*GORGEOUS PERAZZI MX2000/8 20 GA SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 140916. Cal. 20 ga. 29-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chambers. Screw in Briley choke tube set. Full length low profile matted ventilated top rib with white mid bead and orange front bead. Gold plated non-selective sgl trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with full knob pistol grip and 14-/1/2″ LOP over black foam Perazzi pad. Forearm checkered in four-point pattern with Schnable tip and Deely release. Case hardened action is beautifully engraved with gold inlay of “Perazzi MX2000″ on sides. Fabulous Brittany in gold inlaid on bottom, surrounded by well executed scroll engraving. Trigger guard, floorplate and top lever are nicely rose and scroll engraved. Housed in a red hard plastic Perazzi case with black interior and choke tube set and other miscellaneous accessories included. Bore diameter: Bottom .632, Top .632. Drop at comb: 1-7/16. Drop at heel: 2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Perhaps used for a couple of rounds of targets but retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal with only the faintest of handling marks. Case is excellent with minor handling marks. These are extremely well built durable guns and this gun will last many lifetimes. 51494-2 JSL (7,500-9,500) – Lot 1313

*FINE PAIR OF BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE AND SOME ACCESSORIES.

SN 5445/ 5446. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 73 St. James’s Street, London.” on narrow swamped game ribs. Guns are a true pair with the numbers “1” or “2” inlaid in gold on rear portions of ribs, opening levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with orig London proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot, and 2000 re-proofs for 70 mm (2-3/4). SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and Boss’s incomparable single triggers. Actions and locks are engraved with near full coverage exceptional house style rose and scroll by Jack Sumner. Sides of actions are engraved “Boss’s Patent”, and “BOSS & CO” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Single trigger patent info is on trigger plates, and single beaded trigger guards are scroll engraved with SNs in semi-relief on tangs. Well matched European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15″ over black leather covered pads. Stocks feature classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, as well as vacant gold ovals on toe lines which have about 1/4″ negative camber in racy Boss style. Matching splinter forends with Anson releases are fitted with Boss’s superior ejector system lifting cartridges well away from chambers when acting as plain extractors. Gun 5445: Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .009 (IC), right – .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun 5446: Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .008 (IC), right – .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers two gun oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “P. ALEXANDER” “ROYAL FUSILIERS”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and fits these guns perfectly, and may indeed be orig to guns, but no charge card is present. A large paper Boss label with correct address and info label for single trigger guns, are in lid. Case contains four snap caps marked with gauge, one marked “J. Purdey”. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black. Actions and lockplates retain 10 – 20% orig case hardening color where protected, and are mostly a muted pewter gray. Stocks have a few light marks, nicks, and scratches, in their well done hand rubbed oil finish over some old dark dents. Checkering competently re-cut. Forends have some repairs to thin wood at sides toward tips. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Gun “1” is a bit off face, with no light visible on gun “2”. Ejectors are strong and in time. Triggers work well. Case leather is a pleasing dark tan, with a number of bumps and rubs, and a 6″ x 6″ area on top blacked out. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with bumps, rubs, and soiling from contact with guns. Partitions are good with some blocks re-covered where worn. Labels are fair to good, heavily foxed, with some chips and rubs. A superb pair of Boss game guns with long stocks, and bbls that measure very well. 51172-1 MGM80 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 1335

*SUPERB BOSS & CO. ROUND BODY LIGHTWEIGHT GAME GUN WITH CASE AND EXTRA SET OF BARRELS.

SN 8021. (ca. 1932) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This exceptionally fine gun, made as one of a pair, as denoted by gold inlaid six pointed star on action, barrels, and forend tip, has extra set of barrels (made during late 1960’s), with Boss at Cork Street address (five-pointed star). Both sets of bbls are 27″ long with 2-3/4″ chambers. Original chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co. Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London. W.” and “Made in England” on narrow concave game rib. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs stamped 2-5/8. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Newer dovetailed bbls (5-pointed star) are engraved “Boss & Co. 13/ 14. Cork. Street. London. W. 1.” on rib. Bbl flats have London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls, and later Boss production no. “9424” is on rear lump. Bottom rib is engraved “Made in England”. Rounded bar sidelock double trigger action has automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold) and bushed strikers. Action and lockplates are engraved in Boss house style with beautifully cut small shaded scroll, outlining 16 rose bouquets, as is typical of the finest work of Jack Sumner, noted Boss engraver. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Matching single beaded trigger guard has SN relief engraved on long tang. Lightly marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over checkered wood butt, and features 22 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line which has typical elegant Boss concave sweep. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and is fitted with Boss’s patent ejectors. Orig bbls: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.001. Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13.8 oz, LOP 14-9/16″. Later bbls (5 point star: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.002, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.032. Weight: 5 lbs. 13.8 oz. Makers leather case is lined in maroon cloth, with Boss’ Dover Street label, “Dover Street” has been crossed out. There is a secondary label with instructions on mounting forend with ejectors. Case contains pair of snap caps, J. Purdey marked square oil bottle, walnut and brass 2-pc cleaning rod with mop and jag, and two keys. There is only room for one set of bbls in case. PROVENANCE: Copy of record of 1941 and 1942 purchase and sale from Abercrombie & Fitch. Robert Gaylord Trust Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Orig bbls retain essentially all of London quality re-black. Engraving on rib is clear. Later bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their original blue. Action retains essentially all of a fine St. Ledger re-color. Buttstock appears to be a factory replacement, done at time the new bbls were made, and retains most of a fine hand rubbed oil finish. Forend has new finish to match, checkering lightly worn and somewhat gummed with oil. Action is tight, and bbls are on face with both sets of bbls, with top lever well left of center. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case is very good. Leather is slightly discolored and cracked, especially at right side of lid, which is loose and needs stabilizing. Handle is partially detached. Interior cloth is fine with a few marks in areas rubbed through from contact with gun. Partitions are tight. Label is very fine, slightly foxed. Accessories are fine. A fine, fast, lightweight gun. 51781-1 MGM113 (25,000-45,000) C&R – Lot 1336

