English Shotgun Inventory
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This page updated February 6th, 2012
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WEBLEY & SCOTT, B'HAM, 16 bore, 2 1/2", 28" choked IC/Mod. 14" lightly figured wood to grooved butt. Action has gone grey and sports Southgate ejectors. 5lbs 13oz.

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$3300

BROWNING,BELGIAN, O/U, Ser# 54741, Diana grade, 2 barrel set. 26" barrels choked Sk1/Sk1 - weight 7lbs 10oz., 28" barrels choked IMod/Full. 14 1/4" moderately figured wood to original butt plate - long tang round knob. Cased.

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$8500

WEBLEY & SCOTT, B'HAM, BLE, 2 3/4", 28" choked Sk2/Full. 14 1/2" moderately figured wood to horn butt plate. Action retains much of its original case colors and features Southgate ejectors. 6lbs 6oz. Light for a 2 3/4" English shotgun.

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$2900

JOSEPH BRADDELL, BELFAST, BLNE, 2 1/2", 30" choked Cyl/Full. 14 3/8" , half pistol, lightly figured wood to grooved butt. Action is modestly engraved with boarder and banner engraving. 6lbs 7oz. A good honest shooter.

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$1700

HOLLIS BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR, LONDON, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choked SK1/IC, 14 5/8" moderately figured wood to black recoil pad. Bold acanthus, full coverage engraving with weak to moderate original case coloring. 6lbs 7oz. Outstanding boxlock.

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$2450

MERKEL, SUHL, Model 130, 20 bore, 2 3/4", c.1928, 26" choked IC/Full with lovely breach end engraving. 14 1/4" highly figured wood to Silvers style recoil pad. Half pistol with ebony inlaid drop point diamonds. Top drawer Germanic engraving throughout, sideclips, cocking indicators, sideplates and hidden Greener style cross bolt. 5 1/4 lbs - a glorious whisper in the hands.

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$16,000

FRANCOTTE, LEIGE, 28 bore, BLE with beautifully engraved sideplates. 26" choked IC/Mod. 14 3/8" lightly figured half pistol to grooved horn butt plate. Action retains moderate case colors and features game birds, deep relief carved fences, sideclips and intercepting sears. Stunning and slender gun in hand tipping the scales at a hefty 4 3/4lbs.

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$9000

PARKER BROS., USA, 20 BORE, Ejector, #4-C grade, Damascus, Ser# 161917. 26" choked .004" & .015". 14" moderately figured wood to Silvers style pad. Pistol grip and splinter forend. O frame action retains moderated case colors, screws excellent and properly timed. 6lbs 3oz. Sits in original condition and is believed to be one of six built in this configuration.

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$14,000

NEEDHAM, BIRMINGHAM, 16 bore, sidelock hammer gun. 28" seamlessly sleeved, choked IMod/IMod. 14 1/8" lightly figured wood to checkered horn butt plate. Rebounding hammer, bar action brushed bright overall. 5lbs 14oz. Great shooter.

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$2300

J. McPHERSON, INVERNESS, BLNE, 30" choked IC/Full. 14 1/2" well figured stock to black recoil pad. Action retains light case colors and is banner and scroll engraved. 6 1/2lbs and beautifully balanced.

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$2200

PETER KNIGHT, NOTTINGHAM, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" sleeved (by Skimmin and Wood), choked IC/Full. 14 5/8" light to moderately figured wood to grooved butt. Measurement includes a 5/8" wood extension. Drop points are silver inlaid diamonds. Action has gone grey with fine English scroll with a pointer and setter engraved on both sides of a scalloped action 6lbs 9oz. Gun is labled no. 2 of a pair.

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$2700

THOS. BLAND, LONDON, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choked cyl/full. 14 1/2" moderate to lighly figured wood to checkered butt. Action retains strong case colors, beautifully engraved with bold Holland style engraving and beaded fences. 6lbs 10oz. Nicely balanced from a quality maker. In it original case containing, original makers label, cleaning rod accessories, snap caps and leather hand guard.

