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JOSEPH LANG
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15938/9
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds and waterfowl in realistic landscapes and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the clipped fences deeply carved with scrollwork, the top levers inlaid with the stylised initials "AJM", gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1920 and are described as "12-bore highest quality hammerless ejectors with key detachable locks". Although it is not mentioned in the maker's records, it is almost without doubt that the engraving is by Harry Kell and displays all of his characteristic hallmarks. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 1 May 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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