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1204
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$14,375.00 |
*16 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY “GOLDEN AGE” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SELF-OPENING GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 24019. (1930) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, matted game 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 2-1/2″ chambers, and are also stamped 2-9/16 (original). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs (24019) and bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. Tube nos. “62913” and “62914” are on loop. Bottom of rear lump is engraved “2”, most likely denoting a second set of bbls, as top lever and forend iron are engraved “1”. Case hardened Beesley 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 usual Purdey house style with well cut small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Blued trigger guard with open scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, with silver oval on toe line engraved with monogram “FUTM” (?). Actioner, Westley Nobbs’s initials “WN” are on iron. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.663, right – .663. Bore restrictions: left – .015 (mod), right – .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .038. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: approx 1/4 on. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Good quality brown leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth, has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and contains two keys. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action retains approx 20% orig case hardening color. Lockplates retain about half of their color. New hinge pin retains nearly all of its temper blue. Other screws and pins have renewed temper blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish, with some subsequent marks, sharp edges somewhat rounded. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good, replaced at same time as hinge pin. Relatively new case is excellent. 53075-1 (12,500-17,500) C&R – Lot 1204 |
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1205
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$16,100.00 |
ANTIQUE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES AND FACTORY LETTER, ONE WITH NEW FACTORY BARRELS.SN 15667/15668. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House South Audley Street London” on narrow game ribs. Bbls of “1” also have Whitworth steel information. “1” and “2” are engraved on breech ends of ribs, top levers, and inside of forend irons denoting a true pair. Bbl flats of “1” are stamped with London proofs, and 1973 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “WH” (Bill Hill). Tube numbers “18060” and “18061” are on loop. Bbls of gun “2” are stamped with 1974 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, again with SNs, and bbl makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous). Tube numbers “73061” and “73062” are on loop. Case hardened Beasley patent self opening sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Actions and locks are engraved in Purdey house style with exceptionally well cut small scroll surrounding rose bouquets as undoubtedly performed by head engraver, James Lucas. Trigger guards with open scroll on bows have SNs on tangs. Fairly well matched well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/8″ over checkered wood butts on 1-1/4″ well matched extensions. LOP on orig wood is 14-3/16″. (Factory records indicate orig length of 14-1/2″ most likely over buttplates.) Stocks feature elongated drop points, standard point pattern checkering on semi diamond hands, and vacant silver ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are marked with actioners initials “SP” (Sol Prentice) on irons. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .017 (mod), right – .001 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .026. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .009 (IC), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. Orig oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and central medallion is engraved “Kenneth Prescott” “20 Cambridge Square” “Hyde Park” “W.” Case is lined in scarlet cloth and has small paper Purdey label in lid, along with charge card for this particular pair of guns. Case contains ebony handled turnscrew, matching striker key, 12 bore broken case extractor, bone handled cleaning brush, tin of NevaRust, pull through cleaning kit, and handle of 2-pc cleaning rod. An open compartment has two trigger locks and keys. Also included are red cloth bags. PROVENANCE: Factory fax confirming orig specs and new bbls. Purdey game register with red cover and “Directions for James Purdey & Sons Hammerless Guns 1887” with brown cover with information for guns number “13881-2”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Orig bbls retain nearly all of a “best” London re-black with some light marks and scratches. New bbls (gun “2”) are in similar condition, but with fewer scratches in their orig blue. Actions retain 10 – 20% orig color where protected. Lockplates retain 30 – 50% of their orig color; left plates are strongest. Most orig blue is on top levers and traces of blue are on trigger guards. Stocks retain 30 – 40% of an old oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Butt portions are refinished in oil, with installation of lengthening pieces, and have much less shine. Bores of “1” are very good to fine, with heavy frosting. Bores of “2” are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark, scuffed and rubbed, some places through. Newer straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good, considerably soiled from contact with guns, two areas rubbed through. Labels are foxed. Partitions have been moved to accommodate longer stocks. Accessories are good. 52752-1 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1205 Click here to view provenance |
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1206
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$14,950.00 |
