| Box Lock Shotguns | ||||||||
| Unless specified, all the guns in this section are double barrel Anson & Deeley boxlock ejectors with Webley fences, automatic low beatleback safety slide, top lever actions, Anson forend catch, double triggers, nitro proof steel barrels, game rib, dovetail lumps, 2 1/2" chambers, 29 Gracechurch Street address. Most records show Southgate ejectors with a scatering of Deeley patent ejectors. | ||||||||
| Abbreviations: SH= Straight Hand, BP= Birmingham Proof date, RP= Reproof date, UK= Unknown or Suspect Information | ||||||||
| Serial No | Action | Estimated Date | Engraving | F'end Catch | Stock quality, Originality, Style | Weight | Comments | |
| 1.NVN | 28b Box Lock Non Ejector Webley Fences. Cullum Street address. Button Safety Slide. 28" Barrels. Choked Cyl & Cyl. | 1904-1925 | 50% Fine Scroll | Snap | Broken at hand and split by tangs. 14". | 5lb 4oz | Terrible condition, stock, t'guard broken, pitted etc. | |
| 1.NVN | 12b Box Lock. 3" Magnum.30" Barrels. 3" Chambers. | UK | UK | UK | UK | UK | No Visible No so given 6066 by owner | |
| 1.NVN | Photo | 16 Box Lock. Non Ejector. No top extension. | UK | Border | Snap | Plain SH | UK | Very plain gun. Loose top rib. 55442 on forend loop. |
| 1.NVN | Photo | 28b Box Lock. Non Ejector Ball Fences. Button Safety. 28" Dovetail Lump Steel Barrels. Square Top Extension. | 1887-96 | 75% Scroll | Snap | SH Some Figure possibly inked. 13 1/2" | UK | Considerable original colour. Black Powder only. Scruffy. |
| 2303 | Photo | 28b Box Lock Non Ejector Webley Fences. Gracechurch Street address. 27 1/4" Damascus Barrels. Top Extension 1/4 & 1/2 chokes. Nitro 70mm reproof | 1896-1904 | 80% Scroll | Snap | Figured 1/2 Pistol Grip 14 1/2". Forend with Horn Tip. | UK | Worn & Plain. Polished & Reblued |
| 2976 | Photo | 28b Box lock single barrel. Non ejector. 26" barrel with 2 3/4" chamber (recent nitro reproof). | UK | 50% Scroll | Cross bolt | Figured 1/2 Pistol Grip 14 1/2" | UK | Cased with label. Exported to USA |
| 4080 | Photo | 12b Box lock ejector. No top extension. 28" steel barrels with 2 3/4" chambers. This number was created by owner. | post 1925 | 100% Bold foliate | Anson | Plain 14 3/4" SH with rubber extension. | UK | Aquired new just before WW2. Number created by owner. |
| 4167 | Photo | 20b Box Lock. Non ejector ball fences. 28" BSA trade mark steel barrels, 2 3/4" chambers, Half & Half chokes. Dolls head top extension. File cut raised rib. | UK | Border | Snap | Plain SH with extension piece. 14 3/4" | UK | Plain workaday gun. |
| 42386 | 12b Box Lock. Webley Horseshoe Toplever. Action flats stamped 'Deeley Patt Ejector, 89'. Sleeved Steel-Steel 27" Barrels. 2 3/4" Chambers. Choked Cyl & 3/8. Button Safety. Disc Set Strikers. Interceptor Sears. | 1925-54. Sleeved 1977 | 100% Bold Foliate. Possibly Webley House Engraving | Anson | Figured SH 14 1/4". Ebonite Extension. Chequered Side Panels. | UK | Very clean with some wear on chequering'. Sleeved by William Powell. Novel Ejector retainer | |
| 5421 | 12b Box Lock. 28" Sleeved Damascus to Steel Barrels. | UK | UK | UK | Figured SH. | UK | Good Condition. Sleeved on advice of local gun smith | |
| 5790 | 12b Box Lock Non Ejector. 30" Barrels. Choked Cyl & Full. Doll's Head Extension. | 1904-21 | 80% Scroll | Snap | Restocked | UK | Restocked & Recoloured. Very Attractive. Bores Marked. | |
| 5851 | 12b Box Lock. Sleeved Damascus to Steel. | UK | UK | UK | UK | UK | Sleeved by Wiseman, Birm. | |
| 5877 | 12b Box Lock Non Ejector. 30" Nitro Reproof Damascus Barrels. Choked Cyl & Full. Top Extension. | UK | 100% Scroll | Anson | Well figured SH 14 1/2" | 6lb 9oz | Not seen | |
| 5892 | 12b Box Lock Non Ejector. Ball Fences. Knurled 'Birmingham' safety Slide. 30" Barrels. Choked Cyl & 3/4. | 1896-1904 | 90% Scroll | Anson | Replacement plain SH. 14 3/8". | 6 lb 5oz | Not very special, good trade BLNE | |
| 5919 | 12b Box Lock Non Ejector. Ball Fences. Knurled 'Birmingham' safety Slide. 30" Barrels. Choked Cyl & 3/4. | UK | Fine Scroll | UK | Straight Grain. SH. 14 5/8". | UK | Ordinary | |
| 5977 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Ribboned Webley fences. Square top extension. Vindex steel barrels with extended engraving. Choked Cyl & 1/4. Stepped Action, Deeley Ejectors | 1896-1904 | 90% Scroll | Anson | SH with chequered side panels (not original?) 15 1/2" extended | 7lb | Attractive gun with thin barrels |
| 5987 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Ball Fences. Square Top Extension. Vindex Steel Barrels. Choked Imp & Imp. Composed pair with 6877. | 1896-1904. RP 1960 | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Figured. Special Stock for one armed shot. Gross Pistol Grip. 15". | 6lb 9oz | Interesting composed pair. Stocks not alterable. 6877 is a good copy. |
| 6005 | 16b Box Lock. Non Ejector. Sleeved | 1896-1904 | 100% | UK | UK | UK | Some provinence known | |
| 6026 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Non Ejector. Webley Fences. Square Top Extension. 30" Vindex Steel barrels with 2 1/2" chambers | 1896-1904 | 90% Bolf Foliate & Border | Anson | Figured stock with recessed chequered panels. | UK | Possible re-colour hardened |
| 6096 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Non Ejector. Webley Fences. Square Top Extension. Barrels & Stock Absent | UK | 80% Bold Foliate | Anson | Stock Absent | UK | Parts Only. Very Attractive Action.' J Blanch & Son. London' on Action. |
| 6101 | 12b Box Lock. Non ejector. Ball fences. 29" damascus barrels, chambered 2 3/4" choked IC and Mod (USA) | 1897? | 75% Bouquet & Scroll | Anson | 14 1/2" Figured SH | UK | With original, properly numbered leather case. Fine shooter in regular use.' | |
| 6111 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. 30 1/8" Barrels. Top Extension. | UK | 100% Bold Foliate | UK | Figured SH. 15" Extended. | 6lb 12oz | Attractive gun. Barrels marked & dented. |
| 6200 | 12b Box Lock. 30" Barrels. Choked Cyl & 3/4. | UK | Scroll | UK | SH. 14 1/2". | 6lb 4oz | Nice Engraving. Very Pitted. | |
| 6201 | Photo | 12b Box Lock, Square top extension with slight step, No 2 of pair. 30" Steel Vindex barrels. Nitro reproof 2 3/4". Old proof marks struck out. Choked Imp & 5/8. Deeley ejectors | UK | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Highly Figured. Side Panels. SH. 14" including 1/2" Ebonite extension. | 6lb 10oz | Attractive Gun with Good Barrels. No 2 of Pair |
| 6241 | Photo | 12b Box Lock, Top Extension. 30" 'Videx Steel' barrels, choked Imp and Full. Nitro reproof 2 3/4" chambers. Fully chequered safety slide. Deeley ejectors | 1896-1904 | 100% Bold Foliate with bouquets | Anson | Highly figured 'Tiger stipe'. SH. 14 3/8" | 6lb 6oz | Very attractive gun in excellent condition. Refinished throughout. |
| 6286 | Photo | 12b Box Lock, Square top extension. 30" 'Vindex Steel' barrels, choked 1/4 and Full. Nitro proof 2 1/2". Beetleback safety slide. Southgate ejectors | 1896-1904 | 90% Bold Foliate Scroll (no bouquets) | Anson | 14 1/4" Figured stock inc 1/2" Ebonite extension | UK | Attractive, good quality gun. Out of proof but good wall thicknesses |
| 6297 | Photo | 10b Box Lock, Webley Action 'horseshoe' top lever. Non Ejector. Side Clips. 34" Barrels. Choked Full & Full. | UK | 90% Foliate Scroll | UK | Well figured. Semi Pistol. 14 1/4". | 11 lb | Brushed Bright. |
| 6319 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Square Top Extension. Interceptor Sears. 30" Vindex Steel Barrels. Choked 1/4 & 1/2. | 1896-1904 | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Replacement. Some Figure. SH. Cast On. 15" inc 1/2" wood extension. | 6lb 11oz | Nice Condition. Not a Webley Action. |
| 6332 | 12b Box Lock. 30" Barrels. Choked Cyl & 1/4. | UK | 100% Bold Foliate | UK | Well figured. SH. Replacement. 15 3/4". | 6lb 8oz | Attractive gun. Unsigned action. Vindex Steel barrels. | |
| 6377 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Side Clips. 32" Barrels. Choked 1/2 & Xfull. 3" Chambers. Raised rib. | UK | 80% Geese & Bold Foliate | UK | Well Figured. Semi Pistol. 14 1/4". | 8lb 6oz | Wildfowling Gun. |
| 6395 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Interceptor Sears. 29" Barrels. Choked 1/4 & 3/4. | UK | 100% Bold Folliate | UK | Well figured. SH. 15". | 6lb 8oz | Attractive. Interceptor Sears. |
| 6409 | 12b Box Lock. Barrels Missing. | UK | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Highly Figured, Broken at hand. SH. 15 1/4". | UK | Barrels missing. Pretty Action. | |
