See this week’s 5 doubles you don’t want to miss …

HOLLIS & SONS 400/360 NE SxS Boxlock Double Rifle
HOLLIS & SONS 400/360 NE SxS Boxlock Double Rifle

HOLLIS & SONS 400/360 NE SxS Boxlock Double Rifle: Hollis & Sons double rifle chambered in 400/360 Nitro Express with 26-inch barrels, bright & shiny bores, and 14 9/16 inch LOP. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Dury’s Lifetime Warranty: All firearms purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, NEW or USED, are covered by a lifetime warranty. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, any firearm purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, Inc. for as long as it is owned by the purchaser. This warranty is not transferable. Price: $9,999.99*

A. Ward Thompson ~ Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector ~ 28 Gauge ~ Side by Side
A. Ward Thompson ~ Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector ~ 28 Gauge ~ Side by Side

A. Ward Thompson ~ Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector ~ 28 Gauge ~ Side by Side: This is a pre-owned A. Ward Thompson 28 gauge boxlock double barrel shotgun. Blued barrels engraved with band of stylized foliage at each breech end. Concave rib with bead front sight and signed “A. WARD THOMPSON. MIDDLESBROUGH”. The underside of the barrels struck with Birmingham nitro proof marks and nitro reproof marks. Casehardened action signed “A. WARD THOMPSON” on each side, with blued toplever, automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”, blued trigger guard, and fences finely carved with stylized acanthus foliage. With classic English border and scroll engraving throughout. Well figured straight hand stock with carved drop points, checkered panels to the grip and forearm, the latter with Anson push button release, and the underside of the butt inset with gold oval initial escutcheon engraved with the monogram “R.W”. 28 Gauge. Metal Condition: Very good with light handlimg marks. Wood Condition: Good with moderate handling marks Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 28″ Side by side barrel Triggers: Double trigger Stock Dimensions: 14″ LOP Fore End: Checkered walnut Butt Pad: Checkered wooden butt plate in black Weight: 4 lbs. 6 oz. Sights: Single Bead sight. Price: $7,999.99*

LEBEAU COURALLY 12- HAVE 2 IDENTICAL w/ CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS- 1977 BOXLOCK EJECTOR- 27 5/8" CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- ORIG & EXC COND- 75% ENGRAVING- 94%
LEBEAU COURALLY 12- HAVE 2 IDENTICAL w/ CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS- 1977 BOXLOCK EJECTOR- 27 5/8″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- ORIG & EXC COND- 75% ENGRAVING- 94%

LEBEAU COURALLY 12- HAVE 2 IDENTICAL w/ CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS- 1977 BOXLOCK EJECTOR- 27 5/8″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- ORIG & EXC COND- 75% ENGRAVING- 94%: #44736, Aug. Lebeau Courally, Armes De Grand Luxe a Liege, A 12 Bore Boxlock Ejector Game Gun Made in 1977 that remains original and overall in excellent condition, 27 5/8″ Ejector Chopper Lump Acier Steel barrels with a hidden third bite, 27 5/8″ Ejector Chopper Lump Acier Steel barrels with a hidden third bite, .727 .004 & .013″ (Skt.I & Open Mod.), 2 3/4″ chambers, Original bore size as proved, 1.324 KG weight barrels, Gold plated Double triggers with the front articulated, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 7/16″ over a checkered butt, Cast-off for the right hand, Great game gun weight at 6 lbs. 6 oz., It has 5 locking screws on key screws, 75% coverage of very well cut floral and scroll engraving on a soft coin finished frame, Very Nice piece of European Walnut with nice contrast, This piece is with original barrel blue at 94%, The coin finished frame at 96%, The stock and forend at 96%, The checkering at 98%, The barrels inside & out are excellent plus, They ring with a very pronounced chime. Here is a Classic Belgium game gun with the proper size action body and barrels for 12 Bore shooting at only 6 lbs. 6 oz. and handles like a 20 bore. Lebeau Courally has always been a high-quality gunmaking firm. Lebeau-Courally is often mentioned as the “The Purdey of Belgium.” This gun #44736 has a consecutive number 12 bore at #44735 listed along with this gun. Price: $7,600*