*LOVELY, AS FOUND, PURDEY “GOLDEN AGE” HEAVY PROOF SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.SN 24638. (1932) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted game rib, are engraved with Purdey’s Audley House address and Whitworth steel information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4′ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bottom of left bbl with makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. Tube numbers “61581” and “61582” are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, disc set strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and cleanly detailed very small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights in classic Purdey house style. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Blued trigger guard is engraved with open scroll, SN is on tang. Top lever is engraved “1”; this number is also engraved on bottom of rear lump and on forend iron indicating gun was gun “1” of a pair. Classic smokey marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced pad. Stock also features typical drop points, checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C. J. C.” Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, has actioners initial “H” on iron (Fred Hughes). Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, original as found. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue with some light flecking, thinning on sides from hand wear. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, silvering on bottom, beads, and fences, percentage difficult to ascertain because of accumulated grime. Lockplates retain over 90% of their color. Top lever is silvered on sharp edges of thumbpiece. Trigger guard considerably silvered at grip but retains most of its blue. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and light dents, checkering slightly worn. Bores are very fine with one or two minor pings and some scattered very light pitting at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is down, so that tip of iron is about to contact action. Ejectors are in time. A lovely old gun in need of a little TLC. 53110-1 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1206 |
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1207
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$11,500.00 |
*FINE PRE WWI PURDEY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN 20925. (1913) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Purdey’s famous name and Audley House address, as well as Whitworth Steel information on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl is stamped “CHOKE” and with bbl makers initials “HT” (unknown bbl maker, but there is a “Tombs” listed as a bbl maker in 1912). Tube numbers “47078” and “47079” are on loop. Beesley patent self opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Trigger guard was of special order with long transition from bow to tang. Action and locks are engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. Guard has large open scroll on bow, and SN on grip. Attractive well marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features standard drop points and point pattern checkering. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “CHM” matching initials on case. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Unknown actioners initials “T.A” are on iron. (Many younger Purdey artisans were lost during the “Great War”.) Bore diameter: left -.734, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .027 (IMod), right – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is housed in its orig oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion. Top is embossed “C.H.M.” matching oval on stock. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has paper Purdey label in lid along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains a host of orig accessories including 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with 6″ handle, pair of turnscrews, and striker key with ebonized handle, unmarked round oil bottle, broken case extractor, pair of Purdey marked snap caps, pull through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, chamber and cleaning brushes in red morocco wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, Purdey instruction booklet, and various cleaning equipment and two keys in covered compartment. CONDITION: Good to fine, with some refinishing. Bbls retain over 90% well done re-black over some nicks and marks, subsequently thinning and silvering. Action and locks retain approx 20% orig case hardening color, are mostly pewter gray, engraving still clear. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded over a number of marks with subsequent scratches and marks. Checkering has not been re-cut. Buttstock has been shortened and newly checkered. Top lever and trigger guard retain about 20 – 30% of their orig blue. Bores are excellent with no noted dings or dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is quite dark with numerous rubs and scrapes. One strap is broken, the other is weak. Handle is intact but tender. Interior cloth is good, with considerable rubs and marks from contact with gun and bbls. Purdey label is fine, slightly foxed with some soiling. Charge card considerably foxed. Interior partitions are good. Accessories are fine to very fine. A solid early Purdey that has been enjoyed for generations, and appears to be ready for more. 53132-1 MGM (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1207 |
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1208
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$8,050.00 |
*FINE AND RARE PURDEY BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN.SN 17033. (ca 1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with slightly raised matted concave rib with twin ivory beads, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs; bottom of left bbl with bbl makers initials, “HM” (H.Meers ?). Tube numbers “24561” and “24562” are on loop. Case hardened bar-in-wood top lever action fitted with rebounding bar locks, having rounded serpentine hammers, features side clips, hidden third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style with rose and minuscule scroll, as most likely done by J. Lucas, chief engraver. Trigger guard with large open scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Top lever is engraved “2”, which also appears on interior of forend iron, but is not found on bbls. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over leather faced white line pad over 1/4″ wood spacer. Stock also features correctly shaped drop points, as well as point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend with Anson release has barely discernible actioners initial on iron, “S” (?), most likely for C Smith, listed in 1875. Bore diameter: left -.735, right – 730. Bore restrictions: left – .031 (full), right – .028 (Imod). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially restored. Bbls retain over 95% correct re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and locks retain most, perhaps as much 60% orig case hardening color. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of a re-blue, engraving somewhat softened. Newer stock is correctly shaped, and well done, but is probably not factory. (Checkering somewhat square, and lines do not follow borders.) Stock retains nearly all of an old finish, with some deep scratches on right side. 2″ Slivers of wood have been inset either side of trigger guard tang. Forend wood appears orig, refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a few light striations. Action has a touch of looseness. Locks are excellent. Action pin, and most likely top lever pin, are replaced. Front trigger has rubber wrap. A handsome, and with a bit of TLC undoubtedly a great shooting Purdey. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53013-2 MGM (7,000-10,000) ESA – Lot 1208 |
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1209
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$31,050.00 |
*LIGHTWEIGHT BOSS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 6846. (1920) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers (actual measure, ledger page states “chamber for 2-5/8″ cases”). 26″ Demi-bloc bbls have broad matted solid rib, which has lunate extension. Sides of top bbl are engraved “Boss & Co 13 Dover Street, Piccadilly. London. W.” and “Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Pressed Fluid Steel”. Bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened low profile sidelock OU action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in Boss house style with well cut small scroll surrounding a plethora of small rose bouquets, as always well executed by Jack Sumner. Lockplates are engraved “Boss & Co” in ribands. Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN in relief on tang. Superbly marbled and well figured European walnut newly made “Prince of Wales” round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, fitted with orig heel and toe plates. This stock appears to be of factory quality, and duplicates orig dimensions as outlined on ledger page, and features classic drop point and point pattern checkering. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Orig slim one piece ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .010 (Lt mod), bottom – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .026, bottom – .022. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast approx 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Old leather case is embossed “C. A. M.” on top, and is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Boss Dover Street label in lid with this address crossed out, and Albemarle Street stamped in. Case contains ebony and brass cleaning rod and Boss marked snap caps and square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page indicating gun was made for a VL&D client in 1920, confirming features and dimensions, including heel and toe plates. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black. Bbl engraving slightly softened. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color. Locks retain nearly all of their orig color, but difficult to determine percentage due to heavy coat of proper action varnish. Newly made buttstock retains essentially all of its glossy french polish finish. Checkering of orig forend appears to have been cleaned up. Bores are fine, with some minor scattered very light pits and frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and slightly out of time. Case leather is considerably scuffed on edges with lid separated at corners. Label is very fine, foxed. Interior cloth is fine with soiling and compressions. Bottom partitions have been moved. Accessories are fine. A scarce high metal condition prewar Boss OU in a configuration very popular in America for grouse, woodcock, and quail. 53201-1 (30,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 1209 Click here to view provenance |
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1210
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$0.00 |
*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. 53010-1 (35,000-45,000) C&R – Lot 1210 |
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1211
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$17,250.00 |
*SCARCE AND VERY DESIRABLE HIGH CONDITION BOSS ROUND BODY TRUE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN. (ONE OF A THREE GUN COMPOSED SET).SN 8068. (ca 1933) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 27″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London, W. Made in England” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened sidelock action with rounded bar and lockplates, is fitted with Boss’s self-opening assist spring system. Extra heavy cocking lever springs, lessen the force needed to open fired gun. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are engraved in Boss house style with well cut small scroll and 19 rose bouquets, as finely rendered by Jack Sumner. Blued trigger guard with single raised bead is scroll engraved on bow, and has SN in relief on tang. Dark, well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/8″ over Silver type pad over 3/8″ hard rubber spacer. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .019 (mod), right – .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 15-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with a few slight marks, mostly on bottoms. Action retains 85 – 90% orig color thinning and silvering on bottom and on fences. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Orig blue of top lever is silvered a bit on thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silvered on bead, with blue thinning at grip. Highlights of engraving are silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, perhaps with oil added with installation of newer pad. Checkering slightly worn and dark. There are a few marks on buttstock, and a fairly large scuff removing diamonds of checkering from left side of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 53052-1 MGM (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1211 |
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1212
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$0.00 |
