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LOT 3456
Well Executed Half Scale Miniature Copy of a H.L. Hussey Imperial Ejector Sidelock
Shotgun with Miniature Case and Miniature Accessories - Serial no. 1907. Single brass
bead sight on the concave rib, with light border work and a scroll flourish at the breech and
“HUSSEY LTD 81 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.” on the rib. Matching serial number “1907” is present on the
barrel, forearm, triggerguard and frame. Fine floral scroll engraving is present on the frame, sideplates, triggerguard and break lever, with
“IMPERIAL/EJECTOR” on the underside, “HUSSEY LTD” on each sideplate, and a gold-highlighted “SAFE” marking underneath the automatic safety. With a finely checkered splinter forearm with engraved
metal surfaces, a straight wrist stock with teardrop panels, a checkered naked butt, and a 7 1/4 inch length of pull. Included with the lot is an appropriately sized case with Hussey labelling, a leather
reinforced canvas outer cover, snap cap and tools.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original finish, with minor handling marks overall and a brown/plum tone on the barrels and traces of strong case color on the
frame and sideplates. Stock is equally excellent, with a few dings on the fine checkering. Mechanically functions, although the right trigger sticks.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3455
Factory Engraved Grulla Ducks Unlimited Hand
Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel
Set with Case - Serial no. 31-030049-95, 12 gauge, 28 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel
chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, light engraving
at the breech, 1995 dated Spanish proof marks, chokes marked improved cylinder
modified, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to
the coin finished hand detachable sidelock action which displays English style rose and scroll engraving
and features bushed firing pins, gold centerline cocking indicators, a single trigger, and tang mounted automatic
safety. The gun features a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a
straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, a Ducks Unlimited crest inlay, and a rubber recoil pad. Included is
a second matching set of 26 inch 16 gauge barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers and improved cylinder/modified chokes.
Also included is a wood and leather takedown case and two sets of snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at
comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and overall sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3454
Factory Engraved Grulla 28/20 Gauge Ducks
Unlimited Hand Detachable Sidelock Double
Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set
with Case - Serial no. 31944, 28
gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut
stock. Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single
bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, light engraving at the breech,
1992 dated Spanish proof marks, chokes marked cylinder/cylinder, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished hand detachable sidelock action which
displays English style rose and scroll engraving and features bushed firing pins, gold centerline cocking indicators, a
single trigger, and tang mounted automatic safety. The gun features a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered
beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, a Ducks Unlimited
crest inlay, and a rubber recoil pad. Included is a second matching set of 26 inch 20 gauge barrels with 3 inch chambers
and improved cylinder/improved cylinder chokes. Also included is a wood and leather takedown case, three turnscrews, two
oilers, and two sets of snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3453
Factory Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 471
Silver Hawk Double Barrel
Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
S09399A, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with single bead sight
on the smooth rib, 2005 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable
chokes (improved cylinder/cylinder installed). The coin finished action displays scroll engraving and
a gold inlaid hawk’s head on the toplever and features a single trigger and automatic tang safety/
selector. Mounted in a nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and straight grip stock. Includes
a factory takedown case and three extra chokes (improved cylinder, improved modified, and cylinder). Bore and stock measurements (R/L): bore measured 9 inches from the breach .629/.629 inches; minimum
wall thickness .028/.030 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving and stock and forend checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,250