Abercrombie and Fitch 28 ga Zoli / Rizzini sxs 26" ic /im
Abercrombie and Fitch 28 ga Zoli / Rizzini sxs 26″ ic /im

Abercrombie and Fitch 28 ga Zoli / Rizzini sxs 26″ ic /im: Abercrombie and Fitch 28 ga sxs boxlock shotgun made by Zoli/Rizzini with 26 inch ic/mod barrels. Gun has POW grip and splinter foreend and has ejectors. . It has double triggers and weighs 5 lbs 3 oz  with 14 in LOP and is very lively. In excellent shape with case color and bluing around 95 % and stocks great with light handling marks. Price: $4,100*

 

FRANCOTTE 16 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SxS - HIGH CONDITION
FRANCOTTE 16 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SxS – HIGH CONDITION

FRANCOTTE 16 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SxS – HIGH CONDITION: Francotte 16 gauge boxlock ejector with high original condition. Looks like a 1950 production based on the date code. Swan neck stock with long trigger guard tang. Barrels measure 27 1/2″. Mirror bores that measure .669 with IC (7/1000) and Mod (19/1000) choke. Chambers are 2 3/4″. Right barrel is engraved – “August Francotte”. Left barrel “Brevete A Liege”. Well timed ejctors. Purdey style third fastener. Auto safety. Tight on face. Ribs tight and barrels ring nicely. No cracks to the wood. Original case color and blue. Weight of the gun is 5 LBS 12 1/8 OZ. LOP is 14 5/8″ with a Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad. Drop at comb – 1 3/8″. Drop at heel – 2 1/8″. Shipping by USPS Priority Mail is $75.  Price: $3,550*

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This week’s good guns…

 

A. Hollis .577 Nitro Express Underlever, Hammer Double Rifle
A. Hollis .577 Nitro Express Underlever, Hammer Double Rifle

A. Hollis .577 Nitro Express SxS Double RifleUnderlever hammer rifle. Weight 13-3/4 pounds, 25″ Krupp-Steel Chopper-Lump barrels, proofed 650-90 Cordite 577 3″ Nitro Express. Barrels have great bores with crisp, sharp rifling from back to front, dolls head extension, flip-up ivory night sight and excellent blacking. 15-1/8″ pull over Silvers recoil pad, Holland-style cheekpiece, excellent wood to metal fit, and blank initial oval. Traces of case-color remain on the lever, action and rebounding hammers. Includes trunk case and accessories as pictured, as well as RCBS loading dies, and a decent supply of brass, and Woodleigh bullets. Price: $34,500

GEORGE CRAHAY 12 BORE DOUBLE RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET 1870'S, CASED WITH TOOLS
GEORGE CRAHAY 12 BORE DOUBLE RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET 1870’S, CASED WITH TOOLS

GEORGE CRAHAY 12 BORE DOUBLE RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET 1870’S, CASED WITH TOOLS: Price $14,000

  • CIRCA 1870’S
  • VERY UNIQUE & RARE
  • SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN WITH REBOUNDING HAMMERS
  • 27 ½ RIFLE BARRELS WITH FULL DEEP RIFLING
  • 1 ½ CHAMBERS 8LBS 12OZS AS RIFLE
  • 8LBS 2OZS AS SHOTGUN 27 ½ INCH SHOTGUN BARRELS2 ½ CHAMBERS
  • CHOKED IC/IC
  • AS NEW CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT
  • BELGUIM PROOFED OUTSTANDING QUALITY
Parker BHE 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun, 30” Barrels Pistol Grip Stock Splinter Forearm
Parker BHE 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun, 30” Barrels Pistol Grip Stock Splinter Forearm

Parker BHE 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun, 30” Barrels Pistol Grip Stock Splinter Forearm2 ¾” chambers, chokes measure .039 right and .040 left. Barrels retain 96% original bluing with various light handling marks. The rib has dual white beads and is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. ACME STEEL”. Bores are clean and shiny. #2 frame has darkened and retains 40% original case coloring. Floorplate has darkened and retains 60% original color. Trigger guard retains 20% original bluing. Forend iron retains little color. Double triggers, ejectors and automatic safety. Pistol grip stock and forearm have had varnish added. Both have various light handling marks. Length of pull: 14 1/2” to the front trigger over a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Drop at comb: 1 3/4″. Drop at heel: 3 1/8″. Weight: 7.8 lbs. Mechanics are good. Price: $16,995 

