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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2248,
28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 119. EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, left wall thickness below recommended minimum, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, action and decorative sideplates fully engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork with feathered bordering, the underside with floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock (likely repaired crack at hand) including buttplate, weight 6lb. 3oz., in its lightweight leather case
Provenance: The vendor's research has established that this shotgun was completed with 28in. barrels in 1910 and subsequently sold to C.J. Moggridge for 25 Guineas. The gun was later the property of Lt.-Col. J.E.L. Martin, Indian Army and has passed by descent to the vendor.
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Estimate £600-800
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