*SCARCE AND DESIRABLE BOSS ROUND BODY TRUE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE (ONE OF A THREE GUN COMPOSED SET).SN 8261. (ca 1933) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London, W. Made in England” on narrow swamped game rib. Rear portion of rib is gold inlaid “1” which also appears on top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “2-5/8″. Case hardened sidelock action with rounded bar and lockplates, is fitted with Boss’s self-opening assist spring system with extra heavy cocking lever springs, easing the opening of fired gun. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are engraved in Boss house style with well cut small scroll and 17 rose bouquets, as finely rendered by Jack Sumner. Blued trigger guard with single raised bead is scroll engraved on bow, and has SN in relief on tang. Dramatically marbled, and finely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/8″ over Silver type pad over 1/4″ hard rubber spacer. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .014 (mod), right – .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15-5/8”. Fine quality oak and brown leather three gun case with brass corners and round central medallion, as well as tan leather trimmed brown canvas outer cover, is lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains a 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a “best” London re-black with a few slight marks. Action retains approx 30 – 40% orig color thinning and silvering on bottom and on fences. Lockplates retain over 80% of their orig color. Orig blue of top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a renewed hand rubbed oil finish, with a number of subsequent marks. There are some lifted and repaired areas of wood behind lockplates. Checkering somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Case is excellent with some rubs. 53052-2 MGM (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1212 |
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1213
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$17,250.00 |
*SCARCE AND VERY DESIRABLE BOSS ROUND BODY TRUE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN. (ONE OF A THREE GUN COMPOSED SET).SN 8262. (ca 1933) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London, W. Made in England” on narrow swamped game rib. Rear portion of rib is gold inlaid “2” which also appears on top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “2-5/8″. Case hardened sidelock action with rounded bar and lockplates, is fitted with Boss’s self-opening assist spring system with extra heavy cocking lever springs, easing the opening of fired gun. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are engraved in Boss house style with well cut small scroll and 17 rose bouquets, as finely rendered by Jack Sumner. Blued trigger guard with single raised bead is scroll engraved on bow, and has SN in relief on tang. Dramatically marbled, and finely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/8″ over Silver type pad over 1/4″ hard rubber spacer. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .019 (mod), right – .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .030. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15-5/8”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a “best” London re-black with a few slight marks. Action retains approx 40 – 50% orig color, thinning and silvering on bottom and on fences. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig color. Orig blue of top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a renewed hand rubbed oil finish, with a number of subsequent marks. Checkering somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 53052-3 MGM (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1213 |
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1214
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$34,500.00 |
*SUPERB CONDITION LIGHTWEIGHT 20 GAUGE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 9304. (ca 1968) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with matted slightly raised flat rib are engraved “Boss & Co” “13/ 14. Cork Street. London. W.1″ on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened sidelock action with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective Boss trigger, is engraved in Boss house style with rose and scroll. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with Boss’s single trigger patent number. Small bow, single beaded trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob checkered pistol grip buttstock with drop points, and vacant gold oval on bottom, measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .016 (mod), right – .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″+. Cast: neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper Boss labels in lid, one a charge card for this particular gun. Case contains a number of Boss marked accessories including 2-pc composition and brass cleaning rod, snap caps, and oil bottle, Also included are three horn handled turnscrews and a horn striker bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to “as new”, with a few very light handling and assembly marks in all finishes. Action beads are silvered a bit. Blue is thinning on trigger guard tang. Rear of safety button is silvered. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors and trigger appear to be fine. Case leather is excellent with some minor rubs and scrapes. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth and labels are excellent, as are accessories. 53177-5 MGM (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1214 |
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1215
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$20,700.00 |
*SUPERBLY LONDON REFURBISHED BOSS VERY HEAVY PROOF (1-1/2 OUNCE, 3″) PIGEON SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND TOOLS.SN 7277. (ca 1924, noted as a pigeon gun in records) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 13 Dover Street, Piccadilly, London England” on slightly swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers and 1-1/2 ounces of shot. SNs and Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos are on bottoms of bbls. Robust sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’s single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with truly exceptional Boss house style rose and scroll, with 17 rose bouquets, undoubtedly the best work by Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is in scroll terminated riband on each lockplate. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, SN is in parchment scroll device on tang. Newly made, interesting, intricately marbled, watermarked and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features classic drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .035 with .001 recess (full), right – .019 no recess (mod). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners by Brady is lined in burgundy cloth, and has reproduction Boss Dover Street label and charge card for this gun, in lid. Case contains Boss marked brass headed composition snap caps, square oil bottle, 2-pc cleaning rod, and pull through cleaning kit in black morocco wallet. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refurbished, most likely in London with only the slightest of subsequent handling and assembly marks in metal and wood surfaces. New factory quality buttstock retains essentially all its orig finish. Forend wood also appears to be new. Checkering has some over runs. Bores are excellent. Action is very tight. Bbls are on face. Front bead is missing. Mechanically fine. Case leather surface remains light in color with some marks and rubs. Interior is very fine to excellent. Accessories are fine. A fine old pigeon gun ready for another century of use. 53177-2 MGM (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1215 |
