GERMAN GUILD, SUHL, 16 bore, BLNE, 2 3/4", 29" choked IC/Full with concave filed game rib with mid-sight bead. 14 5/8" lightly figured wood to leather covered pad. Scroll backed action intercepting sear and cocking indicators highlight this action that has gone grey. 6lbs 3oz. Very clean and functional continental 16 bore

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$1650

SW DIGBY, SHAFTESBURY, BLE, 2 1/2", sleeved 28" choked Sk1/Mod. 14 3/4" highly figured wood to black recoil pad. Full coverage banner and scroll engraving with carved ribanded fences on the famed Webley Screw Grip action with Southgate ejectors . 7lbs 3oz well balanced and perfect for the field or clay course.

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$2500

LECOCO & HOFFMAN, BELGIUM, 28 bore, BLE, 2 3/4", 28" choked .010" and .020". 14 3/4" moderately figured wood to checkered butt. Fancy backed action with scroll engraving and hidden third fastener. 5 3/4lbs This is a well built Belgian side by side.

$4500

CHARLES BOSWELL, LONDON, Pigeon gun - rebounding sidelock hammer gun. Boswell records show the gun was specially built in 1905 with 5 star Damascus barrels with filed rib for a well know pigeon shot. Recently nitro proved with 2 3/4" chambers at 850 bar. 30" choked IC/IMod. 15 1/8" well figured wood to elegant pig skin leather pad. The gun has been completely gone over and is in flawless operating condition. Action is game scene engraved with pheasant gouse, setter and pointer and features true carved fences, clipped and Greener style third fastener. Weighs just under 8lbs. Incredibly clean and well tuned pigeon gun.

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$4750

T JACKSON, LONDON, 20 bore, round body, back action, rebounding hammer gun. Recently nitro proved Damascus with 2 3/4" chambers. Min wall left .028" right.032" choked IC/IC. Restocked 15 1/8" highly figured wood by Mark Crudgington, (son of English gun book author Ian Crudgington). Action has gone grey, furniture reblacked not long ago. 5lbs 6oz. A lovely small bore hammer - information re Mr. Jackson is included along with copies of his trade label.

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$4000

MORTIMER & SON, EDINBURGH, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choppper lump, choked IC/Full. 15 7/8" well figured wood to Silvers pad. Action retains moderate to strong case colors, top drawer sharp, full coverage scroll. Features sculpted action, beaded fences, gold plated internal parts and Southgate ejectors. This stunning piece tips the scales at 6 1/2lbs and it full weight comes to bear as it basks in its original case with makers label, accoutrements and outer case adornment proudly stating "His Highness Maharaja of Rewa". Rewa is a north central province in India famous for its white tigers and rich hunting history. This fine gun represents the English gun trades ability to produce a Best boxlock and one cant be too surprised it comes from a Scottish firm. This proud firms history begins in the mid 1700s, eventually absorbs Joeseph Harkom and is later taken over by John Dickson.

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$7200

WATSON BROS, LONDON, 28 bore, 2 1/2" nitro proofed Damascus, 26" choked Sk1/Mod. 14" highly figured wood to checkered butt. Action retains weak case colors and sharp engraving. This little gem weighs 4lbs 15oz and slumbers in its original case with makers label and accessories.

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$7200

JOSEPH HARKOM, EDINBURGH, BLE, 2 1/2", 30" Nitro proofed Damascus choked Cyl/Full - browned not long ago. Min wall .022" and .024". Half pistol with horn grip cap, 14 3/4" stunning highly figured wood with strong fiddle back texture including 1/2" wood extension with grooved butt. Unique terraced and highly sculpted action retains weak case colors and is completely covered in breath taking fine scroll engraving. Beautifully balanced in the hand the gun weighs 6 1/2lbs. This action stands out in any gun rack and is begging for an article on its unique action. The entire gun - lock stock and barrels stands as a work of art and exemplify the prolific design explosion before the turn of the 19th century and only adds to list of outstanding gun producers of Scotland.

