Details of Lot 242
A. A. BROWN & SONS
A FINE 20-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79770

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with Celtic strap work around highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock with a fox and flighting duck, the left lock with grouse and bird of prey, the action base with a snipe, retaining much of its original polished and colour hardened finish, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1994. It was engraved by W. Marshall, an engraver based in Scotland and it was completed in July 1996. The gun appears relatively little used.

Sold for £8000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 May 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply