*CHARLES BOSWELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 120562. Cal. 410. Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib are engraved “Charles Boswell” “London” on tops over chamber areas. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, chamber length and undetermined proofs, along with “CB”. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), hidden third fastener, vented strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage large simple scroll. “Charles Boswell” “London” is on bottom of action. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. Plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.410. Bore restrictions: (mod)(cyl). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leather case with brass corners is gold embossed “A. H. HOUGH Thomasville, Ga.” on top. Front is stamped “Made in England”. Interior is lined in green cloth and has new Boswell label in lid. Altogether a fine, quick-handling bird gun suitable to the most discerning shooter. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little use, retaining essentially all of its finishes on wood and metal with some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very fine with some light marks and rubs. Newer straps and handle are also fine. Interior is fine 51630-4 JRL (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1360

*CHURCHILL IMPERIAL XXV SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5453. (ca 1938) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. In 1953 the “Imperial” was priced at 200 pounds, whereas the top of the line “Premier” self-opener was 300 pounds. It was a fine quality sidelock gun at a good price. This small gauge example with 25″ chopper lump bbls with Churchill rib gold inlaid “XXV” are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gun Makers) Ltd” and “Orange St. Gunworks, Leicester Square, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls.A small sling stud is attached to bottom rib. Small case hardened bar action sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical attractive “Imperial” style with large and small well cut open shaded scroll at nearly full coverage. “E. J. Churchill” is on the front of each lockplate. An Imperial crown is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Trigger guard is engraved with somewhat deeper scroll and has SN on scrolled riband at grip. Well marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over approx 2-1/2″ long lengthening piece that has been blended and matched so well as to be nearly invisible. Wood butt is plain, uncheckered. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and the gold initials “WRC” individually inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Dark brown leather Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under “VC” case with stitched leather corners is lined in dark burgundy cloth and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 75 – 80% orig blue with considerable silvering and a few light marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case color, silvered and browning on bottom and beads. Lockplates retain over 80% of their color. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece, trigger guard at grip. Buttstock retains nearly all of its synthetic finish with a few light marks, sharp edges somewhat rounded. Checkering is worn and does not appear to have been re-cut. Forend retains most of its orig finish. Case leather is excellent with a few minor rubs and marks. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is fine with some marks and compressions. Some partitions in action compartment have been moved and cloth has some tears. A lightweight well balanced, golden age, small bore. 51747-1 MGM151 (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1361

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM BUILT PAIR OF WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 700 SHOTGUNS – A CHARITY AUCTION.