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$6000

CHARLES BOSWELL, LONDON, 16 bore, Sleeved, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choked IC/IMod. 14 1/2" highly figured wood to black recoil pad. Fancy backed action gone grey with game scenes featuring pheasants and grouse. Southgate ejectors and gun number "1" in gold of pair only add to the list of quality this fine gun represents. A wisker under 6lbs.

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$3700

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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$8200

WW GREENER, LONDON, 10 Bore rebounding sidelock hammer gun. 32" Beautiful Damascus with original black powder proof marks choked IMod/Full. Restocked 14 1/4" to checkered horn butt plate. Hammers are crisp and action retains traces of case colors. 9 1/2lbs. Beautiful Greener -

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$3500

VICKERS, KENT, BLNE, 2 1/2", 30" choked Cyl/IMod. 14 1/2" lightly figured wood to horn butt plate. Action retains strong case colors and is modestly engraved and features a Greener style third fastener. 7lbs this gun sits in original condtion.

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$1600

JA SCOTCHER, ST EDMUNDS, BLNE, 2 1/2", 30" choked Mod/Full. 14 5/8" well figured wood to horn butt plate. Action retains weak to moderate case colors and is of exceptional high quality being a Webley Screw grip with intercepting sears and disc set strikers. Engraving is fine and delicate. 6 1/2lbs. According to Boothroyds Directory only 9 Scotcher guns are known to exist.

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$3200

W COX & SON, SOUTHHAMPTON, 16 bore, BLNE, 2 1/2", 28" choked Sk1/Mod. 14 3/8" well figured wood to grooved butt. Action retains virtually all original case colors and as you would expect - SHARP engraving. 6lbs even - this gun typifies a true sleeper and well above average pre war BLNE. This gun includes historical information regarding Mr. Cox.

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$3300

T CLOUGH & SONS, KINGS LYNN, 20 bore BLNE, Seamlessly sleeved 2 1/2", 28" choked IC/IMod. 13 5/8" lightly figured wood to checkered butt. Action is boarder engraved and retains moderate case colors. 5lbs 14oz. Another great field gun.

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$2700

KD RADCLIFF, COLCHESTER, 20 bore, BLNE, 2 1/2", 26" choked Cyl/Mod. 14 1/4" well figured wood to Silvers pad. Action retains moderate case colors and is banner and scroll engraved. 5lbs 14oz. Magnificent field gun from a well respected small bore and 2" gun maker.

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$3200

B NORMAN,FRAMLINGHAM, Rebounding sidelock hammer gun. Seamlessly sleeved 30" choked LtMOd/IMod. 14 3/8" Moderate to highly figured wood to beautifully engraved skeletal butt plate. A homemade leather pad also is included that brings lop to 15 1/8". Action retains case colors and the engraving must be seen to be truly appreciated - it is absolutely stunning London Best fine banner, rose and scroll engraving and a Jones underlever provides access to the 2 3/4" chambers. At 6 3/4lbs this fine hammer gun is well suited to the field or clays course. History on Mr. Norman is also included.

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$4300

W&C SCOTT, B'HAM, BLE, 2 1/2", 30" Nitro proved Damascus, choked Cyl/Mod. 14 3/8" highly figured wood to horn butt plate. Scaloped action has gone grey - features bolstered, beaded fences and third bite. 6lbs 10oz.

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$2700

JOESEPH LANG, LONDON, Snap action, trigger plate non-ejector. Seamlessly sleeved, 2 1/2",28" choked Mod/IMod. 14 3/8" moderate to highly figured wood to 1/2" checkered horn butt plate. False sideplates with fine rose and scroll engraving, deeply carved fences, pendulum safety and of course the snap action underlever makes this gun stand out of any gun rack. Exceptionally fine handling piece weighing 6lbs 5oz. No. 2 of a pair.

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$3200

GE LEWIS, BIRMINGHAM, 16ga, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choked IC/IMod. 15" well figured wood with 1"+ wood extension. Action has gone grey with worn engraving on trigger guard and bottom plate. Well balance and light weight at just under 5 3/4lbs.

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$2550

MIDLAND, B'HAM, BLNE, 3", 30" 3 1/2 ton proof choked Sk1/IMod bores are lightly marked. 14 1/2" light to mod figured wood to original horn butt plate, checkering worn. Robuts action has no case colors left features clipped fences and square cross bolt third fastener. 7 1/2lbs. Gun is in proof with good wall thickness and is a good shooter.

