A late deluxe 15,000 series underlever 12 bore hammer paradox. 28" steel barreled. Re-London Nitro'd. Shot and tested by Holland & Holland using their current production paradox cartridges. Very fine crisp detailed engraving throughout. Magnificent well figured walnut stock. The gun is presented in its' canvas and leather case, with I believe the previous owners' name on it. Complete with a range test target and five boxes of Holland 12 Bore paradox cartridges. A rare opportunity to acquire a classic deluxe nitro paradox underlever hammer gun.
£14975
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All our fine game guns have undergone an extensive programme of restoration. All barrels have been Re-London Nitro Proofed to 2 3/4" chambers. They naturally have a practical and sensible wall thickness, fine walnut stocks and forends, have a minimum LOP of 14 1/2" and have all undergone a refurbishment of their traditional oil finish and have been skillfully re-checkered.
30" well figured Damascus barrels. Bar side lock action with top lever opening. Classic rebounding dolphin hammers. Crisp Sumner engraving throughout. A unique Boss hammer gun in an unusually good condition. Presented in it's oak and leather case, with an escutcheon detailing ownership by the Duke of Northumberland.
£7975Considered by many as the finest Hammer Gun ever built. Magnificent round bodied back action side lever opening. Highly figured 30" twist Damascus barrels. Classic highly figured Walnut stock with push-button fore end. Crisp detailed engraving throughout. A Rolls Royce of all the hammer guns, presented in its' Oak and Leather case with all accessories.
£9875A late, rare side lever opening 16 Bore hammer gun by Boss. 30" Whitworth steel lined barrels, choked 1/2 & 3/4. Round bodied back action locks with crisp traditional Sumner engraving throughout. A beautiful fast handling hammer gun. Presented in an Oak and Leather case with all accessories.
£8750A very well made, no. 2 of a pair, English box lock. 28" steel barrels with third bite cross bolt closing. Semi pistol grip, rose and scroll engraving. A very practical English game gun.
£1895An outstanding late bar-in-wood hammer gun of an exceptionally good condition. 30" steel barrels, push-button fore end. Magnificent dark marbled walnut stock. Length of pull 14 3/4 all wood with engraved toe and heel caps. Superb crisp engraving throughout. Late guns in this original condition are unique.
£6975A most unusual superb quality hammer gun in a very original condition. The round bodied sidelock action is profusely engraved with a Japanese oriental theme. 27" fine twist Damascus barrels, with a uniquely engraved broad rib. The unusual stock and fore-end carries a distinct form of checkering. The triggers and hammer nipples are gold. Carr Brothers were successors to Golden who had some very important and unique foreign clients. This fabulous gun needs to be seen.
£5750A fine London made side lock ejector in an outstanding condition. 28" steel barrels, highly figured walnut stock. Crisp Rose and Scroll engraving throughout. Presented in a leather case. Great value game gun.
£697530" traditionally chocked Damascus barrels. Rose and scroll engraving, well figured Walnut stock. This is an early sugar tonged ejector system.
£1745Outstanding original 30" acid etched barrels. Underlever snap-action opening with bar side locks. Very crisp original engraving with superbly figured finest Walnut stock. This late Rigby hammer gun is in a wonderful condition and has obviously seen little use. Guns in this condition are very rare.
£697530" fine twist Damascus barrels. Round bodied, top lever opening and back action locks. A well balanced, good value hammer gun.
£1975An unusual 32" tightly choked single Damascus barrel hammer gun. Side action locks, and weighing over 6lbs. Engraved on top rib: Roseberry Gun. I would assume this gun was made for wildfowling.
£1425Superb 30" Damascus barrels. Finely engraved sidelock action. Highly figured walnut stock, which has had a repair hence price. Push-buttoned fore end. A great value late game shooting hammer gun.
£1475A very rare opportunity to purchase one of the first pin fire guns made by James Woodward and one of the last Hammer Ejector guns he made. For a detailed synopsis of these fine guns please click here to download a full and detailed article with photos of these guns written by Dr. John Newton and published this year in the Double Gun journal.
Price on requestE. J. Churchill, Agar St, London true scale back-action top lever hammer gun. 28" Whitworth steel barrels. Crisp engraving and round bodied. Superb highly figured 14.1/2" Walnut stock. A very early E. J. Churchill hammer gun, mid 1890s of which I believe only five were made. Awaiting photographs.