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$3700

COGSWELL & HARRISON, LONDON, BLE, Avant Tout, 2 barrel set. 2 1/2", 30" choked IC/Mod - gun weight 6 1/2lbs. 25" (barrels by William Ford)choked IC/Full - gun weight 6lbs 6oz. 14 1/4" highly figured wood to grooved butt. Action brushed bright with furniture and barrels blacked not long ago. Clean and tidy.

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$3200

GALLYON & SON, CAMBRIDGE, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choked Sk1/Mod. 14 7/8" moderately figured wood to black recoil pad. Action retains week to moderate case colors. Fine English scroll and 7 floral buquetts adorn this lovely action. Light weight tipping the scales at 6lbs 4oz. Beautifully fitted to a canvas case.

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$3300

FOX, PHIL., STERLINGWORTH, BLNE, 16 bore, 2 3/4", 3 weight 28" choked Sk1/IC. Custom stock and forend, 14 3/4" straight hand stocked, splinter forearm, highly figured wood to checkered butt. Action has brushed bright finish overall. 6lbs. 1oz. A handy 16 bore.

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$4700

RUGER, USA, O/U RED LABEL, 20ga, BLE, 3", 26" choke IC/Mod using Colonial screw in chokes. 14 1/4" moderately figured including 1/2" orange Ruger recoil pad. Action is black and features ejectors. 7lbs.

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$1000

SMITH & WESSON. USA, BLE, 20ga., 3", 28" choked IC/Lt. Mod., 15 1/8" moderately figured wood to checkered butt. Action has all original case colors and double triggers. 6lbs 6oz.

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$1550

CHARLES BOSWELL, LONDON, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" sleeved choked IC/Lt. Mod. 14 1/4" moderate to highly figured wood to original horn butt plate. Heart shaped action, game scene engraved and Southgate ejectors. Barrels are well struck - balances perfectly on hinge pin tips the scales at 6lbs. 5oz.

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$2550

RBL, CONNECTICUT SHTOGUN,USA 16 bore, 2 3/4", BLE, 29" choked Sk1/Sk2. 15" upgraded, highly figured wood to black recoil pad. Action retains much original case colors and has double triggers.

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$3950

PARKER BROS., USA 20 bore reproduction BLE, 2 3/4", 26" choked IC/Mod. 14 1/4" highly figured wood to skeletal butt plate. Action retains strong case colors with single selective trigger. 6 1/2lbs. Handsome little gun.

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$2900

LLOYD AND SON, LEWES, BLE, 2 1/2", 30" Choked Sk1/Full. 15" lightly figured wood to black recoil pad. Famous Webley Screw Grip action with disk set strikers and Southgate ejectors. Action retains light to moderate original case colors. Nicely balanced 6 3/4lbs and is a classic English side by side work horse.

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$2100

PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA, EIBAR, Bar action SLE, 2 3/4", 26" filed matte rib choked IC/IC. 14 1/4" lightly figured wood to black Kick-eez recoil pad. Action retains much original case colors and is game scene engraved with highly engraved fences. Well balanced at 6 3/4lbs.

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$4100

COGSWELL & HARRISON, LONDON, BLE,16 Bore Sandhurst, proofed 2 3/4", 28" choked Mod/Full, 14 5/8" moderately figured wood to checkered butt. Side plate action retains nearly all original case colors and Southgate ejectors. 6 1/4lbs. A fine sleeper -

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$3650

W. COX, SOUTHHAMPTON, 16 Bore,BLNE, 2 1/2", 28" choked fixed Sk1 in right barrel and assorted thin wall choke tubes for the tight barrel. 15" moderate to highly figured wood to black recoil pad. Action retains strong original case colors. Nicely balanced at 5lbs 14oz. Very versatile English 16 bore.

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$3200

BROWNING, BELGIAN, 20 Bore, Superposed, No. 16995, round knob, long tang, single selective trigger, 26 1/2" choked .005" and .009". 14 3/8" lightly grained wood to Browning plate. Classic blacked action with open scroll engraving showing very little sign of wear. 6lbs 9oz. A very clean and tidy Superposed.

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$3700

WINCHESTER, USA, Never fired, 12 bore, M101, Quail Special, #QS12-227E, straight stocked, single selective trigger. 2 3/4", 25" with 6 factory choke tubes. 14" highly figured wood to thin recoil pad - 13 1/2" lop without pad. 6lbs 9oz. in its factory Quail Special hard case.