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$1275

ZOLI F.LLI RIZZINI, ITALY Extra Lusso 20 bore BLE imported by Abercrombie & Fitch in the 60's. 26" choked IC/Mod. 14 5/8" well figured half pistol stock with very fine and crisp checkering to checkered butt. Scalloped action retains 100% original case colors and exhibits relief floral engraved fences, full coverage scroll engraving and key holed floral top lever which sits well to the right of center. 6 1/2lb. A very fine and well built Italian side by side.

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$5000

DE HAAN, TURKEY MODEL S2, .410, 3" 30" choked IC/Mod. 14 3/8" lightly figured wood to black recoil pad. Silver action with open scroll engraving, false sideplates, clipped fences, and single selective trigger. 5 3/4lbs. Only a handfull of rounds have been put through this exceptionally clean gun.

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$950

W&C SCOTT AND SON, BIRMINGHAM, 12 bore percussion gun. 32" Damascus barrels choked Cyl/Cyl with original ram rod and worm cap. 14 3/8" moderately figured wood to steel butt plate. No cracks splits or repairs and action is headed up properly. Action modestly engraved. 7 3/4lbs - a sound functional percussion gun.

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$1000

CHAS OSBOURNE, LONDON, BLNE, 2 1/2", Sleeved 27" choked IC/IC. 14 1/2" moderate to highly figured wood to leather covered recoil pad. Action has gone grey and reveals modest border and scroll engraving. A light weight and wieldy side by tips the scales at 6 1/4lbs.

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$2400

WEBLEY & SCOTT, B'HAM 701 series, BLE, 2 3/4", 3 1/4 ton proof, 30" choked LMod/Full. 14 1/4" moderately figured wood to black recoil pad. Action retains nearly all original case colors, sharp crisp engraving and all lettering is gold washed. Southgate ejectors. 6 3/4lbs. Cased with cleaning rod and accessories.

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$3500

W PALMER JONES, BIRMINGHAM, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" choked Sk2/IMod. 14 1/8" moderately figured wood to black recoil pad. Action retains case colors with lovely scroll engraving, beaded fences and Greener style third fastener and features the Southgate ejector system found on London Best guns. 6 1/2lbs a quality boxlock.

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$2350

MIDLAND, BIRMINGHAM, "Heavy Breach" Single barrel ejector, central hammer, 3", 34"! choked full. 14 5/8" lightly figured wood with nice fiddle back texture. Action is scroll engraved and has gone grey. Weighs in at just a hair over 7 1/4lbs and with respect to turkeys and water fowl represents the long arm of the law.

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$1100

DB CROCKART, SCOTLAND, BLE, nicely sleeved, 2 1/2", 28" Choked IC/Mod. 14 3/8" moderately figured wood to original horn butt plate. Robust action with sharp engraving has gone grey. Blacking to furniture and barrels picked up not long ago. 6 3/4lbs. A sound serviceable piece from a well respected maker/shooter from Scotland.

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$2100

CORTONA, ITALY, Prestige model, 20 bore, BLE, 3", 28" with assorted choke tubes. 14 3/8" moderately figured wood to checkered wood butt plate. Single selective trigger, boxlock design with ornamental side plates retaining all original case colors, fine and open scroll engraving with gold inlaid game scenes. 6 1/4lbs As New.

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$2800

WM FORD, B'HAM, BLE, 3" proofed for 1 1/2oz. 27" flat topped filed matte rib choked Cyl/Full. 14 1/2" moderately figured wood to grooved butt. Bolstered action retains traces of case colors and features fine scroll work and game scenes. 7 1/4lbs

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$3000

WESTLEY RICHARDS, LONDON, BLE, 2 1/2", Sleeved 27" choked IC/Mod. 14 3/8" moderate to highly figured wood to horn butt plate. Action is boarder engrave and lacks case color. 6lb 6oz. Yet another sound Westley.

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$2500

ARMY NAVY, LONDON, BLNE, 2 1/2", 30" choked Sk1/Full, 14 1/8" lightly figured wood to checkered butt. Action is boarder engraved and retains most of its original case colors. 6 1/4lbs. Fine handling game gun.