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1216
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$14,950.00 |
*FINE HIGH CONDITION LATE ’20’S BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 7482. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 13, Dover Street, Piccadilly, London. W. Made In England” on swamped narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth Steel logos. Case hardened action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers, and is engraved in Boss house style with exceptional small shaded scroll surrounding 18 rose bouquets by noted engraver Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Single beaded trigger guard is blued, engraved with matching scroll, and has SN in shaded background on tang. Dense, nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with typical drop points, point pattern grip checkering, and gold oval engraved “EBK” measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt on 1-1/4″ ebony lengthening piece. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (lt mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Small leather case marked “MADE IN ENGLAND” with “EBK” on lid, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Boss Dover Street label in lid with Albemarle Street address over-stamped in red, along with instruction label for ejectors and new charge card for this gun. Case contains Boss marked snap caps and square oil bottle, pull through field cleaning kit, and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original, with some additions. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue, silvered on sides from normal hand wear and use. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads, thinning on bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color, left lock thinned a bit at tail. Top lever is silvering on thumbpiece, Trigger guard is silvered at sides and at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig surfaces, cleaned up a bit with added oil. Portions of butt refinished at time of addition of lengthening piece. Checkering cleaned but not re-cut. Bores are excellent, chambers lengthened. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still relatively light in color, with some scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good to fine, with rubs, marks, and light soiling. Label is foxed. Accessories are good. A fine little Boss with few apologies. 53177-6 MGM (12,500-17,500) C&R – Lot 1216 |
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1217
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$0.00 |
*BOSS ROUND BODY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH RARE SINGLE SELECTIVE BOSS TRIGGER, CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN 4806. (1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 73 St James’s Street London.” on game rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and with Whitworth steel logos. Bottoms of bbls have SNs. Square backed, round bodied, sidelock action with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and rare Boss single selective trigger with selector on right lock, is engraved in Boss house style with well cut rose and scroll. Each side of action is engraved “Boss’s Patent”, and “Boss & Co” is in riband on each lockplate. Small bow single beaded trigger guard has SN in relief on tang. Well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut flat top checkered straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate with 1/4″ hard rubber extension. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .008 recess (mod), right – .002 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″+. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14″. Vintage leather case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old Boss St. James Street label conserved and mounted in lid, along with reproduction charge card for this gun. Case contains Boss marked snap caps and square oil bottle, and some cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Good as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a best black. Action cleaned and re-toned, engraving softened. Stocks have old oil refinish with numerous marks, checkering nicely cleaned up. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard re-blued. Engraving details lost. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time, and trigger appears to work well. Case leather has a few marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, soiled and rubbed. Boss label is considerably foxed with some chips and soiling. One of the earliest round bodies made. 53177-3 (12,500-17,500) C&R – Lot 1217 |
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1218
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$4,312.50 |
BOX OF BOSS AND COMPANY CHAMBER GAUGES.Seven solid steel gun makers tools with knurled “handles” stamped “BOSS” including 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 28, and 32 ga. The 12 bore gauge was often removed from box and has two incised lines corresponding to 2-1/2″ and 2-3/4″ chambers. Others have scratched in lines corresponding to various chamber measurements. All are in black painted wooden box with dual hook closure, lined in green cloth. A unique and useful bit of gun making history. CONDITION: Excellent. 53177-14 MGM (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1218 |
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1219
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$2,012.50 |
INTERESTING GUN MAKER’S PATENT MODEL ENGRAVED BY PHILIPPE GRIFNEE IN OAK BOX.SN nsn. From top view this intricate bit of work looks like a small gauge shotgun bbl and action. Blued bbl section has square shouldered dolls head extension which slips into case hardened breech section, with top lever and pivoting third fastener. Bottom section shows some of the skill necessary to make sliding bolts, etc. during action work, with case hardened slide under bbl section, with spring retainer. Bottom pivot of top lever is cut away to show mechanism. Bbls, bbls section and breech section are appropriately engraved by Philippe Grifnee with very well cut and shaded rose and scroll.His signature is on right side. Major parts are engraved with “no. 23”. Initials “AM” are on bottom rear. Left side is engraved “DESIGN PATENT” and “L’ A. MARDAGA”. Mechanism is housed in oval oak box with green leather strap wrapping around sides which is held in place by brass “buckle” which pivots into place. Sliding brass top cover with some scroll engraving is also engraved “L’ A. MARDAGA”. CONDITION: Excellent. 53177-9 MGM (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1219 |