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*SUPERB PRE-WAR BOSS 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH SCARCE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER AND CASE.

SN 8019. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. (Made ca 1932) 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London. W.” and “Made in England” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz and 2-1/2″ chambers and are also stamped 2-3/4 with no re-proof mark. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Scaled down Boss sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and unusual Boss single selective trigger with selector button on left lockplate, gold inlaid “L” and “R”. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Boss house style of rose and scroll, as normally done by Jack Sumner. Scroll is exceptionally well cut as are bouquets, of which there are 20. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped with patent info for the Boss single trigger. Small bow, single beaded, trigger guard has SN relief engraved at grip. Strikingly flame/ fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over a professionally installed 2″ lengthening piece to checkered wood butt. Lengthening piece matches exceptionally well as to grain structure and figure. Stock features typical drop points and checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Boss’s highly regarded ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.002, right -.001. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. A & F marked VC case with stitched leather corners has been blackened. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Boss Albemarle Street paper label is in lid. Case contains pair of older A & F marked snap caps. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a proper London quality reblack, engraving picked up properly. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, which was never vivid. Lockplates retain about half of their color, strongest on right. Top lever retains most of its blue, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard is essentially all silver at grip, with a considerable amount of blue on bow. Stocks retain most of a properly refreshed finish with sharp edges and checkering. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger functions well. Case leather has been properly refreshed and is sound. Interior cloth is good with some of rubbing and soiling. Label is good, slightly foxed. 51519-1 (35,000-55,000) C&R – Lot 1337

*LOVELY “GOLDEN AGE” BOSS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 7946. (ca 1931) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with matted solid rib with lunate extension are engraved “Boss & Co Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London. W.” and “Made in England” on top bbl. Right side of top bbl and flat of bottom bbl are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Case hardened low profile Boss OU sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’s highly regarded single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved in Boss house style rose and scroll incorporating 15 rose bouquets as executed by Jack Sumner. Each side of action is engraved with patent date for OU action (1909). “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate and patent info for single trigger is on trigger plate. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved to match and SN is on tang. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. One piece forend fitted with Boss’s patent ejector has Anson release, checkering has mullered borders. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom – .732. Bore restrictions: top – .007 (IC), bottom – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .030, bottom – .021 (one small area on bottom of bottom bbl about 6″ back from muzzle, but is mostly .025 plus). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast 5/8″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain over 95% high quality rust re-blue, silvering on sharp edges, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain what appears to be 80% orig case hardening color, percentage is difficult to determine because of accumulated darkened varnish. (A good strip and clean may be in order.) Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued and retain nearly all of that blue. Newly made stock is well shaped, and inlet. Orig forend wood refinished to match. There are some insignificant shrinkage cracks at rear portion of bbl channel. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Top bbl is somewhat off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A fine handling gun, in need of a little TLC. 51497-1 MGM139 (30,000-50,000) C&R – Lot 1338

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*SWEET LITTLE WOODWARD 20 BORE OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 7076. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “James Woodward & Sons. 64 St. James’s Street. London. England.” on left side of top bbl, with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers on right side and bbl flat. Small sized, case hardened, low profile, OU sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with typical Woodward house rose and scroll. “J. Woodward & Sons” is in parchment scroll flanked device on each lockplate, and bottom of rounded action bar is engraved “Woodward’s” “Patent” “Under & Over”. Rose and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured lightweight European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features typical drop points in front of semi-diamond hand with point pattern checkering. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching slim ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom – .613. Bore restrictions: top – .009 (lt mod), bottom – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .022, bottom – .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. What is possibly orig, makers leather case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has paper Woodward label along with instruction labels for under-over gun, in lid. Case contains Vulcanite covered 2-pc cleaning rod, pair of horn bodied Woodward marked snap caps, small nickel striker bottle with spare strikers, Woodward marked 20 bore chamber brush with horn handle, along with matching turnscrew, horn striker block, Woodward marked glass oil bottle, two Japanned Woodward marked tins (one for gun oil), black morocco wallet with pull through cleaning kit, and brown wallet with brush and mop. Small covered compartment holds broken case extractor and two keys. PROVENANCE: G & H letter confirming specs indicating that this gun was orig made with single trigger in 1936, and sold to Mr. Dean Witter, co-founder of Dean Witter and Co. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, with a few light subsequent marks. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color. Lockplates retain nearly all of their fine orig color. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig bright blue, trigger guard silvering at tang. Newly made correctly shaped buttstock retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Orig forend wood finished to match, checkering correctly freshened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still relatively light in color with scuffs on edges and corners, as well as a few overall. Orig straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with light soiling and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. Labels are fine with light soiling, some foxing. Accessories are fine to very fine. 51497-5 MGM93 (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1339