SN 98593/98712. Cal. 12 ga. 1) SN 98593. 30″ bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers, with full length matted top rib, brass front bead and small engraved gold bar near breech. Bbls with approximately 1-1/2″ wedge of nicely cut scroll at breech and 3/4″ wedge of scroll at muzzles. Finely checkered gold plated double triggers. Automatic ejectors. Automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock is excellent with Circassian walnut, checkered in 2-point pattern with African buffalo horn elongated diamond shaped inserts behind action. Lined African buffalo horn buttplate. Splinter forearm with Curtis type plunger release, checkered in 3-point pattern with fully engraved escutcheon with rounded triangular horn tip. Receiver is fully and fabulously scroll engraved by Mr. Robert Bresnahan. According to an info sheet provided by our consignor, Mr. Bresnahan “hand engraved L.C. Smiths in Fulton, New York” though his name is not found in L.C. Smith The Legend Lives by Houchins. Right side of receiver with 2 Setters in field scene in oval surrounded by full scroll coverage. Left side of receiver with hunter in farm scene shooting a large and well executed pheasant, all surrounded by full coverage scroll. Bottom of receiver is fully scroll engraved with a quarter size circle of landing duck in marsh scene and marked in gold “II of II”. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved at front with gold inlay signature “R.J. Bresnahan” with scroll engraving that extends to back of tang and SN inlaid in gold. Breech balls are fully deep relief scroll engraved and top of action with well cut oak leaf relief engraving. Top tang is fully scroll engraved, as is top lever, with pierced floral pattern at thumb push, inlaid in gold “SAFE” in front of safety. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (full), right – .023 (MOD). Minimum wall thickness: left – .038, right – .037 . Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″, drop at heel: 2-1/4″. LOP: 14-5/8″. 2) SN 98712. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Engraving and finish work virtually identical to gun #1 except marked “I of II” in gold on bottom and trigger guard in gold script at bow “E.D. Nunns”. Balance of finish – see description of gun #1 above. This gun with stout grip and extra long LOP was custom built for a large man. Bore diameter: left – .726, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .038 (full), right – .025 (MOD). Minimum wall thickness: left – .039, right – .037 . Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Drop at comb: 1-5/16″, drop at heel: 2-5/8″. LOP: 15-3/4″. CONDITION: 1) Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig custom blued finish. Receiver retains 20-30% orig case hardened finish. Trigger guard and trigger plate, which were orig blued, retain approx 70% of their orig blued finish. Triggers with approx 50% gold plating remaining. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain approx 80% orig custom hand rubbed finish with light handling marks and minor field use showing. Buttplate is very good with minor wormhole at toe. Top of frame with very minor dried oil staining which should clean to excellent. Bores are excellent, near mirror. Ejectors are in time. Mechanics are excellent. Bbls are on face. 2) Excellent overall. Bbls nearly all of their custom blued finish. Receiver with approx 30% orig case color. Trigger plate and trigger guard as blued when engraved. Trigger plate with approx 80% blued finish. Trigger guard with traces of blue. Stocks are excellent. Buttstock with some finish loss on the right side near grip, light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are crisp. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, near mirror. A really beautiful custom pair of scallop framed boxlocks. Our consignor will be donating the sale proceeds from these two guns to two great charities- 1/2 of proceeds will be donated to New Mexico Jr. Livestock Foundation and 1/2 to New Mexico 4H Shooting Sports. 51103-1 (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1362

Revised: 4/10/2017

Please Note: Upon closer examination, the hammers are both very slightly out of time, and stalking safety will not engage.

MASSIVE FOUR BORE E. M. REILLY HAMMER WATERFOWLING SHOTGUN IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION.

SN 18860. Cal. 4 bore. 4″ Chambers. 42″ Dovetailed stub Damascus bbls are engraved “E. M. Reilly & Co Oxford Street London & Rue Scribe. Paris.” on relatively narrow concave top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs for 6 bore and with SNs. Large nickel-plated Jones underlever action with non-rebounding peninsula back locks have round bodied serpentine hammers and back sliding safeties. Locks have four positions; fired, 8th cock, half cock, and full cock. Safeties engage at 8th cock. Action and locks are completely unadorned except for makers name on the tail of each lock. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over nickel-plated buttplate, and has classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has shaped steel tip, and attaches to bbls with sliding side bolt through oval escutcheons. It appears this gun was made before chokes were invented. Diameter at muzzles is .952. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 18 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new. Bbls retain nearly all of their Damascus brown with only slight silvering at muzzles, and some overall flecking. All other major metal parts retain nearly all of their orig heavy nickel plating, with only a few scattered knocks and a small bit of peeling at toe of buttplate. Action and trigger guard screws retain most of their orig case hardening color. Minor pins and safeties retain most of their orig fire blue. Stocks have nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with scattered marks and scratches, checkering very lightly worn and dark. Mechanically excellent, but triggers and locks are somewhat sluggish due to congealed oil. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Waterfowlers such as this are seldom found in this condition, because they are usually heavily used in salty environments. A superb condition example like this is a great rarity. 51401-5 MGM170 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 1363

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 8 GAUGE W. & C. SCOTT UNDERLEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH “WRA” COMPANY BARREL MARKINGS, USED BY WINCHESTER FOR LOAD DEVELOPMENT.

SN 21971. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 32″ Twist steel bbls are engraved with makers name and “London” as well as “W. R. A. CO” in script on concave game rib. Breech area of left bbl is stamped “3-1/2”. This engraving and marking is undoubtedly quite old, done after this gun was made, as there is no factory brown in lettering. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 9 ga. as well as “CHOKE” and SNs. Robust Jones underlever action is fitted with bar rebounding locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with about 50% coverage well cut scroll and with makers name on each lockplate. Scott castle logos are on water table and top of breech. Trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Relatively plain dark European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset horn tip, and attaches to bbls with side nail through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.885, right – .881. Bore restrictions: left – .050 (full), right – .045 (full). Wall thickness: left – .052, right – .052. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 12 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Consignor states this gun was purchased in 1977 from Richard Morgan, who was the head of experimental at WRA. Cover letter from W. C. F. Publications certifies that this gun is listed in orig Winchester ballistic ledger no. 5 on page 74. A copy of the ledger is attached and reads “Feb 12 / 98, adapting normal powder to 8 ga 3-1/4″ Repeater, velocity to be attained 1030 FS.” “Scott double gun – 32″ BBL 8-3-1/4 leader – reg # 4 PX? 50 GRS Normal powder”. Another W. & C. Scott in 10 ga with similar markings, is known. Page 17 of WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS AND SHOT SHELLS by Ronald W. Stadt, the author states that “a friend possesses a W & C Scott 14 ga with WRA on top rib”. It was used to test factory loaded ammunition. Another friend has a W & C Scott 10 ga that long ago, an appraiser called “Winchester”.” This ten ga has been discussed on the internet. CONDITION: Excellent, with some repairs. Bbls retain approx 80% orig Damascus finish with a number of light marks and rubs, and some pinprick oxidation. Action and locks retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening color and have been re-lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with raised grain and are quite dark. Stock has broken through at wrist, and been repaired, and presently does not flex. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty. Horn forend tip is a recent replacement. Bores are good to fine, with scattered pitting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. A hard to find high condition big bore with an unusual Winchester connection. 51256-1 MGM78 (8,000-14,000) – Lot 1364

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*SCARCE W.W. GREENER FHS20 BOXLOCK SINGLE BBL TRAP GUN.

SN 61566. Cal. 12 ga. 34-1/2″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked FULL. Full length matted ventilated top rib with brass front bead. Nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Rnd knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with brass oval near toe. 14-5/8″ LOP over orig lined HPBP. Long forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with ebony nose cap and Deeley release. Greener crossbolt. Reinforced receiver is nicely scroll and game scene engraved and marked “W.W. Greener” on sides. Trigger guard with flying goose in oval and scroll engraving and SN and Grade noted at tang. Weight: 7lb. 11oz. CONDITION: Excellent and very lightly used, appearing totally orig throughout. Bbl retains 98% orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent to near mint with crisp checkering, open pores and a few scattered light scratches and light handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case color. Screws are in time, however have been moved by an unprofessional early owner and shows some marring. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Beautiful, high original condition SBT. 51312-1 JSL149 (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 1365

Revised: 4/6/2017

Ivory Note due to ivory beads. 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) meet the standard for sale under 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.

*WW GREENER FHS 20 GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 61830. Cal. 12 ga. 34-1/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted ventilated top rib with twin beads. Sgl trigger, ejector, no safety. Greener crossbolt locking mechanism. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with round knob grip and vacant oval near toe. LOP 14-1/2″ over red leather covered pad and 1″ wood extension. Large trap forearm with Deely release checkered in three-point pattern with large ebony tip. Muzzle end of forearm with approximately 1″ shield with large quail in hills scene embossed inlaid into wood. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved with Pointer flushing quail on left, and Cocker Spaniel chasing duck on right. Bottom of frame is lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard with goose in marsh scene on bow, SN and grade designation noted at tang. Bore diameter: .730. Bore restriction: .035 (Full). Drop at comb: 1-3/8. Drop at heel: 1-15/16. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retain approximately 80% toned orig blued finish. Receiver retains approximately 25-30% orig case color. Screws with some marring. Buttstock with extension as noted above has been refurbished and retains most of that custom finish. Checkering filled. Stocks with repairs through the wrist. Forearm with filler and heavy varnish at knuckle. Checkering somewhat thinned. Bore is very good with only minor orange peel. Mechanics are good. 51494-4 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1366

