#32 • Antique British Eley London 4 Gauge "Gas-Tight" Paper Shotgun Shell

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $30.00

Status: Sold

Exceptionally rare antique British 4 gauge Eley London "Gas-Tight" cartridge case loaded with a #1 load, made in Great Britain and representing one of the finest examples of Victorian-era English shotshell craftsmanship. Eley of London was one of the most prestigious ammunition manufacturers in the world throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, supplying premium cartridges to the British sporting elite and military alike, and their 4 gauge offerings are among the rarest survivors in any collection today. The shell features a beautifully preserved warm tan-brown paper tube body printed with the Eley registered trademark and "Gas-Tight Cartridge Case - Made in Great Britain" designation, sitting atop a clean brass base retaining a bright golden tone with minimal patina. The top wad is stamped with the load number "1" and remains fully intact and uncrimped. Overall condition is remarkably well-preserved, with the paper tube showing only light surface wear and the graphics remaining crisp and legible, making this an outstanding and highly desirable piece for serious British and antique shotshell collectors. Shells measurements are OAL 3.75in MW 1.01in