£5975Superb true scale double barreled Warrilow hammer gun. 28" fluid compressed steel barrels. Choke bore. Original with detailed crisp engraving. Superb 14.3/4" English Walnut stock. A lovely well balanced late 28" Bore hammer gun.
£675030" fine twist Damascus barrels. Round bodied back actioned locks with Celtic style rebounding hammers. Rounded pistol grip walnut stock. A good all round practical hammer gun.
£1475A beautifully made traditional Turner lightweight gun with the rare inclusion of an Ejector mechanism. 28" Steel barrels. Outstanding cutaway walnut stock with detailed scroll engraving throughout. A rare and lovely gun.
£2375An unusual and beautifully made continental hammer gun in outstanding condition. 25 1/2 inch steel barrels. Unique horn tipped opening mechanism. Traditional hunting scene and scroll engraving throughout. This gun may have at one time had a set of rifle barrels. It is very much a practical shooter with a difference.
£1475Classic assisted opening Purdey. Traditional rose and scroll engraving throughout. Automatic safety. 29 inch Whitworth steel chocked barrels. Wonderful tiger stripe walnut stock with the inclusion of a Gallowey game counter in the comb of the stock. Complete in its' Purdey oak and leather case.
£8450Fine 20" original Damascus barrels. Push-rod fore end, automatic safety, 14 3/4 dark highly figured stock. 20 Bore boxlock ejectors with their original Damascus barrels are very hard to find.
£2275A very late English classic top lever box lock ejector. Original very fine 30" barrels with game choking. This gun is virtually in an unused conditon and retains crisp engraving with some colour hardening. Finely figured straighthand English walnut stock with push-rod fore end.
£1975Probably The Oldest Stehpen Grant Centrefire Hammer Gun Availible. Fine London Recently Nitroed 30" Damascus Barrels. Rotary Underlever Action With Sidelock Dolphin Hammers. A Unique Classic Gun Of Very High Quality.
£2450Late Round Action With Backaction Locks. Scroll Engraving. 30" Steel Barrels. 14 3/4" Figured Stock with Steel Buttend. Snap Action Forend.
£1275A Most Unusual And Very Fine Hammer Gun. Unique In Many Ways. The Hammers Are Cocked To Half And Full Cock By Pushing Forward The Underlever. The Mechanism Is Contained Within The Stock i.e. Trigger Plate Action And The Saftey Is Incorperated On The Underside. Very Very Fine 30" Damascus Barrels. Superb Straighthand Fine English Walnut Stock With A Patented Forend Snap Action. This Gun Is Totally Original With Lovely Crisp Detailed Engraving And A Lot Of Original Colour. It Certainly Merrits An Inspection.
£3950Weighing just over 6lbs, made in the late 1920s as a lightweight partridge grouse gun. 26" steel barrels choked 1/4 & 1/2 with slightly raised file cut rib. Classic Woodward swept back highly figured 15" walnut stock with matching fore end. Full rose & scroll engraving throughout with some traces of colour. This gun is in exceptionally fine condition and comes with an oak & leather case fitted with all accessories. They don't get any better.
£28750A unique piece of history. Converted from a muzzle loader to a centre fire by William Moore and Grey, 43 Bond Street, London. Very highly figured 30 inch Damascus barrels. Top lever action. Beautiful original deep scroll engraving throughout. This is a very beautiful classic hammer gun with a unique providence. It may have been worked on by the young James Woodward.
£2900Superb 1920's Live Pigeon/Purpose Made Trap Gun. Many Unique Features 30" Steel Barrels With Wide File Cut Rib. Side Clips. Patent Treble Wedge Faster. Third Bite Action. Long Forend With A Unique Fastner. Crisp Detailed Engraving. Superb Walnut 15 1/2" Pistol Grip Stock. Automatic Saftey. Marvelous.
£3475A beautiful very early centre fire gun by this classic maker. In a very nice original condition. Black powder proof only.
£1750Lovely Scaled Bar Back Action Hammer Gun. Rebounding Hammers. Grip Safety With Unusual Forward Locking Lever. All Delightfully Engraved. 14 1/2" English Walnut Stock And Shaped Forend. 30" Fine Damascus Barrels. An Unusual High Quality Practical Classic English Game Gun In Nice Condition.
£1975