Revised: 4/6/2017

Ivory Note due to ivory beads. 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) meet the standard for sale under 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.

*WILLIAM CASHMORE SINGLE BARREL TRAP 12 GA. SHOTGUN.

SN 17519. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Steel bbl with full length ventilated matted top rib with twin beads. 3″ chambers. Checkered trigger, extractor, non-auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with silver shield at heel, cheekpiece on left side, and 14-1/4″ LOP over older Hawkins pad. Large forearm checkered in six-point pattern with Curtis push button release. Receiver is nicely engraved with about 60% scroll engraving coverage and marked on sides “W.M. Cashmore”. Gold “S” in front of safety. High polished blued top lever. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains approximately 90% orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent having been restored years ago and now retain approximately 80% restored finish. Receiver has toned mostly grey with a flash or two of case color in protected areas and approximately 20% orig high polish blue on floorplate. Top lever retains about 60% orig blue, 20% orig blue on trigger guard. Bore is bright and shiny with beginning roughness. Mechanics are excellent. 51494-3 JSL (1,500-3,000) C&R – Lot 1367

OLD HOLLAND & HOLLAND CASE WITH FULL COMPLEMENT OF 12 GA. PARADOX RELOADING TOOLS.

NSN. Cal. 12 ga. A rare complete set of paradox re-loading tools are all marked “Holland & Holland” including brass paradox mold with solid and hollow pointing pins, fixer, regulator, capper/ decapper, and a horn handled turnscrew. Also included but unmarked is a silver plated ebony handled Deeley type powder measure. All in an old brown canvas covered case marked “C. N. Welsh” on top, lined in scarlet cloth with paper H&H label and reproduction paradox label in lid. A compartment in case contains six paradox bullets. CONDITION: Tools are extremely fine. All markings sharp and clear. Steel parts have traces of bright blue, showing some cleaning of rust. Case with cover nearly detached is rather rough with rips and tears in canvas, missing left side of top. Interior cloth is fair with considerable insect damage and soiling. Label is heavily foxed with cracks and chips, and some rubs through. Handle and straps are missing. 51813-1 MGM173 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1377

SCARCE HENRY ATKIN 12 GA THUMB LEVER SHOTGUN.

SN 274. Cal. 12 ga. 29″ Tig welded sleeved bbls with 4 Teague Precision invisible chokes and wrench. 2-3/4″ chambers, full length top rib with steel front bead with maker’s name and address and gold “1” at breech. Dbl triggers, extractor, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with carved teardrop behind action, nickel oval near toe and 14-1/2″ LOP over brown leather covered pad. Splinter forearm, checked in 3-pt pattern with Curtis release. Receiver is finely rose and scroll engraved and marked “HENRY ATKIN” on both sides. Trigger guard bow with large thumb push opener. Top of frame with “1” and “SAFE” in gold. English nitro reproof, 2015. Weight: 6lb. 8oz. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Bbls retain 95-97% restored blue finish with minor losses at sleeve joint. Buttstock and forearm have been restored. Checkering is very good. Receiver retains 30-40% original light case color. All screws, pins, trigger guard bow and opener have been professionally restored as have triggers. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. A dandy and interesting lightweight game gun. 51673-1 JSL138 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2262

