Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 1504
ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. A .410 ( 2 1/2IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 67905,

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ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD.
A .410 ( 2 1/2IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 67905,
for 1935, 26in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. LONDON.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in a scrolling banner, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock, Hackett-type snap-on fore-end, weight 4lb. 6oz.

Provenance: The vendor has kindly supplied us with the following information:

"The gun was given to me and originally owned by my Great Uncle, Bob Coxen who was riverkeeper at Mottisfont, one of the top chalk stream beats in the world. He used it to keep down vermin in both garden and riverbank as well as providing for the table"



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Estimate £700-900

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act