenes of cheetah chasing gazelle, basking lions and the underside with a bull elephant, all set in savannah landscapes engraved in bulino style, the whole with gold line highlighting, the triggerplate signed 'BOTTEGA C. GIOVANELLI. INC. CORTINI.', 15 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, blued engraved pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling-swivels, blued engraved ammunition trap and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 5oz., in its Beretta lightweight leather case, the telescopic sight in its own leather case

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO..A 12-BORE 'THE EXPLORA' BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOT AND BALL DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 08910, 28in. nitro reproved barrels with matt sight rib engraved 'THE EXPLORA' and silver-inlaid leaf sights for 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 yards and silvered bead foresight, 2 3/4in. chambers, rifled chokes, Westley Richards patent treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 12oz.

HEYM. A LITTLE USED 7X57 SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 440006, 23 5/8in. nitro barrel with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade foresight, the breech end with 1 1/8in. scope rings in quickly-detachable mounts (and supplied with a second set of 1in. scope rings), lightweight alloy action with side-bolsters, sprung safety, action with satin finish and partially engraved with scrollwork, 13 7/8in. pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, sling-eyes and including buttplate, weight 6lb. 10oz.

FR. WILH. HEYM. A 16-BORE / 7X57R OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 4211, 23 5/8in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and raised bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Hensoldt Diavari 1,5-6x telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 2 3/4in. shot chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, ultra lightweight alloy quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety, gold cocking-indicators, set front trigger, composite triggerguard, pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, scroll engraving, 14 1/8in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and sling-swivels, weight 6lb. 13oz.

GEBRUDER MERKEL. A 16-BORE / 7X65R DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE WITH EXTRA 16-BORE SHOT BARRELS, serial no. 53150, 25 1/2in. nitro combination barrels with wooden side-fillets, raised matt top-rib with folding open sights and bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 3-12x56T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 2 3/4in. shot chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke; 28in. nitro shot barrels with wooden side-fillets and 9mm raised matt top- rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both; scroll-back action with side-bolsters, hold-open toplever, manual safety, gold cocking-indicators, set front trigger, horn triggerguard, scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of red deer and labrador retrieving duck, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling- swivels and including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 9lb. 6oz. (combination) and 6lb. 10oz. (shot), in a Niggeloh lightweight case with provision for both sets of barrels and telescopic sight. The gun was completed in October 1960

JOH. SIGOTT (FERLACH). A 5.6X52R SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1214.20, 23 5/8in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights (missing folding leaf sight) and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the rib engraved 'JOH. SIGOTT - FERLACH', the tubes engraved 'ANTINIT-STAHL-ROSTSICHER', treble-grip action with carved side-clipped fences, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, automatic safety, bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 7/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sling swivels, horn pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz. Other Notes: Please see Lot 2284 (Sealed Bid sale) for appropriate reloading dies and a quantity of suitable ammunition

ERNST STEIGLEDER. A 9,3X74R BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 14196, 24 3/8in. Krupp-steel chopperlump nitro barrels with raised matt rib, open sights with folding leaf sight and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Carl Zeiss Zielacht telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, scroll-back treble-grip action with side-bolsters, cocking-indicators, manual safety, set triggers, horn triggerguard, scroll engraving surrounding woodland scenes of roe and red deer, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling-swivels, horn drop points and basket- weave carved buttplate, weight 9lb. 9oz., in its brass-cornered leather case

CHARLES LANCASTER. A .470 NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 13547, 26in. nitro replacement chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1934) with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp- mounted bead foresight, tubes engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 7, BURY STREET, ST. JAMES'S, LONDON.', the underside engraved '.470 3 1/4" CASE. 75 X 500 GRS BULLET', treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences and side-clips, removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, elongated top-strap, chequered triggerguard, best bold scroll engraving, the left lockplate engraved 'PATENT 6413.11' bright and blued finish overall, 15in. highly-figured 'sunburst' semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip release catch, weight 11lb. 1oz., in its re-lined brass- cornered oak and leather case with accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was originally built as a .475 No.2 rifle for a Mr H.F. MacClean and that it was subsequently rebarrelled by them in .470 calibre for a Dr. J.K.A. Davey

GEBRUDER MERKEL. A 'MODEL 203E' DOUBLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR / NON-EJECTOR WITH THREE SETS OF BARRELS, serial no. 85270: 12-BORE / 7X65R COMBINATION. 12- BORE / 12-BORE SHOT. 9.3X74R / 9.3X74R DOUBLE RIFLE, 25 5/8in. nitro reproved 12-bore / 7x65R combination barrels (non-ejector) with wooden side-fillets, raised matt top-rib with flip-up open sights and bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 2,5...10x52T* telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 2 3/4in. shot chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke; 28in. nitro reproved 12-bore shot barrels (ejector) with wooden side-fillets and 8mm raised matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke; 24 7/8in. nitro 9.3x74R rifle barrels (non-ejector) with wooden side-fillets, matt sight-rib with open sights and ramp-mounted blade foresight, the breech end mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1 1/2x15 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts; side-bolstered action, hold-open toplever, manual safety, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, old silver finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling-swivels, pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 9lb. 12oz. (combination), 7lb. 7oz. (shot) and 10lb. 1oz. (rifle), in its lightweight leather case with provision for all sets of barrels

A GERMAN 28-BORE / 5.6x35R PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 2581, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a Sirius "G" 4x42 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 2 1/2in. shot chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, slender action with push-forward underlever, gold cocking-indicators, manual safety, set front trigger, 14in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling-swivels and horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 7lb. 11oz.

AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE. A .375 FLANGED MAGNUM NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 90776, 23 7/8in. Acier Comprime nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight with flip-up moonsight, scroll-back treble-grip action with removable striker discs, manual safety, articulated front trigger, deeply carved in relief with leaf and vine motifs on a matt background, the triggerplate signed 'DUMOULIN M', old silver finish overall, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 13oz.

T. GICQUEL (A BORDEAUX). AN 8X57JRS SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 081262, 23 1/2in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility foresight, left tube engraved in script 'T. Gicquel a Bordeaux', manual safety, cocking-indicators, non-selective single trigger, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the triggerguard signed 'J.P. BAILLY', bright finish overall, 15 1/2in. highly- figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, semi-beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb. 14oz.

A BELGIAN 8X60RS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 208, 24 1/4in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a TEII 4x telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, treble-grip action with side-bolsters, removable striker discs, manual safety, articulated front trigger, bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. wooden extension and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb.

A BELGIAN 9,3X74R SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 252, 24 3/8in. nitro barrels with wooden side-fillets, raised matt top-rib with ramp sight and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end with quickly-detachable mount bases, hold-open toplever, manual safety, removable striker disc, articulated front trigger, the action fully engraved with fine scrollwork with crosshatch bordering, the decorative lockplates engraved with scenes of stricken red deer and fighting wild boar, the underside with a stag, the triggerguard with a roe, bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. replacement roachbelly stock, weight 7lb. 8oz.