ALEXANDER HENRY
A 16 Bore boxlock non ejector made by the noted Scottish maker Alexander Henry of Edinburgh. S.N. 3067. The Original Proof Marks and rib address " Alexander Henry & Co, 22 Frederick St, Edinburgh" indicate the gun was made between 1911 and 1925. This gun was subsequently re-proofed in Birmingham in 1962 and remains in proof.

Action
Anson and Deeley Boxlock non ejector with treble grip action, double triggers, auto safety , Approx 70% Engraved Coverage with @ 50% original hardening coloring evident.

Barrels
28" x 2&1/2" Chambers. Choked Right CYL. Left .015" Proofed for 1 oz loads. Minimum Wall Thicknesses found R .028" L.029" Bores are Good, Ribs Tight.

Stock
Overall Length of Pull 14 &3/4", D@C 1 & 5/16th , D@H 2 & 3/16th, Cast 5/16th OFF

Weight
5# 15oz. The gun is in good sound condition and reflects much original quality.

W. H. MONK
A 20 bore Boxlock Non-Ejector by W.H. Monk of Chester. The Birmingham Proof marks put this gun as being made in the 1904-1925 period.

Action
Anson & Deeley non ejector with borders line engraved and makers name as W. H. Monk. Original Case coloring has given way to a dark patina, Double triggers and auto safety. All screw heads are in excellent shape and indicate a gun that has only been professionally serviced.

Barrels
20 x 2&1/2" chambers, 28" long. Recently rejointed, blacking good, game rib. In nitro proof with chokes of R.006" and L.028" reflecting 1/4 and full. Thinnest wall thickness 6" back from muzzle R .024" L. .026".

Stock.
Sound, relatively plain English Walnut,Checkering is sharp, minor staining near action.Very minor chip at toe. 14&1/8th LOP over a grooved butt. D@C 1&1/2" D@H 2&1/4"
Cast OFF 1/4"

Weight
5# 4.6oz. Gun is sound in good overall condition and appears original throughout.

CHARLES LANCASTER
8-03 Charles Lancaster 16 Bore Shot and Regulated, Cased with Accessories. A 16-bore Anson & Deeley style Boxlock non-ejector built within the Birmingham trade and per the rib " Shot and Regulated by Charles Lancaster Co. , Case Label indicates 11 Panton St Adress which dates the gun to the 1904-1909 period. Gun has been stripped and overhauled in house, Case has replacement straps and would benefit from re-inforcement at the corners. Accessories include pair Lancaster Snap caps and replacement Rosewood cleaning rods, brush, mop and pull through.

Action
BLNE Border Engraved with renewed color case hardening, re-jointed, double triggers, auto safety,

Barrels
28" x 2&1/2" 16 bore. Original Nitro proof is marked as 17 bore size but bores now measure in the .655"-.662" range which would re/classify as 17/1. Relevant Wall Thickness have been measured as follows, Proof Point ( 9" from Breech)Right .048" Left .047" thinnest walls found in bore were 7" from muzzles R .033" L .027" Chokes are R .008" L.030"
Re-Blacked Finish

Stock and Fore-end
English Straight grip stock with Splinter fore-end of figured English Walnut. D@C 1&11/16th,
D@H 2&5/8th Cast is 1/8th OFF. Length of pull is 14 &1/2" over a well disguised 1&1/8th"Stock extension, finished with a checkered butt

Weight
6# 0.4oz

E. GALE BARNSTAPLE
A typical Birmingham built gun probably retailed by the above company in North Devon in the SW of England.

This is a 1906-1925 era gun based on an A&D non-ejector action and weighs 6# 11.6oz. Completely stripped and overhauled. All woodwork refreshed, barrels have been rejointed, reblacked and action etc re case coloured.  

Action
Anson & Deeley Action, non- ejector, double triggers, top tang safety with auto reset. No engraving on action.

Barrels
12 bore, 2&1/2" Chambers, 30" barrels choked R. 004" L.025" with a game rib engraved "E Gale, Barnstaple." Within original 1906-1925 Proof Dimensions Barrel wall thickness is .046" both at 9" from Breech ( Proof point) Lowest Thickness found R .035" L.030" Bores are good and free from pitting.

Stock
Straight grip English stock and splinter fore end with Silver oval marked H.W.R. Checkering is good. Length of Pull to centre, over a grooved Butt 14&3/8". Drop at Comb 1&9/16" Heel 2&1/4" Cast OFF 1/8th at Heel.

W.J. JEFFERY & CO.
This is a typical walked up game gun built by W J Jeffery & Company in the period 1905-1918 at their 13 King Street London address. A 6# 8oz A&D actioned non-ejector. Gun has been completey stripped and overhauled. All woodwork refreshed, barrels re-jointed, re-blacked and action re case-coloured. 

Action
Anson & Deeley action,Dolls head extension, non-ejector, double triggers, top tang safety with auto re-set. Action engraved W.J. Jeffery & Company Ltd.

Barrels
12 bore, opened to 2&3/4" chambers, backbored to .736", outside original proof but with wall thickness of R.050" &L.047" at 9" from breech, thinnest area found .026"R & .027"L Choked for 1/2 (Mod) and Full Choke at .018" and .040" these can be opened for more useful performance with currently available CIP ammunition.

Stock
Stock has an open semi-pistol grip with snap on fore-end. Unmarked Silver oval in stock. Length of pull 14&7/16th over a Grooved Butt. Neutral Cast with bend of 1&9/16th comb, 2&1/8th Heel. Stock appears a suitable candidate for bending.