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1220
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$632.50 |
SPECIAL DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE LOT.This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please note, the hammer price of the lot will be matched dollar for dollar up to a $1,000 match and donated to the Dana-Farber Institute, commonly known as the “Jimmy Fund” locally. Founded in Boston in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is world-renowned for its leadership in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Your gift provides Dana-Farber with crucial dollars that can be directed where and when they are needed the most. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 53219-1 (300-400) – Lot 1220 |
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1221
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$40,250.00 |
*SIMPLY EXQUISITE, PETITE PAIR OF FINELY CRAFTED, BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID .410 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUNS BY JOHN WILKES WITH CASE.SN 15300/ 15301. (1994) Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. These superb little guns have 26″ chopper lump bbls gold inlaid “John Wilkes” and engraved “79 Beak Street. London. W.1.” on narrow swamped game ribs. They are also gold inlaid “1” and “2” denoting a true pair. These gold numbers also appear on top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with 1994 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Scaled down (.85″ between firing pin holes) actions are case hardened and stocked to the fences, and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with incredibly well detailed relief sculpted large open acanthus scroll with some strapwork highlights, in beautifully shaded background. This superb work surrounds relief carved scenes of gamebirds on lockplates, major subjects are gold inlaid in full relief and have lifelike detailing. The themes are different on each gun with gun “1” commemorating quail; bobwhite on left lock erupting out of thicket, and Gambels quail on the right flushing into open with mountainous background. Bottom of action has 2-color gold rendition of pointer retrieving Gambel’s quail. Gun “2” with grouse as theme, with gray partridge in dramatic dense woodlands on left side, and trio of red grouse blasting out of the heather on right. Bottom of action depicts a portrait of a spaniel retrieving partridge. (No engravers signature is found, but this is most likely the top quality work of Craig Whitsey, long time engraver and gunmaker, present proprietor of John Wilkes.) Single beaded trigger guards have matching scroll and SNs in gold on tangs. Pretty well matched straight grip buttstocks of burl and stump European walnut, measure 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butts, and feature standard drop points, point pattern grip checkering and vacant gold ovals. Small splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are engraved “Made for Bartlett Burnap” on irons. Gun “1”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.368, right – .377. Bore restrictions: left (full), right – (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.387, right – .396. Bore restrictions: left – full, right – mod. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. High quality tan leather two gun case with stitched leather corners, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Wilkes Beak Street gold embossed black leather label in lid. Case contains one piece of a composition and brass 2-pc cleaning rod, two horn handled turnscrews, and two gold plated oil bottles starburst engraved (one marked “John Wilkes London” on top, the other “Lubricant”). CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few small marks and dings in metal finishes, most notably four knocks about 12″ back on muzzles on right bbl of gun “2”. Both guns show some light scratches in wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather has only a few light marks. Interior is excellent. 53052-10 MGM (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1221 |
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1222
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$31,625.00 |
*FLAMBOYANT GOLD INLAID 28 GAUGE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN BY JOHN WILKES WITH CASE.SN 15215. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid “John Wilkes” and engraved “79. Beak Street. London. W.1″ on narrow swamped game rib. Breech ends of bbls are scroll engraved with central stems of scroll gold inlaid. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bbls are fitted with H&H type self opening assist spring. Case hardened action with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and gold-plated dbl triggers, is engraved in rose and well cut scroll. Rose bouquets have been relief gold inlaid. Fillets outlining action beads are also inlaid in gold and feather engraved. Outlines of locks and left side of trigger guard bow, are gold inlaid in rope motif. “John Wilkes” is in flush gold on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Workmanship of this engraving is of very high caliber, and most likely done by long term Wilkes gunmaker and engraver, Craig Whitsey (no signature found). Single beaded trigger guard has rose and scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Well fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering on slightly diamond hand, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “J C C E T”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right – .547. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (full), right – .011 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers brown VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Wilkes label in lid, along with charge card for this gun. Case contains some gold plated accessories including snap caps, oil bottle; other accessories include horn handled chamber brush and pull through field cleaning kit. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, with only one or two of the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Fired very little, with very faint halos on breech face. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine to excellent, with some rubs and scuffs. Interior is excellent. 53177-10 MGM (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1222 |
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1223
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$16,100.00 |
