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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE 1908 ROGERS PATENT BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5857,
30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2011), rib engraved 'JOHN WILKES. 31 GERRARD ST. LONDON. W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, stepped treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, F. & F.G. Rogers patent ejector system, patent no. 12606 of 12th June 1908 with sliding hammer in fore-end, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with central shell motifs, the underside with a floral bouquet encircled with 'JOHN WILKES', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock including horn buttplate (minor chip at safety), weight 6lb. 10oz., in a lightweight canvas case
Estimate £1,800-2,200
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