J.P. CLABROUGH & BROS. (LONDON) DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN English-made, circa 1884-1887. Extensively engraved adornment including pheasant vignettes and Damascus steel barrels. The barrel rib is engraved "J.P. Clabrough & Bros London" and "Treble Wedge Fast". Barrel length: 28 1/4". 12 gauge, marked to the underside of each barrel "12B 14M NOT FOR BALL". Serial number 17304. Included is an old leather and canvas shotgun case. Shotgun measures 44 3/4" length in total.
English percussion shotgun, Wm. Moore, London
third quarter-19th century; 12 gauge, double barrel, 34 in. L.; metal parts originally with bright and case-hardened finish, now lightly browned overall; checkered walnut stock; 49 in. L. overall; with wooden ramrod
Westley Richards 12-bore boxlock ejector shotgun, SN15481 research suggests the gun was made in 1896Barrel length: 26"; Chambers: 2 1/2"; Chokes: L 23 R 5; Material: steel; Rib: game; Locks: boxlock; Operating lever: top-lever; Stock length: 14 3/8"; Grip type: straight; Weight: 6 lb 6 oz.The early Westley Richards boxlocks had only a bolted top-lever and 'doll's head' rib extension to secure the barrels to the action but this was soon teamed up with the 1863 patent Purdey double under-bolt to provide a very secure 'treble-grip'. This is the locking system employed on this gun. The action is fully engraved with fine scrolls and 'Westley Richards' in a scroll banner. The engraving extends to the top strap and furniture.The 26" barrels are steel, of dovetail lump construction and are blued, retaining almost 100% of their color. They are chambered for the normal British game cartridge at 2 1/2" and were nitro-proofed at the Birmingham Proof House for a service pressure of 3 tons PSI. Chokes are approximately Improved Cylinder in the right and 3/4 choke in the left, making it ideal for walking-up game birds over dogs or for driven birds. The concave, tapered rib ends in a single brass bead and bears the inscription 'Westley Richards 170 New Bond Street, London' and the number '2', indicating that the gun was made as one of a pair.The straight-hand stock is of well-figured walnut and in very good condition, with crisp checkering and an un-engraved silver oval. The side panels are checkered, and end in tear drops, which is an attractive stylistic feature commonly employed by Westley Richards at the time. The butt sole is checkered and features engraved steel heel and toe plates. Length of pull is 14 3/8". The finish is hand-rubbed English oil.The forend is of splinter type and is secured by the Deeley & Edge 1873 patent forend latch. The Deeley patent ejectors are housed in the forend. The forend wood matches the stock and is finely checkered. All visible metal parts are engraved to match the action.This fine quality boxlock has been carefully and sympathetically restored to its former glory at considerable expense. The barrels were replaced in 1972 and the color hardening renewed on the action. It features the Westley Richards patent bolted top-lever, automatic safety with 'SAFE' inlaid in gold on the top strap and the furniture has been re-blued. This gun has been stripped, cleaned and serviced by a London-trained (ex-Purdey) gunmaker.The gun is presented in a good quality leather-edged canvas-covered motor case by noted case-maker Brady of Halesowen.
Other Notes: William Westley Richards, the firm's founder, was succeeded by his son, Westley Richards, in the 1860s. Westley took the company through some of its greatest successes, notably the invention, manufacture and licensing of the famous Anson & Deeley action of 1875. William Anson was a foreman at the firm and John Deeley a director. The Anson & Deeley 'boxlock' was the first truly successful hammerless gun to emerge.Lots 1080 and 1098 represent classic Westley Richards actions of distinct type and an opportunity to own and use an example of these groundbreaking designs by their originator and patentee.Lot 1080 is the original Anson & Deeley type design, so widely copied by other makers over the years. Lot 1098 is another Westley Richards development of the idea, patented by John Deeley & Leslie Taylor in 1897. This involves mounting the locks on internal plates so that they may be removed by hand in seconds. The design is a boon to secure travel and enables spare locks to be carried for emergencies. It is impossible to insert the locks incorrectly.
JAMES PURDEY AND SONS 12 GAUGE SIDELOCK SHOTGUN IN CASE Serial number 24383 on trigger guard tang, under forened, and under barrels, 28 in blued barrels marked J. PURDEY AND SONS AUDLEY HOUSE SOUTH AUDLEY STREET LONDON MADE WITH SPECIAL SUPER NICKEL STEEL, double triggers, full coverage engraved received marked J.PURDEY AND SONS on both sides and bottom, engraved fencing, checkered English walnut stock and forend, LOP 14.5 in., in leather knock down case with cleaning rod and tools. Will require FFL transfer.