*FINELY ENGRAVED AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID 20 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY JOHN WILKES WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.SN 141835. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 26″ Dovetailed bbls are gold inlaid “John Wilkes” and engraved “79. Beak Street. London. W.1.” on slightly swamped game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. One bbl set is choked mod and full and the other IC and Mod, but there are no marks distinguishing one set from the other. Case hardened ogee backed boxlock action with automatic safety and gold plated double triggers, is engraved with 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll within gold line borders. This fine scroll surrounds raised two-color gold inlaid trailing sprigs with buds and blossoms on sides. “John Wilkes” is in gold on floorplate. This unusual treatment extends to trigger guard bow, SN is in gold on tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock with nicely shaped drop points and flat top point pattern checkering measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Side panels are decorated with steel plates engraved to match action with central motif a bouquet of flowers and thistles, within gold wire inlaid belt device. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Heavy choked bbls: Bore diameter: left -.610, right – .610. Bore restrictions: left – .027 (full), right – .016 (mod). Open choked set of bbls: Bore diameter: left -.611, right – .611. Bore restrictions: left – .014 (mod), right – .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Cast: approx 5/8 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. High quality dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners, has brown canvas outer cover, and is lined in burgundy cloth. Interior has space for action and both bbl sets, and contains two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to have been shot very little since proof. There are only a few very minor nicks, handling and assembly marks in all factory finishes. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. Interior has some rubs and marks. 53052-12 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1223 |
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1224
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$0.00 |
*”BEST” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN BY JOHN WILKES WITH VERY FINE SCROLL AND UNUSUAL MULTI-COLORED GOLD AND SILVER INLAY WITH ITS CASE AND LABEL.SN 15222. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid “John Wilkes.” and engraved “79, Beak Street. London. W1” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 London nitro proofs. Case hardened 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 is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights, within scroll borders. This scroll surrounds interesting scenes of game birds with engraved backgrounds highlighted by flush gold vegetation. This treatment accents relief inlaid silver birds; a pair of grouse are in highland setting on left side, partridges in field on right side, and pair of pheasant in woodland clearing on bottom of action. “John Wilkes” is in gold on each lockplate. Single beaded trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow has SN in gold on tang. Marbled and burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic British styling with drop points, flat top point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has SN in gold on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .024 (mod), right – .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. Good quality Brady type VC reddish leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains pair of H&H marked snap caps, plated striker bottle with spare strikers, and straps. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of very light field use, with a few very minor marks in metal surfaces, and virtually no finish loss. Lacquer on birds has chipped exposing silver which has darkened giving a spotted appearance. Stocks have a number of scattered light handling marks, most notably a few scratches on left side of butt. Case is very fine with some rubs inside and out. 53052-11 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1224 |
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1225
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$4,025.00 |
*”GOLDEN AGE” JOHN WILKES “BEST” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.SN 15012. (ca 1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “John Wilkes 79 Beek Street, Regent Street London, W. 1.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1938/39 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut open shaded scroll within line and geometric borders. “John Wilkes” is on scrolled riband on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over hand checkered hard rubber buttplate. Stock also features nicely shaped drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter Southgate ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .040 (mod), right – .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality “best” black, with some light marks. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, balance pewter gray. Top lever, forend iron, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard re-blued, retaining 80 – 90% of that blue over some light pits and marks, engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over a number of dents and dings, with some subsequent light marks, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very fine with some very light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A good solid working gun with good measurements. 53075-5 (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1225 |
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1226
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$8,625.00 |