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ANTIQUE PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 14886. (1893) Cal. 12 ga. Two sets of 26″ bbls, one orig to gun with narrow game rib engraved with Purdey name, Audley House address, and Whitworth steel information; bbl flats stamped with London black powder proofs, and later unknown proofs at 740. SNs and bbl makers initials “WH” (William Hill) are on bottom. Tube nos “13931” and “13932” are on loop. Second set, engraved “2” with same information on ribs, are stamped with London nitro proofs and 1976 London reproofs for 740 on water table, with SN “23449” on bottoms of bbls and bbl makers initials “RJ” (unknown). Tube nos. “57528” and “57529” are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Purdey house style rose and scroll on action and lockplates is of very high quality, and most likely done by head engraver, J. Lucas. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplates and “PURDEY’S PATENT” is on bottom of action. Trigger guard with open scroll on bow has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad over 1″ American walnut spacer. Stock features typical drop points, point pattern checkering and silver oval. Matching splinter Wem ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “F.H” (Fred Hughes). Original BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.736, right – .736. Bore restrictions: left – .000 (cyl), right – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .015, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15″. Later BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.738, right – .741. Bore restrictions: left – .002 (cyl), right – .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun is accompanied by double ended leather case, with space for one set of bbls. CONDITION: Good. Orig bbls retain about half of what appears to be their orig blue. Later bbls retain over 90% of what is most likely a re-blue. Engraving re-cut. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks are well worn with traces of what may be orig finish, sharp edges considerable rounded, checkering considerably worn. Buttstock is cracked in front of wrist, running up into action, has been repaired, and does not flex. Bores are excellent. Drop is down with iron trimmed. Action is tight. Hinge pin replaced. Forend does not fit newer bbls well. Ejectors are in time. Case is good. 51454-1 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2263

J. WOODWARD SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 4356. Cal. 12 ga. 29″ Whitworth bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked CYL/IMP CYL. Full length laminated top rib with steel front bead, marked with maker name and address and gold “1” near breech. Dbl triggers, extractor, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with teardrop behind locks, silver oval in stock engraved “DeWitt”. 13-7/8″ LOP over modern red pad with two black spacers. Splinter forearm is near fully checkered in 2-pt pattern with Curtis push button release. Receiver is beautifully scroll engraved with sculpted fences and marked in gold “1” on top lever and “SAFE” in front of safety. Gold lined cocking indicators. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved with SN at tang. Weight: 6lb. 8oz. CONDITION: Very good. 75% original blue finish with minor staining and spotting. Receiver retains 40% faded original case color. Buttstock and forearm are very good with scattered scratches, handling marks and hunting bumps, checkering lightly thinned and retain about 80% of an old professionally restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Although chambered for 2-3/4″ shells, these guns were typically designed for 2-1/2″ ammunition. Mechanics are very good, right firing pin is somewhat sticky. 51675-1 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2264

*FINE ENGLISH WILLIAM CASHMORE 12 GA BOXLOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 19172. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Imp Mod/Full. Full length matted top rib with ivory front bead and marked “Wm Cashmore. Maker. Birmingham”. Blued dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with gold shield near toe and 14-1/8″ LOP over hardened Silver’s type pad. Buttstock is of beautifully figured English Walnut. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip checkered in two-point pattern. Greener crossbolt. Frame is nicely scroll engraved with about 50% coverage and marked “Wm Cashmore” on both sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. 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 partially refurbished. Bbls retains 80% of an older restored blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an old restored finish with scattered light handling marks. Receiver retains approx 35% orig case color. Bottom screws with restored blue and trigger plate restored at the time the bbls were restored. Trigger guard retains approx 30% orig blued finish. Top lever re-blued. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. Mechanics are crisp and lockup is tight. 51500-38 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2265

*WONDERFUL FULL SIDELOCK WILLIAM CASHMORE 16 GA GAME GUN.

