Details of Lot 149
F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1399/1400

29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case with replacement label
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1898.

Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 May 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply