Very plain boxlock non ejectors of this type can be picked up for £100 in good working order at provincial auctions. Add £100 for an ejector. If condition is very good and the gun visually better, the price can creep up to £500 for a plain ejector, up to £1500 if better wood, engraving and finish.

Of course, a lot of 'no name' provincial boxlocks were made to a very high standard and deserve, and get, much higher prices. Boxlocks however, remain excellent value.

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