*DESIRABLE LONG BARRELED CHARLES LANCASTER “TWELVE-TWENTY” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 14429. (1927) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. These superb guns are built on the principles of the 1914 patent of W. Baker, where locks were cocked upon the closing of the gun resulting in an easy opening gun, which could be built to light weight because of the back action locks and unique cocking arm, leaving more metal for strength in the bar. This resulted in a 12 bore gun with the weight of a 20 bore. Most were built with 26″ bbls. This particular gun has 29″ chopper lump bbls with narrow, swamped game rib which are engraved “Charles Lancaster” “99 Mount Street Berkeley Square London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CL” and with SNs. Sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and highly regarded Lancaster type single non-selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is nicely filed and engraved with near full coverage English rose and scroll. “Twelve-Twenty” is in gold on each lockplate, and makers name and “London” are on coiled riband on bottom of action. Small bow trigger guard is blued and scroll engraved, SN is at grip. Dense, dark, well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .019 (mod), right – .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners has central brass medallion with engraved monogram “E A M” (?). Interior is lined in green cloth, and has Charles Lancaster Berkeley Square gold embossed black leather label in lid. Case contains Charles Lancaster marked round oil bottle. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90 – 95% of a well done rust re-blue, with some light subsequent marks. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color. Top lever and trigger plate retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard re-blued, retaining nearly all of that blue, with engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls beginning to go off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger appears to work well. Case leather is considerably darkened, top grain has many cracks, is scuffed and rubbed on edges. Straps replaced. Handle partially detached. Interior cloth is good, soiled and rubbed. Partitions are good with some cloth rubbed through. Label is fine. A good solid example of this highly sought after English classic. 53062-3 MGM (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1226 |
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1227
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NEAT CHARLES LANCASTER SIDE LEVER, SELF-OPENING, SPRING COCKING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.SN 6408. (1891) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Beautifully patterned fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St. London Patent Breech Loading Hammerless Gun Ejector” on slightly raised game rib. Gun in no. “1” of a pair with “1” inlaid in silver amongst some well done scroll engraving at breech end of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Importers name and address (Woodcock Hill) are deeply marked on bottom rib under forend. Case hardened sidelock spring cocking action has, unusual for Lancaster, side lever opening, with lever on right side. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE on lacquered rectangle), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is fitted with uniquely Lancaster deeply swamped back action locks. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage varying sized very well cut shaded scroll. “Charles Lancaster” is on each side of action over “London” and again on lockplates over “PATENT”. Trigger plate is engraved “Patent Block” “Safety”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad. Coarse point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Iron is marked “T. P. PATENT” “EJECTOR” and with number “2784343”. Bore diameter: left -.733, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (full), right – .002 (cyl). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig Damascus finish, which is quite strong and dramatic. Action retains approx 20% orig case hardening color with lockplates having most of their color. Most loss of color appears to be simply of fading with remainder of surfaces a very pleasing bright silver to gray. Trigger guard is completely gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut and sharp. Bores are excellent, with a couple of dents about 8″ from breech ends, most likely from being held in a vice. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 53034-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1227 |
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*WELL MAINTAINED PAIR OF GOLD NAME WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE (DROP LOCK) EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE.SN 8807/8808. (ca 1905) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUN MAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII” on slightly swamped game ribs with dolls head extensions. Nos “1” and “2” are gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend latches denoting a true pair. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs, as well as Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened actions with ogee backs are fitted with Westley Richards hand detachable locks, with patent use numbers “1015” and “1016” under removable blued floorplates. Locks are engine turned and are gold inlaid “L” and “R”. Actions also feature automatic safeties, sliding third fasteners, and dbl triggers. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in gold on both sides. Tops are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “EJECTOR”. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Well matched, nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstocks with checkered grips and vacant silver ovals measure 14-7/8″ over checkered horn buttplates. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forends with horn tips, have Deeley releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.738, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .034 (full), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .019, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″+. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.736, right – .736. Bore restrictions: left – .031 (full), right – .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: approx 1/2 off. Weight: 6 lbs.7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Guns are housed in their orig oak and leather 2-gun case with brass corners. Top is embossed “F. W. Pym”. Interior is lined in green cloth and has Westley Richards labels in lid, and contains crystal oil bottle, pair of snap caps, broken case extractor, patented cartridge re-loading tool with boxwood handles, and pull through cleaning kit. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a “best” re-black, most likely done at time of re-proof. Actions retain 50 – 60% orig case hardening color. Top levers, floorplates, and trigger guards correctly re-blued, with some slight subsequent silvering. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically fine. Stocks has nearly all what appears to be their orig finish, with a good number of rubs, scratches and bumps, checkering lightly worn. Case leather has darkened, considerably bumped and marked. Interior cloth is good to fine. Labels are oil soaked, and with wrinkles and rubs through. Accessories are fine. 53188-1 MGM (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1228 |