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*VERY FINE JAMES PURDEY ROUND BODIED OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS, STOCK, AND CASE.

SN 27717. (ca 1970) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 30″ demi-block bbls are fitted with matted ventilated ribs. Bbls are differentiated by pattern percentages engraved on bbl flats. Both bbl sets have Purdey name and Audley House address on left sides of top bbls. London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ and 3-1/4 tons are on bottom flats. One bbl is marked for chokes of “BOTTOM 75% TOP 80%”. The other is engraved BOTTOM 65% TOP 75%”. Both bbl sets are stamped with bbl makers initials “E.C” (Ted Comben). Round bodied, case hardened, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and non-selective single trigger. Action and locks are engraved with well cut Purdey House style rose and scroll with “James Purdey & Sons” on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action at the top of forend iron mortise with “London” below. Scroll engraved small bow trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Very fine flame figured and well marbled English walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points and grip checkering. This fine replacement stock was masterfully executed by Greg Wolfe with “the finest English walnut blank he has ever used”. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with script initials “H L M”. Matching forend with Anson release is stamped with actioner’s initials, “P. N” (Peter Nelson). Open choked bbls: Bore diameter: top -.735, bottom – .738. Bore restrictions: top – .013 (mod), bottom – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .030, bottom – .029. Drop at heel: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Heavy choked bbls: Bore diameter: top -.734, bottom – .734. Bore restrictions: top – .017 (mod), bottom – .013 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: top – .030, bottom – .030. Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Orig makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners and central brass oval engraved “H L M” has canvas outer cover. Interior has space for extra bbls and is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun with information for both sets of bbls. Accessories include pair of snap caps, pull through cleaning kit, ebony striker block, and spare screws for locks. Also included is what appears to be orig buttstock with LOP of approx 14″ over leather covered pad. CONDITION: Excellent. Both bbl sets retain approx 90% of their orig blue. Action retains about 50% orig case hardening color, considerably silvered from hand wear on bottom. Lockplates retain 90% of their color. Buttstock retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig finish, with some very light marks, with a fairly deep scratch along toe line. Checkering is lightly worn. What is most likely orig forend retains nearly all of a refinish matching butt. 65/ 75 % bbl set is very slightly loose and a tad off face. 75/80 % set is tight, but also slightly off face with light visible at top bbl. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent, but with a few marks and scuffs, especially on corners. Outer cover is excellent, rubbed. Interior cloth has some compressions, rubs, and soiling, with one area rubbed through from contact with action. Labels are fine. Charge card is somewhat soiled. Extra buttstock retains most of an old refinish. 51204-1 MGM82 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 1340

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN OWNED BY JOHN HAY WHITNEY WITH CASE AND BIOGRAPHICAL BOOK.

SN 25995. (ca 1947) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Purdey’s famous name and Audley House address on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “J.A” (J Aldous). Tube numbers “64545” and “64546” are on loop. Case hardened, small sized Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut Purdey House style rose bouquets and small scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as bottom of action over “London” and “ENGLAND”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points, grip checkering, and a silver oval on toe line engraved with initials “R N C”. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initial “H” (long time Purdey actioner Fred Hughes) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.616, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (mod), right – .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Leather Abercrombie & Fitch motor case marked “THE PURDEY LIGHTWEIGHT” under key lock is embossed “J. H. W.” on top. Case interior is of purple cloth, with no label, and contains some cleaning equipment and the key. Also included is the book: JOCK, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN HAY WHITNEY by E. J. Kahn, Jr. Doubleday, 1981. PROVENANCE: Factory records indicate this gun was made for John Hay Whitney. He was born into a privileged family. With the death of his father in 1927, “Jock inherited a considerable sum”, the estate was worth 179 million dollars. He became well known throughout the elite of American society, and appeared on the cover of Time, played polo, raised horses, and wed well. He was also a Hollywood producer who co-produced “Gone With The Wind” and helped to develop “Technicolor”, trustee of Museum of Modern Art, prisoner of War during WWII, companion of Dwight Eisenhower, and later ambassador to the Court of St. James. Also included is a book about John Hay Whitney. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue, with a few very light marks. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvered on fences and beads. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches, possibly with some oil rubbed in, checkering lightly worn and a bit dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color with a few minor marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage. A very fine lightweight Purdey, made by some of Purdey’s best pre-war craftsmen. 51607-1 MGM83 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 1341