Francotte (A&F) 28 Gauge -Side by Side – “The KnockAbout Gun” – M/IM Chokes – Single Trigger – Auto Safety – Ejectors – Straight Grip – BLE: 26” Barrels – 5 lbs 2 ozs – 14 1/4” X 1 1/2” X 2 1/4” – Raised Solid Rib – Third Fastener – Sweet Sweet Sweet little Francotte in its purest configuration. Price: $9,995

Francotte (A&F) 28 Gauge - “The KnockAbout Gun” - M/IM Chokes - Single Trigger - Auto Safety - Ejectors - Straight Grip - BLE
Francotte (A&F) 28 Gauge – “The KnockAbout Gun” – M/IM Chokes – Single Trigger – Auto Safety – Ejectors – Straight Grip – BLE
MANUFRANCE COSTO SxS 16 GAUGE - HIGH CONDITION - OPEN AND FULL CHOKES
MANUFRANCE COSTO SxS 16 GAUGE – HIGH CONDITION – OPEN AND FULL CHOKES

MANUFRANCE COSTO SxS 16 GAUGE – HIGH CONDITION – OPEN AND FULL CHOKESHere is a Manufrance Costo 16 ga with special barrels. The right barrel has slight rifling designed to dramatically open the pattern on the first shot (front trigger). This was confirmed by examining a vintage copy of the product catalog. This high condition gun has all original case color and finish. Excellent bores. The famous French retractable swivel system is fully intact with the leather as supple as new. It is very rare to find these swivel devices in fully functional condition. Swamped rib. Barrels are 27 5/8″ with bore measurements of .669 right and .671 left. While the right barrel has the spreader choke, the left barrel has 45/1000 choke (extra full). Chambers are 2 3/4″. Extractors. Swamped rib. Non-auto safety. Weight is 6 LBS, 3 1/2 OZ. LOP is 14 7/16″. A rare gun in this condition. Price: $1,650

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HOLLIS, ISAAC- 500 3" BPE- AN EXC & ORIG CLASSIC UNDERLEVER REBOUNDING HAMMER EXPRESS- EXC PLUS BORES- SUPER WOOD
HOLLIS, ISAAC- 500 3″ BPE- AN EXC & ORIG CLASSIC UNDERLEVER REBOUNDING HAMMER EXPRESS- EXC PLUS BORES- SUPER WOOD

HOLLIS, ISAAC- 500 3″ BPE- AN EXC & ORIG CLASSIC UNDERLEVER REBOUNDING HAMMER EXPRESS- EXC PLUS BORES- SUPER WOOD:
I. (Isaac) Hollis & Sons, London: A Very Nice Isaac Hollis 500 3″ Black Powder Express Made about 1869 with a Jones Action Underlever Bar-Action with Rebounding Hammers, This gun is a very nice example of a Classic BPE double rifle that has been very well kept, It is with 28″ damascus barrels made by Alex. Henry that are numbered 1414 & 1415, Full length rib with 1 standing & 1 folding express sights, Rebounding locks, Percussion style fences, Stanton locks numbered 22042, Cross wedge forend release, Steel engraved grip cap, Sling eyes, 14 3/8″ LOP over a full checkered horn buttplate, 8 lbs. 15 oz., Outstanding figured wood with excellent & deep black/brown color & contrast, 85% coverage of well cut period scroll engraving including the hammers, top strap, lever, trigger guard, forend and grip cap, This vintage Classic still retains 30% original case colors, The barrel brown is still original & remains at 30%, The buttstock & forend has finish added but not sanded, Very solid wood in every respect, The wood remains at 88% with handling marks from being around all these years, The checkering is sharp & original and still at 94%, The inside of the forend has 95% case colors, Every screw inside & out is still 95%, The bores are excellent plus condition the entire way, The barrels at 1 in 38″ twist and was shot with 120 grains of black powder with both 320 & 380 paper patched bullets, The gun is cased in leather but it is in need of some work . Here is first rate quality, style, grace, workmanship, handling and romance from a great period at the pinnacle of sporting guns in the last years of the 19th century. Isaac Hollis & Sons was established in 1814 and had London offices from 1870 to 1911. Price: $12,500