ANTIQUE BRITISH BISSELL MUZZLE LOAD SXS SHOTGUNCivil War era antique percussion muzzleload side by side shotgun by Thomas Bissell (London, active 1857-1891), 20 gauge, 30" barrels stamped at the underside with Birmingham Proof House marks, flat rib, bead front sight, double hammers. the lockplates with light foliate engraving and maker's name, checkered stock with nickel nose and inlay forward of trigger guard, steel buttplate with long upper tang, wood with expected dents, scratches, action strong, metal with spots, bore with light surface rust, overall in good condition, 46"l
A. FRANCOTTE ENGLISH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN: Hammerless marked A. Francotte Maker & Patented London on plate. 30'' Belgian damascus 12 gauge barrels marked Von Lengerke & Detmold US Agents New York on top of barrel. Partial checkered wood stock. Action works fine. Overall 46 1/4'' long.CONDITION: Expected signs of use age staining fine ''pepper'' pitting mars to stock. We do not condone the attempt to fire any antique firearm in any condition.
W. PARKER ENGLISH SHOTGUN; 12 ga., SxS double London fine twist barrels, percussion cap, Birmingham, ca. 1870; Marked; Barrels: 28 1/2", overall: 44 1/2"
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A lot of two antique European longarms
Comprising: 1) English double barrel percussion shotgun, 30 inch 8 gauge barrels, Birmingham proofs, locks marked Jones London, walnut half-stock with straight, checkered wrist. 2) Belgian percussion musket, 40 1/2 inch .69 caliber smoothbore barrel, back action lock, walnut stock with shortened fore-end.
Condition: 1) Fair, dark patina with areas of pitting overall, sound wood with scattered marks, one barrel wedge escutcheon missing. 2) Poor, corrosion overall, stock broken at wrist.
SHOTGUN - Circa 1900, double barrel English breech break, double hammer, silver engraved 12 gauge shotgun, made by J.P. Clarrough & Bros. London, S/N 16723, finely engraved on the lockplate with turkeys and a scrolled design, maker's name in cartouche and
Nineteenth Century English Double-Barrel Percussion Hammer Shotgun 12 ga. 31.25" barrels. Brown barrels German silver hardware .75" barrel rib with silver inlaid pheasant hunting scene and marked Warranted London Fine Twist German silver shield on right side of stock inscribed Albert Kern 1847-1860. Condition: Very good condition with good bores. The bores are lightly pitted throughout and the right hammer does not lock back. The stock has been sanded and refinished.
Holland & Holland 12 bore Royal Hammerless Ejector SxS shotgun SN 23994, walnut checkered forearm, straight English stock, automatic ejectors, floral scroll engraving, detachable sideplates, double triggers, in fitted case with some equipment, barrels marked: HOLLAND & HOLLAND 13, BRUTON STREET, LONDON, flats marked: 729' 2 1/2" 3 TONS 2 3/4 3 1/4 TONS; barrel L28" overall L44 3/4" trigger pull 14 1/2"
BSA 12-bore boxlock non-ejector shotgun, SN30109 Barrel length: 28"; Chambers: 2 1/2"; Chokes: L 24 R TC; Material: steel; Rib: flat; Locks: boxlock; Operating lever: top-lever; Stock length: 15"; Grip type: semi-pistol; Weight: 6lb 8oz.BSA (British Small Arms) attempted to produce guns with good handling and of robust design, which could be made at prices the working man could afford. In post-war Britain the gun trade was shrinking and even this attempt to mass-produce guns was undercut by the cheaper European makers. This boxlock probably dates from around 1925 and, though plain, is well made and serviceable.
Other Notes: In 1854 the Birmingham Small Arms Trade was formed as an association of the larger Birmingham gunmakers, barrelmakers and merchants which co-ordinated bidding for government contracts and the production of small arms. The Birmingham Small Arms Trade continued to operate until 1878, in 1861 the same gunmakers established the Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd specifically to machine-make military small arms with interchangeable parts. The company was established in Steelhouse Lane and the factory, which was designed to manufacture 1,000 guns per week, was in Small Heath, Birmingham. The company made various patents including those of Snider and Westley Richards. From then onwards, it produced guns to order for the British government and those of overseas powers.In 1873 the company went into voluntary liquidation and the Birmingham Small-Arms and Metal Company Ltd (1873-1897) was formed. The new company concentrated on making percussion caps and ammunition and in 1885 an office in London was opened at 6 Great Winchester Street. From 1886 to the early 1890s the company prospered but again went into voluntary liquidation due to a lack of wars to furnish orders. In 1900 the company's name was changed to the Birmingham Small-Arms Co Ltd, and it opened additional offices in London at 5 Winchester Street. In 1904 the company started to make the first 1,000 Lincoln Jeffries patent air rifles for Lincoln Jeffries & Co; within 2 years they had made 10,000. Although the firm made a lot of rifles and single barrel shotguns, double barrel shotguns were not produced until 1920. During WW2, the firm produced over 1.25 million service rifles but after the war went into decline.