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*SUPERB CONDITION RECENTLY MADE 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 28853. (1986) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 28″ chopper lump bbls, one with heavy chokes, the other more open choked, are only distinguishable by looking at thickness of muzzles or tube numbers. Both sets have narrow, slightly raised, matted ribs, and are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” “Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England” on tops. Bbl flats were stamped with 1986 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “DS”. Tube numbers “76267” and “76268” are on open choked bbls, and “76269” and “76270” are on heavy choked bbls. Small frame case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with very well cut modernized version of Purdey’s classic rose and scroll, differing from the usual Lucas pattern in having attenuated scrolls surrounding the bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in scrolled banner at the front portion of each lockplate, and bottom of action has circular vignette of a flying quail surrounded by “J. PURDEY” and “London, England”. Small bow trigger guard has SN on tang. Finely marbled, dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering at grip, and individual gold letters “W H P Jr” inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initials “GH” on iron. Open Choked BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .010 (mod), right – .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Tightly choked BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.614, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .026 (IMod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Orig makers russet leather VC case with stitched leather corners, has brown canvas outer cover with central leather patch embossed “W. H. P. Jr”. Case is lined in green cloth and has gold embossed Purdey label in lid along with charge card for this particular gun, with specs for both bbl sets. Case is configured for action and both bbl sets, and contains 2-pc rosewood handled aluminum and brass cleaning rod, J. Purdey marked mop, brush, and jag, rosewood handled turnscrews and striker key, as well as a pair of snap caps, all Purdey marked, along with a square oil bottle engraved “Purdey” with crossed guns, and a small striker bottle with spare strikers. Also included is a high quality leather full length zippered carrying case with owners initials on exterior and Purdey label on interior. PROVENANCE: Orig order sheet with specification chart, specifying “quail” on bottom, and all other specs, with various correspondence signed by Richard Beaumont, with cash slip noting deposit and a final invoice. Also included are some Purdey postcards and catalog with blue cover. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new with evidence of very little firing. Bbls have essentially all of their blue. There is just a hint of silvering on beads of action, a bit of silvering on thumbpiece, and a few very light handling marks in wood. There are some light scuffs and chipping on leather of pad, with lighter leather showing through at heel and toe. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Accessories are essentially new. A new Purdey in this configuration with extra bbls has a current retail of approx $150,000.00. Slipcase is excellent, but dusty. 51806-1 MGM159 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1342

*ENTICING JAMES PURDEY “EXTRA FINISH” SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 26839. (ca 1960) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” either side of slightly raised matted game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bbl makers initials “BF” (Brian Frost). Tube numbers “66919” and “66920” are on loop of 28″ bbls, and “66921” and “66922” are on 26″ bbls. Case hardened, Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic “extra finish” style with full coverage large acanthus scroll with strapwork highlights. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. This pattern was originated by Harry Kell and in many cases also executed by noted engraver Ken Hunt. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as bottom of action over “London” and “ENGLAND”. Scroll engraved small bow trigger guard has SN on tang. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 13-1/2″ over brown leather covered pad, and features standard drop points, grip checkering, as well as individual gold initials “R S R” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initials “B.D” (noted Purdey actioner Ben Delay) on iron. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .007 (IC), right – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .035. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast is off approx 5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .040 (extra full), right – .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast is off approx 5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion is embossed “R. S. R. Jr” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, as well as orig charge card for this gun. Case holds extra set of bbls and contains most normal Purdey marked accessories including round oil bottle, snap caps, as well as unmarked pair of horn handled turnscrews, striker key, as well as a broken case extractor. A composition striker bottle holds spare strikers and return springs. A covered compartment holds mop, turks head and jag. CONDITION: Excellent, orig as found. Both sets of bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, with a number of marks and a few scratches, most from removal of forend. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads, as well as fences where it is quite pleasing and gives depth to excellent carving. Lockplates retain 85 – 90% of their color. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue, silvered from normal handling. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed finish, with a number of light marks and a few deeper scratches. Checkering slightly worn and a bit dirty. Pad considerably rubbed. Bores are excellent. Action is tight and on face with both bbl sets. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still light in color, edges have a number of rubs and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with compressions and soiling. Label is very fine. Charge card is soiled. Accessories are good. A well made gun from the ’60’s with an excellent combination of bbls. 51744-1 MGM85 (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1343