SN 20633. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-9/16″ chambers. Choked Imp Cyl/Imp Mod. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “William Cashmore Birmingham, England / Made for Kirkwood Bros Inc. Boston, Mass U.S.A.”. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Round knob buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with silver shield near toe and 14-1/2″ LOP over modern brown leather covered pad. Splinter forearm checkered in three-point pattern with Curtis push-button release. Greener crossbolt locking and side clips. Receiver is nicely scroll and game scene engraved – two setters on right, three quail on left surrounded by well executed scroll engraving and marked “Wm Cashmore” in front of locks. Gold “S” in front of safety. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be their orig blued finish. Lightly toned at carry point. Receiver retains approx 35-40% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older restored finish with light scratches and handling marks throughout. Trigger guard and top lever retain most of an ancient restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny with a patch or two of light frosting in right bore. Mechanics are excellent and ejectors are in time. 51500-46 JSL (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 2266

*SCARCE WILLIAM CASHMORE DOUBLE BARREL PIGEON OR TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 20419. Cal. 12 ga. 31-3/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers nitro proof for 1 1/4 oz. Choked Full/Full. Full length ventilated matted top rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “William Cashmore Birmingham England / Made for Kirkwood Bros Inc. Boston, Mass U.S.A.”. Sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with silver shield near toe. 14-1/2″ LOP over lined butt. Target beavertail forearm checkered in three-point pattern with Curtis push-button release. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved and case hardened, blued floorplate. Gold “S” in front of safety. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95% blued finish. Receiver retains 60% orig case hardening and floorplate and trigger guard retain approx 90% high polished blued finish. Buttstock is excellent and retains most of its finish with a couple of deep rubs on left side. Forearm retains most of its finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Trigger works well. High quality English target gun. 51500-37 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2267

*SCARCE WILLIAM CASHMORE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 20113. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ bbl. 2 3/4″ cham, nitro proof. Choked Modified. Full length matted ventilated top rib with red colored ivory mid bead and white plastic front bead. Bbls mark on left side “Wm Cashmore Birmingham, England / Made for Kirkwood Bros Inc. Boston, Mass U.S.A.”. Nickel plated trigger, extractor, Horn capped pistol grip buttstock with silver shield at toe, checkered in two-point pattern with 15″ LOP over red Silver’s pad. Long target forend is near fully checkered with Curtis release. Receiver is full-coverage English scroll engraved and case hardened. High luster blued floor plate. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. 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: Very good plus. Bbl retains 95+% blue finish. Buttstock with sanding marks and finish removed at comb from minor alteration, Otherwise retains most of its finish. Custom forearm is excellent and retains most of its restored finish. Buttstock and forearm with scattered handling marks and scratches. Frame retains 60% orig case color. There is a small rub on floorplate where forearm iron has been hitting when bbl opens. Trigger guard retains most of its orig high polish blue, as does top lever. Mechanics are smooth. Bore is bright and shiny. 51500-34 JSL (1,500-2,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 2268

*E. J. CHURCHILL MODEL 25 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 4748. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ bbls of fluid steel with sunken rib. Rib marked “E.J. Churchill, O St. Gun Works, Leicester Square, London”. 2-1/2″ chambers as marked on water table. IC & MOD chokes. Case colored boxlock ejector action with borderline engraving. Dbl triggers. Splinter forearm, straight hand walnut stock with hand checkering having silver nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14-1/8″ to wooden butt with hand cut grooves. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Weight: 5 lb 2.6 oz. Leather covered case with previous owner’s initials on lid. Case with small attached plastic labels with maker’s name and address. Case contains snap caps and 2-pc ebony rod. CONDITION: Bbls have lightly faded blue finish showing spots of wear with scattered handling marks with freckles of corrosion. Good bright bores. Frame retains most of its case colors becoming light on sides and edges having scattered freckling. Stocks have moderately worn finish and checkering with scattered scratches and handling marks having one gouge in checkering rear of trigger guard tang. 51498-2 (2,750-4,250) C&R – Lot 2269