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$2400

WINCHESTER, USA, Never fired, 20 bore, M101, Quail Special, #QS388E, straight stocked, single selective trigger. 2 3/4", 25" with 4 factory choke tubes. 14" highly figured wood to thin recoil pad - 13 1/2" without pad. 6lbs 7oz. in its factory Quail Special hard case.

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$3000

Wm CASHMORE, B'HAM, SLE, 2 3/4", 28" choked IC/Full. Prince of Wales grip, 14 5/8" moderate to highly figured wood to Silvers pad. Action has lovely fine scroll work, moderate case colors and features beaded and clipped fences. 6lbs 10oz. Cased in an oak and leather and brass cornered case.

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$7500

ARMY NAVY, LONDON, 16 Bore, 2 1/2" single barrel, sidelever, rebounding hammer gun - with replacement hammer. 30" steel barrel with octagon breach, choked Cylinder, 13 3/4" highly figured wood to original steel butt plate. Fine scroll engraving and action retains strong original case colors. Tipping the scales at a dainty 5lbs 4oz. A most relaxing field gun.

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$2550

WESTLEY RICHARDS, B'HAM & LONDON, 2 3/4" proofed for 1 1/4oz, Drop lock, scroll back Gold Name single selective trigger pigeon gun. 30" flat matte rib choked IMod/XFull. 14 1/8" highly figured wood to checkered butt with heel and toe plates - includes 1/2" well matched wood extension. Action retains a good deal of original case colors - this is a robust action with NO safety - a true pigeon gun. The hinged floor plate reveals a finely jeweled interior with hand cockable drop locks. 7lbs 7oz. A rare find.

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$15,000

MERKEL, SUHL, 20 bore, SLE, 147SL, single selective trigger, 2 3/4", 26" with assorted choke tubes. 14" moderately figured wood to original butt plate. Action is game scene engraved with bolstered and clipped fences, cocking indicators and Greener style cross bolt. 6lbs 7oz. Exceptionally clean.

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$8100

MERKEL, SUHL, BLE, 28 bore, MOD. 280, 2 3/4", 28" choked IC/Mod, 14 1/2" well figured wood to Merkel butt plate. Action has 100% original case colors, modest engraving and Greener style cross bolt. 5 1/4lbs cased in original case and appears as new.

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$4200

KARL AXT, SPIESHIEM GERMANY, 16 bore, BLNE, 2 3/4", 29 1/2" choked SK1/LtMod. 14" lightly figured wood with cheek piece and sling swivels to horn butt plate. Scroll back action with clipped fences, cocking indicators, horn trigger guard and has 100% case colors (renewed). 6lb A handsome Guild gun.

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$2350

A.F. POLI, ITALY, 28 bore, BLE, Upland Extra, 2 3/4", 29" choked IC/Lt Mod. 15 1/8" highly figured wood to leather covered recoil pad. Scroll backed, silvered action tastefully engraved. A hair under 6 lbs and fine quail and Hun gun.

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$4500

PARKER BROS., USA, Straight stocked BLNE, G grade, #1 frame, 30" Vulcan steel barrels choked Mod/Full. 14 1/4" moderately figured wood. Action has gone grey. 7lbs 3oz. A rare straight stocked, steel barreled Parker from 1896.

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$2800

MORROW & CO., HALIFAX & HARROWGATE, BLE, 2 1/2" Nitro proved Damascus, 30" choked Cyl/Full. 14 5/8" moderately figured wood to grooved bakalite butt plate. Action is nicely engraved and has gone grey. 6lbs 12oz.

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$2700

Unsigned German Guild, 16 bore, BLNE, 2 3/4", 29 1/2" IC/Full. 14 5/8" Lightly figured wood to leather covered pad. Scalloped action with intercepting sear and cocking indicators has gone grey. 6lbs 5oz.

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$1700

E PRESTON, DONCASTER, BLNE, 2 1/2", 30" Choked Cyl/Full. 14 1/2" lightly figured wood to black recoil pad. Action retains strong original case colors. 6lbs 12oz. A solid non-ejector ready for the field.