*VERY FINE JAMES PURDEY DELUXE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH GOLD INLAID NAME AND FINE NEW CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 23158. (ca 1921) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid in English script with Purdey’s famous name and Audley House address on narrow matted game rib. Bottom rib is engraved with Whitworth Steel information. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, as well as 2-5/8. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “AW” (Arthur Wilkes). Tube numbers “56761” and “56762” are on loop. “Made in England” is on splinter. Case hardened, Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold plated internals, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with very well cut Purdey House style rose bouquets and small scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is gold inlaid in English script on each lockplate, as well as bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over black leather covered pad, and features standard drop points, grip checkering, and a silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initial “M.T” (noted Purdey actioner Maurice Timbers) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.735, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .007 (IC), right – .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast is slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Newly made “best quality” oak and leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion on top has canvas outer cover. Case is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed Purdey label in lid, and is french fitted to action and a considerable number of high quality accessories including: 3 round oil bottles, 3 walnut handled turnscrews, walnut handled chamber brush, pair of snap caps, walnut and brass cleaning rod, and a striker bottle. There are also four covered compartments with brass knobs, one containing cleaning brushes, another two keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of an old re-blue, with a few very light marks. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvered on fences and beads, browned on bottom. Lockplates retain approx 90% of their color. Stocks retain nearly all of an old rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches, checkering freshened. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, with only a few very light marks, as protected by its outer cover, which has some scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, with a few minor compressions. Straps and handle are good. Accessories are excellent. A fine old Purdey, guns with gold name are quite scarce. 51497-4 MGM84 (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1344

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*FINELY REFURBISHED 20 BORE PURDEY ROUND ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 21125. (1914) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with narrow, game rib engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London, W. 1.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. There are no Purdey bbl makers marks, and SN is stamped twice on loop. Case hardened, round bodied, small sized, Beasley patent self opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are engraved in Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action over “London”. Blued trigger guard with usual large open scroll, with SN at grip. Classically marbled, and nicely flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad, and features usual drop points, point pattern checkering, and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Actioners initials “AR” (unknown) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .007 (IC), right – .002 (skeet). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. High quality English made oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion, is embossed “Geo. F. Baker, Jr” “NEW YORK”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and contains Purdey marked accessories including a pair of snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, horn handled turnscrews and striker key, leather hand guard, and lignum vitae striker block. Also included is a James Dixon broken case extractor, ivory striker bottle, cleaning funnel, and pull-through cleaning kit. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Newer bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of a fine color re-hardening over some scattered light pits, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish with a few light subsequent marks. Checkering has been freshened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Drop is good. Case leather is excellent with a number of light scuffs and marks. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent with a few light rubs. Label and accessories are excellent. 51760-7 (18,000-28,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1345

*UNUSUAL LEFT HAND 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 21376. (ca 1917) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Purdey’s famous name and Audley House address along with Whitworth Steel info on narrow slightly swamped game rib. Gun is no “2” of a pair, with “2” engraved on rear portion of rib, top lever, and forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “S.S” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers “46367” and “46368” are on loop. Case hardened, small sized Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action has unusual left pivoting top lever for left hand shooter, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Jurjevic sgl non-selective trigger (Intercepting sears retained; tails and blocking studs removed). Action is engraved with very well cut Purdey house style rose bouquets and small scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over leather faced Old English pad, over 1-3/16″ well matched lengthening piece, and features standard drop points, grip checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with a winged crown over “John S. Dumont” (most likely co-author with R. L. Wilson and C. C. Cunningham on Colts). Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initials “JT” (Joe Thompson) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.619, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast is neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color. Stocks have most of an old refinish with numerous subsequent light marks, wear and dents. Checkering freshened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Trigger works. (The Jurjevic is a very highly regarded single trigger.) 51505-3 (18,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1346

*PURDEY BEESLEY PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF PIGEON GUN.

SN 19067. (1907) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls with matted, concave, raised rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid – Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot and standard chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Choke” and with SNs. Barrel makers initials “CA” (C. Aston, long time Purdey head barrel maker) are on bottom of left bbl. Tube numbers 35023 and 35024 are on loop. Case hardened, self-opening, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and early style ejectors. Action is engraved with typical house style small scroll with rose bouquets with “J. Purdey & Sons” on both lockplates and on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over leather-faced solid brown pad. There is a large silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and actioners initials “J. T” (Joe Thompson) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: approx 1/8″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality satin re-black. Engraving on tops has been picked up. Action retains 90% re-color hardening, silvered on fences, beads, and thumbpiece, engraving considerably washed. Old replacement buttstock has been refinished, and has repaired crack running from rear of top tang to rear of left lockplate. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish, checkering deeply re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny with some slight frosting in right bbl, and one or 2 minor pings in left. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A great candidate for complete correct restoration, or undoubtedly a great shooter, as is. 51592-3 (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1347

*JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON OR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 17706. (ca 1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” and with Whitworth steel info on slightly raised game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers “27913” and “27914” are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “PURDEY’S PATENT”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Smoky marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points,and grip checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner’s initials “J.T” (Joe Thompson) on iron. Bore diameter: left -.735, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (full), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .032 . Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast is approx 1/2″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Brown leather case with plated steel corners is gold embossed “H. J. Duff” on top. Interior is lined in green felt and has gold printed black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains a plated square oil bottle marked “Made in Italy”. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, engraving on rib a bit thin. Action and lockplates retain over 80% of a re-case hardening over considerable pitting on left side, engraving quite soft. Newly made good quality stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with only a few minor handling marks. Wood of forend has bent slightly down away from bbls. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is good, as is its interior. 51617-1 (7,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1348

*RARE JAMES PURDEY SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL GOLD INLAY AND ENGRAVING BY KEN HUNT WITH CASE.