*DANDY LIGHTWEIGHT WILLIAM CASHMORE 12 GA BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 19673. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “William Cashmore Birmingham England / Made For Kirkwood Bros, Inc. Boston, Mass. U.S.A.”. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with silver shield near toe and 14-1/8″ LOP over thin lined horn buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in two-point pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. High polish blued floor plate. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved with 40% coverage. Frame with side clips and Greener crossbolt. Gold “S” in front of safety. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80% toned orig blued finish with light scratches. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig finish with scattered hunting bumps and scratches. Receiver retains approx 50% orig case color and high polish blue on floor plate. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 51500-41 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2270

Revised: 3/22/2017

Please Note: Great News! This is a Pre-1899 antique shotgun, not a modern Curio & Relic.

*FABULOUS W.W. GREENER IMPERIAL GRADE 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 43129. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ Whitworth fluid steel bbls with 2-5/8″ chambers, choked IMP.CYL/MOD. Full length plain steel top rib with copper front bead and gold inlaid near breech with two pigeons and “F.C. FOWLER. MOODUS CONN”. Breech end of bbls are nicely scroll engraved with rabbits on sides. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, no safety, Greener cross bolt action. Spectacular replacement buttstock by Walter Koloch with round knob pistol grip, fancy checkering through wrist, floral carving at back of action and lined butt. 14-1/2″ LOP. Replacement splinter forearm is fancifully checkered with Deeley release and horn tip. Receiver is fabulously full coverage game scene and scroll engraved, fences are fantastically shell carved, top lever is fully engraved with gold initials, gold crown, gold staph and gold thumb push on left side of lever. Trigger guard near fully engraved with game scene and scroll and gold SN at tang. Weight: 6lb. 9oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional quality restored finish, engraving lightly thinned, minor dent in right tube towards muzzle. Custom buttstock and forearm are superb and retain most of their custom finish. Receiver is excellent and retains traces of original case color. Pins and screws with restored high polish blued finish. Trigger guard and top lever retain virtually all of their restored blue finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Truly a fantastic highest quality Greener with magnificent workmanship. 51690-4 JSL142 (10,500-14,000) C&R – Lot 2271

*WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 13851. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ nitro proofed fluid steel bbls. Chambers are 2-3/4″ as marked. FULL & FULL chokes. Case colored boxlock action with dbl underlug and cross bolt locks having side clips. Full coverage foliate scroll engraving. Dbl triggers. Extractors. Splinter forearm and round knob stock of checkered English walnut with nameplate and toe line. LOP: 14-3/8″ over added London style red pad. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″; drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Bottom of bbls have Briley Mfg importer marking. CONDITION: Bbls have very good blue finish showing small scratches. Good bright bores. Frame retains vivid case colors on sides and in protected areas becoming light on bolsters and edges. Floorplate has very good blue. Trigger guard blue is flaking to gray. Stocks show moderately worn refinish and checking with scattered hand marks. Left side of comb is dished to fit shooters face. 51498-3 (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 2272

*HIGH QUALITY WILLIAM CASHMORE BOXLOCK 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 17780. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes Imp Cyl/Full. Full length steel top rib with ivory mid bead and steel front bead. Bbl marked “Wm Cashmore Birmingham, England / Made for Kirkwood Bros Inc. Boston, Mass”. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over orig lined horn BP and silver shield near toe. Splinter forearm checkered in three-point pattern with Curtis push-button release. Receiver is nicely scroll engraved with blued floorplate and marked “Wm. Cashmore” on sides. Greener crossbolt locking. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. 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: Very good to excellent overall. Bbls retains nearly all of what appears to be orig finish, with scattered light handling marks. Receiver retains approx 60% orig dark case color. Trigger plate retains around half of its orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are very good and retain most of an older professionally restored finish with scattered handling marks and scratches. Buttstock appears to have slight grain separation through right side and three incipient grain cracks around bottom of trigger guard. Bores are bright and shiny with a hint or two of beginning roughness. Mechanics are very good though safety is a bit gummy. 51500-39 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2273