Well I snapped my loosing streak and went 1-1-1. One win, One loss, and one tie (remains to be seen if I am the earliest high bidder). The win was a dandy Purdey 12 bore, the loss was a canvas case, and the maybe was an oak and leather Woodward case with accessories. Any wins or losses among the group?

I am no dealer or expert, but it does seem to me that more high condition, older, SxS are coming to market in the UK at reasonable prices. So many pairs were in this auction (44). One of the gems of the sale was Lot 1752, an Alexander Henry "third quality" 12 bore boxlock non-ejector. What beautiful patina and color on the action. .024/.028 walls. It hammered for 1,600 sterling. Did one of us end up with it? Here is a video by Nick Holt on the gun:








Owen