SN 27229. (1964) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Demi-bloc bbl is fitted with broad, raised, matted, ventilated rib. Purdey’s name and well known Audley House address are on the left side of bbl. Bbl flat is stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and bbl makers initials “A.H” (Alf Harvey). Tube number “67909” is on loop. Case hardened action has finely sculpted fence, and dummy right hand sideplate. It is not equipped with a safety, but does feature bushed striker, and raised rib tumbler end cocking indicator. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded small attenuated acanthus scroll. This truly fine work is counterpoint to more deeply carved fence with large relief acanthus, as well as exceptional gold inlaid game scenes on each lockplate. Right plate depicts a semi-relief gold pair of feeding cock pheasant in nicely detailed meadowland. Left plate has a pair of semi-relief gold mallards flaring over a marsh. Ken Hunt’s signature is at bottom of duck scene. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” “London” “England”. Blued trigger guard with matching fine acanthus scroll has SN on tang, which extends to composition grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black Decelerator pad. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a silver oval engraved with initials “H L M” is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. No actioner’s initials are noted on iron. Bore diameter: .732. Bore restrictions: .021 (Imod). Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 1-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast is neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Orig makers leather motor case with green canvas outer cover, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label as well as instruction label and charge card for this gun, in lid. Case contains Purdey marked square oil bottle, snap cap, and red morocco wallet containing cleaning brushes. Other accessories include 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, broken case extractor, pull through cleaning kit, action cleaning brushes, and an old James Purdey marked open sided brown recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains over 95% blue, thinned at muzzle and at breech end. Case hardening of action silvered on beads and sharp edges. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color which is thinned a bit on right plate. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few light marks. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. Drop is good. Case leather is excellent as protected by its outer cover, which is also excellent, with a few scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent. Labels have some dents and slight soiling of charge card. Accessories are excellent. Purdey’s has produced a total of 59 single bbl trap guns; very few of these are engraved by acknowledged world class master, Ken Hunt. 51204-2 MGM90 (17,500-25,000) – Lot 1349

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Please Note: According to Purdey factory records, this gun did not have ejectors when manufactured.

*FINELY REFURBISHED AND VERY RARE, 20 GAUGE, PURDEY TOP LEVER, ISLAND LOCK, STEEL BARRELED, HAMMER EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 20291. (1911) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House. South Audley Street. London” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot, and with ’91 London proof mark, and no re-proof mark. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with SNs. Case hardened round bodied top lever action is engraved with unusual very attractive large open foliate scroll. Island back action locks fitted with round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers, are engraved to match action, and with “J. Purdey & Sons” at tops. Blued trigger guard is also engraved to match, and has SN on tang. Best quality newly made buttstock is of very fine figured and marbled European walnut and features classic point pattern checkering at grip, and closely spaced checkered wood butt. Semi-beavertail forend is fitted with Wem ejector, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.618, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (mod), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast is Neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all fine finishes on wood and metal, with some light handling marks, and a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Engraving of action and locks slightly softened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Ejectors are in time. The ultimate hunting hammer gun. 51505-4 (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1350

ANTIQUE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 11859/ 11860. (1884) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly swamped game ribs and hidden bbl extensions without bolts, are engraved “1” or “2” on rear portions of ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “SLEEVED”. Coin finished sidelock actions feature non-automatic safeties, engraved arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (fronts articulated). Actions and locks are engraved with 80% coverage Purdey house style rose and scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs on tangs. Fairly well matched European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/8″ over red Decelerator pads, and feature standard checkering and vacant silver ovals. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases. Gun “1” 11859: Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .005 (IC), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Gun “2” 11860: Bore diameter: left -.727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .009 (IC), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Old leather two gun case is embossed “J. W. Sandilands” and “Cameron Highlanders” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old small Purdey paper label in lid. Case contains a 2-pc ebonized wood and brass cleaning rod, and a pair of aluminum snap caps. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a British black probably applied at time of proof. Actions are coin finished, engraving considerably thinned with areas picked up. Stocks are sound with glossy finish, and re-cut checkering, metal somewhat proud of wood. Forend wood of gun “2” is a well done replacement. Bores are excellent. Gun “1” is slightly loose and off-face. Top lever spring is weak. Feels tight with top lever pushed all the way to the left and forend installed. Gun “2” is tight and on face. Case leather is dark with many bumps, nicks, and scratches. Straps and handle are new. Interior cloth is new. Label is foxed and soiled. 51617-2 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1351