CSMC Fox CE Grade 20ga SxS Shotgun
CSMC Fox CE Grade 20ga SxS Shotgun

CSMC Fox CE Grade 20ga SxS ShotgunBeautiful example of Tony Galazan’s Fox CE 20ga.  I purchased this gun five years ago while at the Southern SXS shoot at Backwoods Quail Club in South Carolina.  It has been used for quail hunting two seasons, and at the Southern Side x Side (sub-ga.) Competitions only.  The gun has been shipped back to CSMC for inspection and service and is in perfect/excellent condition.   This gun sports IC/MOD 30″ barrels, 15-1/8″ L.O.P., 1-1/2″ DAC, 2-1/2″ DAH 1/8″ CAST OFF.  Prince of Wales pistol grip and Splinter forearm.  Cased in original CSMC Leather w/ canvas cover and accessories.  Price: $11,500

PARKER BROS. VHE 12 GA. No.1 FRAME28” BARRELS IM/FULL, DT, PG, 14  1/8” X 1  ½” X 2  ¾”, CASE COLORS 50%, WT. 6 LBS. 10 OZS., VERY CLEAN ORIGINAL GUN. Price: $4,250

PARKER BROS. VHE 12 GA. No.1 FRAME
PARKER BROS. VHE 12 GA. No.1 FRAME

 

LEFEVER A GRADE 16 GAUGE, 28" BARRELS
LEFEVER A GRADE 16 GAUGE, 28″ BARRELS

LEFEVER A GRADE 16 GAUGE, 28″ BARRELS: FULL AND MODIFIED, 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS, EXCELLENT BLUE, MIRROR BORES.  TYPICAL LINE ENGRAVING, SOME CASE COLOR.  PISTOL GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, EXCELLENT WOOD AND CHECKERING.  ORIGINAL GRIP CAP AND BUTTPLATE.  MOST OF THE BLUE ON TRIGGER GUARD, TOP LEVER TO THE RIGHT.  GREAT DIMENSIONS – 1 1/2″ X 2 3/8″ X 14 1/8″, WEIGHS 6 POUNDS, 8 OUNCES.  GREAT LITTLE BIRD GUN.  CIRCA MID 1930’S. Price: $1,475

Browning Citori 20 Gauge OU Shotgun
Browning Citori 20 Gauge OU Shotgun

Browning Citori 20 Gauge OU ShotgunWith fitted case  Price: $1,299.99
Manufacturer: S/N 31334NVAXX
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Chambers: 2 3/4″
Metal Condition: Freckling to Barrels and Receiver with Carry Wear to Bottom of Receiver
Wood Condition: Normal Field Wear and Scratches
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: 26″ Vent Rib
Triggers: Factory
Stock: Checkered Walnut
Stock Dimensions: 14 1/8″ LOP
Fore End: Checkered Walnut
Butt Pad: Browning Butt Plate
Weight: 6 1/4 lbs
Sights: Steel Front Bead
Chokes: Variable/Invector Plus/With 5 Chokes

Good gun alert: a 12 gauge I. Hollis hammer shotgun…

12 gauge Isaac Hollis hammer side-by-side shotgun
12 gauge Isaac Hollis hammer side-by-side shotgun

I. Hollis & Sons was a gunmaker in London from about 1861 – 1915. In that time they made everything from quality sporting guns to cheap export pieces. The one  you see here was probably one of their better pieces and it appears to be in excellent shape. Gulf Coast Guns just listed it for $995. If it’s sound, that’s a real good deal.

Here’s the listing from Gulf Coast’s site:

I. Hollis & Sons Hammer 12 gauge S/S: LOP: 14-1/4″ Drop: 2-1/2″ – 1-1/2″ Cast: 1/8″ Barrel length: 30″ Choke: IC/LM Weight: 7lb10oz. Nice steel barrel English hammer nitro proofed and re-proofed for 2-3/4″, very clean bores, tight action on face, choked for birds, 90%+ blue and color in protected places, all original with heel and toe caps, very nice, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes – R)740-007, L)740-010. Price: $995.00