A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY H. ATKIN, NO. 1909/10

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A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY H. ATKIN, NO. 1909/10
Best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, well figured stocks with ebonite extensions (line at rear of right lock No. 1), the replacement barrels by the makers, with game-ribs

Weight 7lb. 7oz., 15in. pulls, 29in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & 3/8 (No. 1) and I.C. & 5/8 (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, nitro proof

In their oak and leather case (defective)

Provenance

The pair of guns by Henry Atkin here offered have been in constant use by the Earls of Strathmore since the early 1900s and frequently seen action in shooting parties of great distinction. The 14^th Earl, whose daughter Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married in 1923 the future King George VI when he was Duke of York, was a fine and enthusiastic sportsman who could be said, in his life, to have enjoyed the golden era of game shooting. He shot consistently with the Royal Family at Sandringham, and much elsewhere in Norfolk, as duck shooting held a particular appeal for him. Down the years successive Earls of Starthmore have used these guns with equal keeness and in consequence their career must be regarded as distinguished.

The accompanying photograph shows the 14^th Earl of Strathmore with H.R.H. The Duke of York, later H.M. King George VI, in the Italian garden at Glamis castle.

Special notice

These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1906 and that the No. 1 was rebarrelled by them in 1963 and the No. 2 in 1966.

These guns require rejointing

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