^Lot 2689 5 BRITISH STYLE HARD GUN CASES.

1) Leather case nicely conserved and with brass tack enhancement; lined in green cloth. SIZE: made for 30" barrel gun. CONDITION: very fine as attractively restored. Straps and handle are new as is interior cloth. 2) Leather case with brass corners; lined in green cloth with rare "E. Fletcher" label in lid. SIZE: fitted for 30" hammer gun. CONDITION: good. Leather still light in color with some stains. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows some discoloration and stains. Label is somewhat foxed and has a rub through. 3) Leather trimmed canvas case with leather panel and brass tack enhancement. Lined in green cloth. SIZE: will except 30" barrel hammerless gun. CONDITION: very fine as conserved with new straps and old handle. Interior cloth is somewhat stained. 4) Leather case with brass corners; embossed F.A.G. J on lid. Lined in scarlet cloth. A rare gold embossed black leather "Venables & Son" label is in lid. SIZE: configured for a 30" percussion gun. CONDITION: leather dark with stains and rubs; has been conserved. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows some insect damage and soiling. Label is very fine with some minor rubs. 5) High quality recently made oak and dark leather case with brass corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. A reproduction Boss label is in lid. Bottom compartment is French fitted for turn screws and contains a key. SIZE: 30" barrel gun. CONDITION: exceptionaly fine. Appears "near new". PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of Berrien Moore III. (02-25883-2/MGM). $600-1,200.