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J. GRAHAM & CO.
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2904 / 2957,
30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, ribs engraved 'J. GRAHAM & CO. INVERNESS', and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, treble-grip actions, No.1 right wall thickness at 19, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, intercepting sears, actions and recessed decorative sideplates finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork with beaded and feathered borders, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, repair to triggerguard No.2, 14 1/8in. highly-figured stocks, bolstered fore-ends (No.1 with crack) with scroll-engraved diamond shaped plates gold-inlaid '1' and '2', engraved Anson push rod release catches, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with gold-tooled Graham & Co. trade label, the lid exterior marked 'CAPt. R. S. VANDELEUR. SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS', and with (damaged) canvas outer
Provenance: Capt. R. S. Vandeleur was a member of the first aristocratic family in County Clare whose family estate was near Kilrush. Other family members also served with the Seaforth Highlanders as well as the Irish Guards and they fought with valour during both Boer Wars.
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Estimate £2,500-3,500
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