| 6424 | Photo | 16b Box Lock. Button Safety Slide. 28" Barrels. Choked Cyl & 1/4. | UK | 100% Bold Foliate Scroll | UK | Figured. SH. 15 1/4". | 5lb 14oz | Attractive. No.1 of pair. |
| 6430 | Photo | 12b Box Lock, Webley Action. Top Extension. Non Ejector. Broad, low beatleback safety slide. 30" Barrels stamped with BSA trademark. Choked Imp & 3/4. | 1904-25 BP | 100% Bold Foliate Scroll | Anson | Figured, Extended, SH. 15" inc 1" wood extension. | 6lb 11oz | Very Pretty, Pins v.good. Pitted Barrels |
| 6476 | 28b Box Lock. Non Ejector. 28 1/4" Barrels. Probably Shortened. Choked Cyl & 3/8. 2 3/4" Chambers | UK | 100% Foliate Scroll | UK | Boldly Figured. SH. Butt plate. 13 5/8". | 5lb 4oz | Attractive. Simple | |
| 6477 | 28b Box Lock. Non Ejector. Out of Proof so no barrels. | UK | 50% Scroll | UK | Well Figured SH 13" | UK | Trade quality. Average condition | |
| 6521 | 12b Box Lock. 30" Barrels. | 01 Sept, 1906' | 100% Bold Foliate | UK | UK | UK | Best Quality | |
| 6579 | 12b Box Lock.Fluted Fences. 30" Barrels with 2 3/4" chambers. Choked Imp & 7/8. | UK | 100% Foliate Scroll | UK | SH. 14 5/8". | 6lb 12oz | Not Seen | |
| 6588 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Webley Fences. 30" Barrels, 2 1/2" chambers. Niro reproof in 1990. Top extension with sliding bolt. Southgate ejectors. | 1920's (owner) 1925-54 LP | 100% Bouquet & Scroll | Anson | SH. Figured with long wood extension. 16". No drop points | UK | Nice 'Trade' quality. Fair remaining colour. Very good condition. Complete with makers case and oil bottle & snapcaps. Very similar to 6723. |
| 6640/1 | Photo | 12b Box Locks Pair. Webley Screwgrip action but without Horseshoe. Square top extension. Southgate ejectors. Beatleback safety slide. 30" Barrels 2 1/2" chambers stamped with BSA trademark. Choked 5/8 & 3/4 (1) and 1/4 & 1/2 (2). | 1925-54. RP1991 | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Well figured stocks 14 5/8" | 6lb 8oz | Very pretty COMPOSED pair. Lmost identical in all respects except slight differences in action filing and engraving. |
| 6690 | Photo | 16b Box Lock Ejector. 28" Steel Barrels Ball Fences. Rounded Top Extension. | 1904-21 | 80% Fine Bouquet & Scroll | Anson | Figured. SH. 14 3/8". | UK | Out of Proof. Possible imported action. No. 2 of pair. Turned up in Las Vegas |
| 6723 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Rounded square top extension.Beaded Ball Fences. Knurled 'Birmingham' safety Slide. Replacement 28" Barrels. | 1904-25. P 1960 | 80% Fine Bouqet & Scroll | Anson | Highly Figured. SH. Recut chequering. 14 3/4" inc 7/8" Silvers pad. | 6lb 7oz | Rebarreled by Blanch, 1960. V Good condition. Restored by Elderkins |
| 6739 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Webley 'Horseshoe' toplever. 30" Vindex Steel barrels chambered 2 1/2", choked Imp & Full. Southgate ejectors with same trip as 6319 | 1904-1925 | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Figured SH. 14 1/2" Ebonite extention | UK | Very attractive gun in fair condition. Some light pitting in both barrels. |
| 6771 | .410 Box Lock. 26" Barrels. Choked Cyl & 1/2. | UK | 50% Plain Blued with Foliate Scroll | UK | Figured. SH. 13 3/4". | 4lb 14oz | Plain Blue finish, Ordinary | |
| 6843 | 12b Box Lock. Sleeved 27" Barrels. | UK | UK | UK | ||||
| 6877 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Ball Fences. Square Top Extension. Choked Imp & Imp. Composed pair with 5987.. | 1925-1954, RP 1986 | 100% Bold Foliate | Anson | Figured. Special Stock for one armed shot. Gross Pistol Grip. 15". | 6lb 13oz | Interesting composed pair. Stocks not alterable. A good copy of 5987. |
| 6900 | Photo | 12b Box Lock. Ball beeded fences. Secret top extension with inline sliding bite. 28" replacement barrels by C H Smith & Sons, 2 1/2" chambers. Choked Cyl & 5/8. | UK | 100% open scroll | Anson | Well figured 14 5/8" SH. Very fine chequering lpi | 6lb 6oz | Attractive gun. |
| 8760 | 12b Box Lock. Cullum Street address. Beaded Ball Fences. 28" Barrels. Choked 1/4 & 1/2. 3" Chambers. | 1968 (BP date) | 90% Bold Foliate Scroll | Lever | Plain, Half Pistol, No Extension. 14 1/2". | UK | Webley action. Very well finished. Date is certain. |