*SCARCE 16 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” EJECTOR PLAIN FINISH GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 27131. (1911) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow swamped game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Gun is number “2” of a pair. Factory records indicate that it was to be paired with gun “25971”, and “2” is gold inlaid on rear portion of rib, top lever, and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened scaled down Holland “Royal” sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are engraved with scroll borders. Factory records indicate “border finish”. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Steel trigger guard has SN on short tang. Nicely stump figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features diamond hand with flat top point pattern checkering, drop points, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with a lion rampant holding a wreath. There is a red India rubber covered cheek pad in place. Matching splinter “AB” ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.666, right – .666. Bore restrictions: left – .004 (IC), right – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Brady type leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “R. J. D.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has an old C. S. Rosson gold embossed black label in lid, and contains a pair of Rosson marked 16 ga. snap caps. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger pages with specs, and shooting reports indicating that the customer was “Frere”. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of a fine quality re-black, engraving softened. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, balance a very pleasing silver gray. Lockplates retain most of their orig color, left plate quite strong. Stocks retain remnants of what appears to be their orig finish, checkering worn, especially at height of diamond of grip. There is a 1/2″ x 1-1/4″ dutchman set into right side of buttstock, quite possibly done by factory during orig stocking, to repair a flaw in the blank. Bores are very fine to excellent, with a few very minor scattered pits, and evidence of old dent removal about 12″ back from muzzle on right bbl. Action is slightly loose with forend removed and bbls are somewhat off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is good, leather has considerable scuffing and tape marks, as well as spatters of paint. Interior cloth is good with some soiling and compressions. Label is fine. 51677-1 MGM107 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1352

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EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 20219. (ca 1898) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. New 28″ dovetailed bbls with swamped game rib, are engraved “Holland – Holland 13. Bruton St. London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls and stamped on loop. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gas vents around striker holes, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate. “Patent Ejector” is on bottom of action. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Red-toned somewhat marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points, grip checkering, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “R.H”. Matching splinter “AB” ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .015 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, most likely by factory. New bbls retain over 90% of their orig London black, with some light marks. Action and locks retain over 70% well done case hardening color, most likely refurbished at time of re-barrel. Stocks most likely new at time of re-barrel, retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish, worn through at grip and forend, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 51497-2 (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1353

*VERY RARE 20 GAUGE WESTLEY RICHARDS “OVUNDO” SIDEPLATED HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE.

SN 17930. (ca 1923) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls are engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St London Gun Makers By Appointment To H. M. The King” and “OVUNDO” on narrow, slightly swamped game rib. Bottoms of ejector bosses are stamped with orig Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4″. Side ribs are engraved with patent numbers where covered by forend. Case hardened OU action with ornamental sideplates are fitted with Westley Richards unique hand detachable locks which are engine turned and gold inlaid for left and right. Locks are stamped with patent use number “3353” and are housed under hinged floorplate. This gun also features automatic safety and single selective trigger. Sideplates are equipped with inspection ports to view workings of single trigger mechanism. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage well cut large open shaded acanthus scroll. “Westley Richards” is in geometric device at the front of each sideplate. Top of action forward of top lever, is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT ONE TRIGGER”. Front portion of floorplate is engraved “Westley Richards” “Patent” “OVUNDO”. Blued and scroll engraved small bow trigger guard has SN on short tang. Well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad, and features classic drop points, point pattern grip checkering, and a large vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with horn tip has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom – .628. Bore restrictions: top – .010 (lt mod), bottom – .033 (full). Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast is about 1/8″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners and canvas outer cover, is lined in burgundy cloth. Westley Richards Conduit St paper label is in lid. Bottom is correctly contoured and fitted for this gun, so case may be orig. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, with mop, jag and brush in leather wallet, 2 cans (one containing Rangoon oil and the other “NevaRust”), pair of snap caps marked for gauge, a Westley Richards marked round oil bottle, and a key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust re-blue. Action and sideplates retain over 90% of what appears to be orig case hardening color. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard retain nearly all of a re-blue which has lightened somewhat on tang of trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with some oil added to rear portion of butt with installation of relatively new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still light in color, relatively smooth and clean from protection of outer cover, which is considerably worn. Top has two reddish leather inserts where letters have been removed. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and area at bbl breech ends worn almost through from contact with bbls. Accessories are excellent. A superb little small gauge Westley, this may be the only 20 bore “OVUNDO” this cataloger has ever seen. 51497-6 MGM94 (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1355

*WESTLEY RICHARDS DELUXE HAND DETACHABLE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN.