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$1750

ALEX HENRY, EDINBURGH, BPE .500 Hammer gun with Jones underlever. 3", 30" Damascus with fixed and hinged 200yd sights. 14 1/2" highly figured wood to checkered but with heel and toe caps. Joeseph Brazier non-rebounding locks are breath taking inside and out and have not been messed with. Inletting is phenomenal and the condition of the wood below locks is clean and not oil soaked. 8lbs cased in a leather and brass bound case.

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$11000

TRANTER BROS., BIRMINGHAM, SLE, 2 1/2", 30" Choked Sk1/Full, 15 1/8" highly figured wood with 1 1/8" wood extension stocked to the fences. Bar action sidelock gone grey with lovely game insets featuring a pair of pointing Setters and Pointers offset by full coverage London Best fine English rose and scroll. 7lbs. resting peacefully in a period case with Holland and Holland label.

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$6000

REMINGTON 3200, O/U, 2 3/4", 25",SK1/SK1, Lightly figured wood to Remington pad. Beavertail forend and pistol grip stock. 8lbs 3oz.

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$1200

CHAPUIS ARMES, FRANCE Factory New BLE Safari Express double rifle model AGEX "Brousse" in 375 H&H. 25 1/2" hammer forged, chopper lump barrels with a scope-ready 1/4 rib. Fixed rear express sight with three standing leaves marked 100, 150, and 200m. 15 1/4" nicely figured monte carlo stock to a checkered walnut butt plate. The nicely engraved pistol grip cap is fitted with a hinged compartment for night sights or extra strikers. Features a scalloped backed and highly reinforced "Blitz" type trigger plate action, finished in french grey, and well covered with english style open foliat engraving. A well rendered cape buffalo in the tall grass graces the bottom plate of this finely crafted rifle. 9lbs 10oz. Regulated at 50m with 300gr Federal Nosler Partition loads, includes factory sight-in target. Shipped in its hard plastic factory travel case and includes sling swivels. An exceptional value in a true dangerous game rifle.

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$8500

CHAPUIS ARMES, FRANCE Factory new BLE double rifle model UGEX in 30.06 Springfield. 23 1/2" hammer forged, chopper lump barrels with a scope-ready 1/4 rib. Luminesent fiber optic fixed rear sight and height adjustable front sight. 15 1/4" nicely figured Monte Carlo stock to a checkered walnut butt plate. The scalloped back "Blitz" type trigger plate action is case colored and engraved with english style scroll surounding nicely executed game scenes. 7lbs 7oz. Regulated at 50m with 180gr Federal High Shock soft point loads, includes factory sight-in target. Shipped in its hard plastic factory case and includes sling swivels. Another outstanding value in a full featured and finely crafted double rifle. Call and order your Chapuis today -

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$5950

CHAPUIS ARMES, FRANCE Factory new BLE double rifle model UGEX in 9.3 x 74R. 23 1/2" hammer forged, chopper lump barrels with a scope-ready 1/4 rib. Luminesent fiber optic fixed rear sight and height adjustable front sight. 15 1/4" well figured monte carlo stock to a checkered walnut butt plate. The scalloped back "Blitz" type trigger plate action is case colored and engraved with english style scroll and nicely executed game scenes. 7lbs 14oz. Regulated at 50m with 247gr RWS KS loads, includes factory sight-in target. Shipped in its hard plastic factory case and includes sling swivels. An outstanding value in a full featured and finely crafted double rifle. Call and order your Chapuis today -

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$5300

CHAPUIS ARMES, FRANCE, Factory New Safari Express rifle - African PH 2, .470 cal. BLE, 23 1/2" with quarter rib ready for scope mounts. Regulated with Federal ammunition and includes actual targets used during regulation at 50m using open sights. 15 3/8" palm swell, pistol grip stock in highly figured walnut with German cheekpiece design - no shadow underline to old English style recoil pad. Sculpted receiver hand engraved featuring half deep fence floral decor with Cape Buffalo head engraved on bottom plate also includes long trigger guard and steel engraved grip cap. Includes sling swivels. Just under 11lbs. Yet another high quality, cased, Chapuis double rifle.

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