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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4914,
for 1895, 27in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '1', sideclipped arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in elaborate cartouches on the lockplates, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and some renewed finish, 15 1/2in. figured replacement stock, fore-end wood with insert repair to leading left edge, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a canvas and leather case with Holland & Holland trade label
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: August 9 1895
For: H. Dewhurst Esq.
Description: No.1 of a pair of toplever hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 8 1/2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: 1/4 & 1/2
Stock: 14 3/4
Notes:
Clip sides
Further research would indicate this to be Harry Dewhurst of Lostock Hall, Bamber bridge, Preston
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act