A 12 gauge English boxlock shotgun by W.W. Greener
Serial no. 48466, 12 gauge. 28 inch side-by-side barrels sequentially marked W.W. Greener 68 Haymarket London & St. Marys Square Birmingham, England/Winner at the London Gun Trials: 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879 Siemens Steel. Signed and scroll-engraved boxlock action, fences chiseled with foliage. Extractors. External safety. Double triggers. Checkered walnut fore-end. Checkered semi-pistolgrip stock of slightly figured walnut. Red rubber Noshoc buttpad.
Condition: Very good. Barrels retain 99 percent reblued finish with some areas of minor pitting and scattered spotting. Right bore bright, left bore showing considerable ringing. Action showing dark grey patina and some light spotting. Wood with few scattered marks. Buttpad perished.
Data: Chokes: .033"/0.18" (Full/Mod); Pull: 14 1/2"; Weight: 6 lbs.
ENGLISH DOUBLE-BARREL SHOTGUN. Marked for C.G. Bonehill, London. 28 1/2" Damascus double barrel, engraved decoration, and a walnut stock. Minor imperfections.
Exceptional Boss & Co. Best Double Barrel Shotgun: side by side configuration, serial number 10011, circa 1984, 28 gauge, 2-3/4 in. chambers, 27 in. chopper lump barrels with concave rib engraved "Boss & Co. 13 Dover Street London", LOP 14-3/4 in. , left bore modified, right bore improved, silver bead front sight, right sidelock plate finely engraved with ducks in flight over a pond with clouds, trees and tall grasses, left sidelock with partridges in flight over a fence post with trees, clouds, and tall grasses, both side locks engraved "Boss & Co. " on banner surrounded by tight scrollwork below rose bouquets, receiver bottom plate engraved with large rose bouquets and tight scrollwork, barrel fences with raised acanthus leaf motif, blued top lever, safety and trigger guard with engraved scrollwork motifs as well as barrel tang with engraved serial number, non selective single trigger, fine marbled walnut stock with checkered grip and butt, cast off, unengraved gold shield, marbled splinter forend with three point pattern checkering and Anson release, metal components with engraving, serial number and proofs on receiver flat, barrel flats with proper provisional proof marks, serial numbers to underside of both barrels, weights 5 lb. 2 oz. , overall length 44 in. , comes with fitted leather case with fine Boss & Co. embossed label, stitched padded leather corners, dark blue felt interior, with snap caps, cleaning implements and other accoutrements; Provenance: Private Virginia Collection; Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. ÿ It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations. ÿ Dimension Condition shiny barrels with some frosting, some very minor scratches towards the chamber end of barrels, wooden forend and stock with very little evidence of handling, tight locking action, triggers and ejectors function, very fine Best English Double
Double Barrel Shotgun English or Belgiummade engraved ''London Fine Twist'' possibly 10 gauge 46'' long
Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector shotgun Barrel length: 28"; Chambers: 2 1/2"; Chokes: R 8 L 34; Material: steel; Rib: game; Locks: back action sidelock; Operating lever: top-lever; Stock length: 14 1/2"; Grip type: straight; Weight: 6lb 10oz. SN 18543.
This Webley-built back-action sidelock has border engraving, a brushed bright finish and replacement barrels by the makers. Choked approximately Improved Cylinder and Full; this is a typical Army & Navy model, well-made but without embellishment. The action is the very successful Rodgers' patent sidelock, which became the trade standard for second quality guns in the first quarter of the 20th century.
The straight-grained straight-hand stock and splinter forend provide a classic English sidelock game gun profile.
Other Notes: Army & Navy was a co-operative society established in Victoria Street in 1871 by a group of British armed services officers. Trade was by way of catalogue as well as personal visit to the store. The mail-order business was very successful and the first of its type in the world.
Membership was limited to officers and non-commissioned officers and the stores opened a gun department in 1873 at 105 Victoria Street. This moved to 8 Howick place in 1888, then to 117 Victoria Street. In 1890 a branch was opened in Bombay by Thomas Lawrence (ex Purdey), followed by a branch in Calcutta (managed from 1901 by Archie Leeson, son of W. R. Leeson of Ashford, Kent, and London, and brother of Reg Leeson of R. B. Rodda of Calcutta). By 1901 other branches in Delhi and Karachi had been opened and agents had been appointed in South Africa (in Cape Town and Durban).