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$2500

RIZZINI, ITALY, 28ga, Artemis O/U, 2 3/4", 28" with assorted choke tubes. 14 3/4" moderately figured wood to thin recoil pad. Silvered action with false side plates are game scene engraved and features a single selective trigger. 5 3/4lbs a very usefull Hun and Quail gun. Price is firm -

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$3000

ARRIETA, SPAIN, SLE, MODEL 871, 2", 2 barrel set. Chopper lump barrels measue 28" choked Sk1/Mod, 29" choked IC/Sk2. 14 3/4" highly figured wood to leather covered pad. Rounded silvered action with hand detachable locks, articulated front trigger and disc set strikers. 6lbs 2oz. and includes a custom leather case to accommodate the entire package. The winner of this fine item receives a free case of 2" shells.

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$7900

MERKEL, GERMANY BLE, 2 1/2" 2 barrel set. 27 1/2" choked IC/IMod, 29 1/2" choked Mod/Full. 14 5/8" highly figured wood with fine checkering and ebony drop point inlays and checkered side panels. Action is grey with profuse Germanic oak leaf and game scene engraving depicting grouse, pheasant and hare. Scalloped action with intercepting sears, clipped fences, cross bolt, cocking indicators, articulated front trigger and horn trigger guard. 6 3/4lbs. The finest German gun to grace this page in a long time.

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$6900

E ROBERTS, B'HAM, Sidelock rebounding hammer gun. 2 1/2", 30" nitro steel barres, choked Imod/Imod. 14 1/2" lightly figured wood to horn butt plate. Action retains moderate to strong original case colors and features boarder engraving and Greener style cross bolt. 6 1/2lbs.

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$1900

WESTLEY RICHARDS, LONDON, BLE, sleeved, 2 1/2", 27" choked IC/Mod. 14 7/8" moderately figured wood with some fiddle back grain. Includes 1" wood extension. Action has gone grey and weighs in at a lively 6 1/4lbs

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$2900

JOESEPH LANG, LONDON, BLNE, trigger plate action with snap underlever. 2 1/2" Sleeved 28" choked Mod/Full. 14 3/8" insanely figured wood to grooved horn butt plate. Action features blackened side plates with London best fine rose and scroll work, gold cocking indicators and skeletal grip, holey snap lever and pendulum auto safety. Just under 7lbs. A very unique shotgun built in a transitional period between hammer and hammerless guns.

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$3200

EM REILLY, LONDON, SLNE, sleeved, 2 1/2", 28" choked Mod/Full. 15 1/8" highly figured wood which includes 1 1/4" recoil pad. Back action sidelock retains weak to moderate case coloring and sharp banner and scroll engraving. 7lbs. A finely crafted long range side arm well suited for the crafty ditch parrot.

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$3850

SKIMIN & WOOD, B'HAM, BLNE, 2 3/4", Nitro proofed for 1 1/4oz. 30" with filed matte rib, choked LtMod/Full. 14 1/2" moderately figured wood to recoil pad. Action has gone grey with a natural patina with traces of case coloring in the nooks and crannies. Features include sideclips and Greener cross bolt. 8lbs 2oz! This hand cannon is sure to reduce recoil with any appropriate load. A fine fowler, pigeon or even clays gun.

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$3000

WJ JEFFREY, LONDON, 20 bore, BLNE, 2 1/2", 28" choked Cyl/Mod. 14 5/8 moderately figured wood to checkered butt - includes 1 3/8 wood extension. Action retains moderate to strong case colors and sharp banner and scroll engraving. At 5 1/4lbs this makes an outstanding field gun.

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$3800

WESTLEY RICHARDS, B'HAM,LONDON, Sleeved, BLE, 2 1/2", 30" choked Full/Full. 14 1/2" moderately figured wood to horn butt plate. Action has gone gray with a dark patina with sharp scroll engraving. 6 3/4lbs.

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$2750

GALLYON & SON, CAMBRIDGE, BLE, 2 1/2" 28" choked IC/Mod. 14 1/8" highly figured wood to checkered butt. Scroll back action retains weak case colors also with rose and scroll engraving. 6lbs 6oz. In canvas case with makers label.