SN T7226. (1925) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with concave matted rib have crossbolted extension, and are engraved “Westley Richards & Co” and “London” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, as well as SNs and steel logos. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of well cut scroll. Case hardened action fitted with hand detachable engine turned locks under hinged floorplate, features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and Westley Richards single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage large scroll. “Westley Richards & Co” is in scrolled riband on each side of action, and blued floorplate is engraved “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger” at center flanked by more scroll. Blued small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved. SN is on tang which extends to embossed composition grip cap. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over leather faced Silver pad, and features nicely checkered sunken side panels with well shaped drop points, fancy pattern checkering at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “K. B. 1944″. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend with inset horn tip, has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.735, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .049 (extra full), right – .045 (extra full). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, original. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue thinning somewhat from normal hand wear, with a few light rust flecks and marks. Action retains 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences and sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks. Checkering very lightly worn, but dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works, but is a bit gummy. This rugged gun has been in storage quite a while, and could use a good cleaning. 51754-1 MGM121 (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1356

*SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS SCALLOPED ACTION DROPLOCK 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 16081. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Full length Damascus top rib with tiny gold (?) front bead which is attached to top keel. Rib marked “Gunmaker by special appointment to his majesty, King Edward VII” and with maker name and address. SST, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with brass oval and 15″ LOP from rear position sgl trigger over hardening red Silver’s type pad. Splinter forearm with Deely release and horn tip checkered in two-point pattern. Scalloped boxlock action is near full coverage scroll engraved, and marked on sides in flowing banner surrounded by scroll “Westley Richards”. Top of action marked “Westley Richards/ Ejector”. Trigger plate is full coverage scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow with large rabbit, trigger selector with L & R in gold and “Safe” in front of safety, also in gold. Bore diameter: Right .739, Left .737. Bore restriction: Right bbl .008(Imp Cyl), Left bbl .018 (Mod). Wall thickness: Right bbl .024 , Left bbl .024. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95% restored Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored. Buttstock with old repair through the wrist, checkering recut. Receiver has toned to grey though generally very good overall with some minor thinning to engraving. Bores are very good with scattered beginning pits. Trigger works. Mechanics are very good. These droplocks are just plain cool guns! 51700-2 JSL (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1357

PAIR OF STEPHEN GRANT SIDELOCK EJECTOR TOP LEVER GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 6224/6223. (1891) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons 67A St. James’s Street London” on flat slightly raised ribs. Guns are a true pair with nos “1” and “2” gold inlaid on bbls, trigger guard tangs, and forend tips. Rear portions of ribs are also engraved “Patent Ejector”. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sir Joseph Whitworth’s” “Fluid Pressed Steel”. Bbl flats are stamped with London provisional proofs and Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Coin finished sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature bushed strikers and dbl triggers. Actions are filed and engraved in Grant house style with graceful fluted fences and 80% coverage very well cut small scroll. “Stephen Grant & Sons” is on the bottom of each lockplate. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs on tangs. European walnut buttstocks are not well matched, with stock of “1” most likely being a re-stock, with lightly streaked walnut. Gun “2” has stock of very nicely figured and marbled walnut. Stocks measure 14-5/8″ over brown leather covered pads, and feature semi-diamond hands, drop points and standard point pattern checkering. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved “T J B”. Matching splinter forends with ejector housings on irons, have Anson releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .005 (IC), right – .001 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .025. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .007 (IC), right – .002 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .026. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast is about 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers two gun oak and leather case, possibly orig, has brass corners and a large new central leather rectangle set into lid, with magic marker initials “T J B”. Interior is lined in royal blue baize, and has large paper Grant label in lid. Case contains two pairs of Grant marked snap caps, ebony and brass 2-pc cleaning rod with short handle, Hawksley 12 bore broken case remover, small round pewter oil bottle, bone striker bottle with two spare strikers, bone handled cleaning brush, and a celluloid chop stick. Also included are some cleaning brushes and a new rosewood handled turnscrew. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% of an old re-black with some scattered light pits, and silvering. Actions are cleaned to coin finish. Top levers, trigger plates and trigger guards re-blued and retain most of that blue. New stock on Gun “1” retains nearly all of its orig finish with some added oil. Top right horn of stock flexes. Gun “2” has an old refinish with subsequent added oil. Forends show some slight wear. Bores are very fine, shiny, with some scattered pitting, mostly in right bbl of gun “2”. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Pads are relatively new. Case leather is very dark, considerably scuffed and dented. Straps are missing. Handle detached. Interior cloth is good. Label is darkly foxed and has some rubs through, as well as ball point pen address. Accessories are generally good. 51698-1 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1358

*20 GAUGE WILLIAM EVANS SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH SLIPCASE.

SN 12167. (ca 1920) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “William Evans, 63, Pall Mall, St James’s London.” on swamped narrow game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bbls have provisional proofs and SNs. Very small screw grip back sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage very well cut varying sized scroll with some rose bouquet highlights. “William Evans” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Blued trigger guard with matching engraving has SN on short tang. Broadly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and has very well done flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.623, right – .624. Bore restrictions: left – .016 (mod), right – .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun is accompanied by a green canvas takedown slipcase with leather trim by L. L. Bean. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust re-blue. Action and locks retain 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks lightly refinished and retain nearly all of that oil finish, checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. A great handling lightweight gun that measures quite well. 51815-1 MGM172 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1359