The Society never made guns; their guns and rifles were bought mainly from Birmingham, bearing either the Army & Navy name or the name of the actual maker; Philip Webley, W & C Scott (later Webley & Scott), Westley Richards and W. W. Greener all supplied the company with shotguns and double rifles. Army & Navy guns were supplied in all qualities, including 'best' but they are widely known for providing good quality sporting guns for overseas use. For this reason a lot of plainly finished guns with excellent workmanship are found bearing the firm's name. However, one encounters very fine guns more often than the public perception realizes.
The company had a shooting ground at Greenford, just outside London. In 1934 the Society changed its name to Army & Navy Stores Ltd, and it opened its doors to the general public.
Founded to serve an empire, the Army & Navy CSL saw the end of its natural life with the British withdrawal from India in 1947 and subsequently from the African colonies. It did not sell shotguns after WW2 and, although it struggled on as a department store until 1973, the best days were well behind it and it was absorbed into the House of Frazer.
English 12-gauge double barrel percussion shotgun Richard Redman London and Birmingham late 19th century serial #1522; with engraved chamber and fittings; curly walnut butt and forearm with checkered grip; 46 1/2 in. L. overall Estimate $ 150-250 Most of the original blue finish worn away. Wood shows bruises and chips consistent with use in the field.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH SHOTGUN FLOOR LAMP, 10 gauge, 32" "London Fine Twist" barrels, checkered walnut stock and forend, double triggers, sidelock action, side barrel break, mounted on round walnut base. No FFL or background check required.
WM MOORE DOUBLE HAMMER SHOTGUN 12 GAWilliam Moore & Co. English 12 bore side by side double shotgun with side lever. Engraved side plates marked "Wm. Moore & Co." Barrel is approx. 30". Rib is marked "WM Moore & Co. London Fine Twist". Circa 1870 based on Birmingham proof marks. Cbered for 12 gauge shell, 13 marked on barrels. Serial number 3324. Approx. 47 1/4" overall, 15" LOP. Stock is cracked and there is separation between the receiver and stock. Left barrel has dent in the muzzle rim. Bores have some scattered pitting. Some of the hardware has been replaced. See images for more details on condition shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
Lincoln Jeffries Jr 16-bore boxlock non-ejector shotgun, NVSN Barrel length: 28"; Chambers: 2 1/2"; Chokes: L. IC, R. 1/2; Material: Damascus steel; Rib: game; Locks: boxlock; Operating lever: top-lever; Stock length: 14 1/4"; Grip type: semi-pistol; Weight: 6lb.This is a nicely made 16-bore boxlock non-ejector with Damascus barrels and a plain action. The figured semi-pistolgrip stock is fitted with a horn buttplate (slight chip at toe). Guns of this type were typically bought for the sons or wives of sportsmen or as a gun for occasional use, for example, when walking up game. While the British norm for a game gun was 12-bore, sometimes sportsmen would change to a 16-bore in old age because of its reduced weight combined with equal killing power to a 12-bore loaded with 1oz of shot.
Other Notes: George Lincoln Jeffries established his firm around 1870 at 31 Whittall Street, Birmingham. In 1870 at a London exhibition the firm won a gold medal for workmanship, and in 1879 they won the 'Field' 20 guinea prize for choke bores. In 1883, the firm's double express rifles were placed second at the 'Field' Rifle Trials. He was a respected and successful gunmaker and in around 1890, his son, Lincoln Parkes Jeffries, opened his own business at 28 Whittall Street trading as Lincoln Jeffries Jr. In about 1898 when his father's firm moved to 121 Steelhouse Lane Lincoln Jeffries Jr. moved to 120 Steelhouse Lane. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, many gunmakers were trying to increase the power of their guns and decrease the weight (resulting in the obvious problem of an increase in recoil), but Lincoln Jeffries gained a positive reputation for their lightweight shotguns indeed, they later claimed to have been the originators and inventors of lightweight 12-bore breechloaders and used 'Light Weight' as their registered trade mark. However, light weight guns had always been a gunmaking objective. Thomas Turner had earlier registered his design for a light weight stock for his light weight guns and William Ford's 'Eclipse' (weighing 4lbs and using 1oz of shot) was introduced in 1883. The Jeffries light weight gun weighed 5lbs. George Lincoln Jeffries succeeded his father's business in 1912 and continued to trade (though gun production ceased in 1935) until around 1939.