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$3900

WESTLEY RICHARDS, B'HAM, LONDON, SLE, 2 1/2", 30" Choked Sk1/Full. 14 1/2" highly figured wood to checkered butt. Bar action, stocked to the fences has gone grey with nitre blued pins. 6lbs 6oz. In a beautiful vintage oak and leather case with makers label.

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$9,000

Arrieta, Spain, Model 578, SLE, 2 3/4", 28" choked Sk1/IC. 14 1/2" moderate to well figured wood to checkered butt. Retains nearly all original case colors and overall the gun shows very little wear. Features Purdey style engraving, hand detachable locks and articulated front trigger. 6 3/4lbs

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$5600

JOHN DICKSON, EDINBURGH, HAMMER GUN, 2 1/2", 29" Steel barrels choked Cyl/Mod. 14 3/4" highly figured wood to leather covered pad. Rebounding hammers on a rounded, lightened frame retaining traces of case colors. 6 1/2lbs outstanding balance - resting in a vintage leather case with accessories, makers label and xerox from Dicksons ledger regarding this fine gun.

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$7300

BERRETTA, S3, O/U, SLE, 2 3/4", 28" Choked Sk1/Mod. 14 1/2" moderately figured half pistol to leather covered pad. Coin finished receiver - beautifully balanced at 7lbs 2oz.

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$7400

WEBLEY & SCOTT, B'HAM BLE, 2 1/2", 28" flat file cut rib choked Full/Full. 15" moderate to highly figure wood to grooved butt. Southgate ejectors and famous Screw Grip action that has gone to grey with disc set strikers. 6lbs 9oz and tight as a tick.

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$2300

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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$1400

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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$1400

FOX, STERLINGWORTH, BLNE, 2 5/8", 30" Choked Full/Full. 14 3/8" lightly figured wood to black recoil pad. Stock reinforced or pinned at the head. Action retains strong case colors - 7lbs 11oz

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J BLANCH & SON, LONDON, BLE, 28", 3" 3 1/2 TON proofed!, 28" choked IC/Mod. 14 1/4 lightly figured wood to checkered butt. Robust action retains traces of case colors and continues to sport sharp engraving throughout. Wide re-inforced dolls head, Southgate ejectors and lever latch forend lever one would expect to find on a double rifle. 6 3/4lbs In original leg o mutten case. Exceptional pigeon or fowling piece.

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$3400

HENRY MONK, CHESTER, BLE, 2 1/2", 28" Choked Cyl/Mod. 14 3/8" well figured wood to horn butt plate. Action retains moderate case colors and sharp engraving. 6 1/2lbs.

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$2100

ADAMS & CO., LONDON, SLNE, Unusual variant of Perkes Patent no. 1968 from 1878, round body sidlelock - "The Reliance". 2 1/2", 29" nitro proofed Damascus choked Cyl/IMod. 14 1/4" well figured wood to horn butt plate. Action has gone grey and features round body, dipped edge lock plates, gas checks, crisp fine scroll and banner engraving, push button forend utilizing roller wheels to engage cocking dogs - very cool. Just under 6 1/2lbs. A breath of fresh air to all who are lucky engough to wield her -

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$3000

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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$9,950

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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$11,500

PETER CHAPMAN, LONDON, 2 1/2", 28" Choked IC/Mod. 14 5/8" moderate to highly figured wood to checkered butt. Action retains nearly all original case colors, sharp London Best rose and scroll work with Purdey style engraving. Mr. Chapman worked for Purdey before his fancy took to making his own fine guns. The action is a Purdey style, Beesley self opener and is number two of a pair. 6 1/2lbs. A fine modern hand made London Best gun.

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$19,500

JP SAUER & SON, SUHL, 16bore, round body back action with rebounding hammers. 2 ½", 27 3/4", choked, IC/MOD. 14" moderately figured wood to horn butt plate. Adjustable left hand cheek piece and comb. Front set trigger probably for another set of bbls, action has gone to grey locks are blacked. Proofed in England. 6lbs 14oz. Interesting Sauer -

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$1100