A beautiful pair of 12 bore Roundbody sidelock ejectors.
The guns are now near completion , built with a desire to make a pair of guns light , elegant and of course beautiful. They incorporate all the features one would expect to find on a best handmade pair of guns. Obviously at the moment the guns are photographed with slave pins. The new pins ready to be fitted once finishing is completed.
Engraving by Erich Friedrich the scenes all beautifully carved and complimented with Nero D'Avola Leaf pattern. The Watson bros legend and numbering all executed in block relief .
The slender roundbody straight hand stocks of 15 1/2" length.
The guncase will be designed to suit the clients wishes.
This is the earliest example of a pigeon gun we have seen with all the modern attributes that we come to expect. Fortunately the gun was in great shape when it arrived. The Damascus barrels are very sound and clean with a minimum wall of Right .027" Left .031” The chokes are both 1/2. The top rib is a 7/16” flat filecut (typical pigeon). Nitro proofed 2 3/4” 18.7 Bores. The small scroll engraved action has a third grip and sideclips as you would expect. The 14 3/4” pistolgrip stock is in very good condition with heel and toe pieces and pistol cap. The forend is a beautiful early beavertail.
As we loved the gun so much we decided to convert to ejector , the preferable non self cocking type to keep the romance of recocking the hammers . The gun weight is 8lb.
The work to be completed is in the finishing, regulate the ejectors , rebrown barrels and colour case harden the action. completion can be expected in 6 to 9 months.
The case it came in was not correct and we have cased it in an original Charles Boswell hammer gun case from the period .
All for the sum of £32,000
Built in 1909, these best deluxe lightweight Boxlock ejectors are so typical of a style that befits the period. Made with 30" barrels choked 1/4 and 1/2. Chambered to 2 3/4" with a minimum wall thickness of .020". The 14 1/2" stocks are complemented with 5/8" buffalo horn extensions done to suit the period with chequered butt ends and engraved pins.Cast off to 3/8" with a Gun weight of 6lb 8oz.
Stock dimensions are 14 1/2” length with 5/8” horn Bend 1 9/16” 2 1/32” Cast off 3/8”
Bore sizes are 1 Left .735” Right .732” 2 Left .736” Right .734” min wall 1 .021” 2 .020”
Adorned with the finest small scroll with Oak leaf carved fences and Scallop back actions, these guns come in their original case which has been sympathetically restored.
All for the sum of £7950.
Round Body over under with 30" barrels, 2 3/4" chambers 3/4 choked .
Stocked with exhibition walnut, the pistol gripped stock at 15 1/4" length of pull.
Engraved by Keith Thomas with beautiful large scroll and game scenes inlaid with gold, silver and copper pigeon scenes. Beautifully set off with colour hardening.
The gun is inspired by pigeon shooting and adorned by pigeon scenes inlaid in various metals. Yellow Gold, White Gold, Silver, Copper.
Cased in a deluxe oak rimmed case with French blocked tools and accessories wrapped in a canvas outer.
Designed and made in our London factory.
12 Bore
Beautiful W.W Greener, made with the superb craftsmanship of Richard Tandy and David Dryhurst. In as new condition with delightful small scroll and colour case hardened.
1970's 12 bore with 27" barrels 2 3/4" chambers choked 1/2 and 3/8 . Minimum wall .022". 15" stock
Gun weight 6lb 9oz wrapped in its original tan case with green velour interior.
Made in 1883 this original rare Boss side lever hammergun in the longterm ownership of W.H.Tucker who fought in the First World War (docs available) and whose name is embossed on the case.
serial number 3970 with 30″ Damascus brls, 2 1/2″ chambers outstanding bores of L .730″ with min wall .036″ R .731″ with min wall .033″ open chokes.
Gun weight 7lb 1/2oz
Perfectly executed profuse fine scroll
Looks to be original stock of 15 1/2″ with extension of 1/14″
in its original case embossed W.H.Tucker.
£19950
12 BORE /side by side
Beautifully restored by ourselves this 12 bore sidelock ejector.With very good condition 27" barrels with 2 3/4 chambers, 1/4 and 3/4 chokes. Minimum wall thickness of .028" in both bores. Bore sizes of Left .731" Right .732" proofed at .729" Engraved with small scroll and name inlaid in gold. Carved breech ends and all set off with case colour hardening. All wood stock length of 14 3/4". Wrapped in its beautiful lightweight leather case.
12 BORE / OVER UNDER
So pleased to be fortunate enough to have acquired what is the holy grail of Italian guns.
The Bertuzzi Brothers were known to make only the finest guns available in Italy and this pair are no exception.
Made with 28" barrels 2 3/4 chambers and 9mm wide top ribs. Choked 3/4 and full.
Perfectly executed profuse fine scroll on these sidelock actions with single triggers.
Deluxe straighthand stocks of 15" length.
Cased
Gun 8004 Built in 1920 - Best side lock ejector - 30" barrels choked full and half with .733" bores. Very good wall thicknesses of minimum .027" and game rib.
This double trigger gun has a third grip, auto-safety and is profusely engraved by Harry Kell in his signature style. The gun has been restocked to 15" with a beautiful piece of wood that befits the period.
The gun weight is 6lb 10oz
Complimented with its beautiful original case, restored but keeping its original label. Complete with its original tools and accessories and for protection, a deluxe new canvas outer.
12 BORE / LEFT HAND OPENING
Available now is this pre made 12 bore o/u with 32" barrels and chambered for 3", full choked with a special order handmade wide elevated ventilated rib.
What adds to the uniqueness of this gun is that it is our true left handed gun with left handed opening. Watson signature roundbody with single trigger.
As ever the 15½” pistol grip stock is made from deluxe walnut with a thin recoil pad.
Adorned with our Edwardian scroll and carved pheasant with the touch of raised lettering.
The gun weight is 8 lb – ideal for heavier loads.
All wrapped in a best London case with French blocked tools with canvas outer, accessories included.
