A fine pair of 12-bore guns by J. Purdey & Sons, sold for £49,250
A fine pair of 12-bore guns by J. Purdey & Sons, sold for £49,250

Sporting Guns

The Sporting Gun department at Bonhams Knightsbridge has grown significantly in recent years to become one of the global leaders in this specialist field.

The sales, held three times a year at our Montpelier Street salerooms include a fine and varied selection of best quality British and European shotguns and rifles - including the best makers such as Holland & Holland, Purdey, Boss, Woodward, Lebeau-Courally, Francotte, Bosis and numerous others. A variety of accessories including gun cases, cartridge-magazines, cartridge display boards and books are also included in these sales. The market in this specialist area remains very buoyant and record prices have been frequently achieved in recent years.

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for £32,450 inc. premium
A fine pair of 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector guns by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 25805/6 In their leather motor-case
Sold for £23,750 inc. premium
A fine J.G. Salt-engraved 12-bore (2¾in) 'The "Royal" Model' self-opening sidelock ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 41276 ...
Sold for £49,250 inc. premium
A fine pair of 12-bore (2 5/8in) self-opening sidelock ejector guns by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 24108/9 Formerly ...
Sold for £37,250 inc. premium
A trio of 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector guns by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 19723/4/5 Built for the Marquess ...

Contacts

Arms & Armor (US) Bonhams
Work
Work +1 415 503 3408
FaxFax: +1 415 503 3300
General Enquiries
Sporting Guns (UK) Bonhams
Work
Work +44 20 7393 3815
FaxFax: +44 20 7393 3932
General Enquiries