#33 • Antique British Eley-Kynoch 4 Gauge 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-Kynoch shotgun shell loaded with #4 shot, representing the later merger period of two of Britain's most storied ammunition manufacturers and among the hardest-to-find large bore shotshells in any collection today. Eley-Kynoch, operating under ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries), was the dominant force in British sporting ammunition throughout the mid-20th century, supplying premium cartridges to both the sporting market and military establishments across the British Empire. The shell features a striking deep crimson-red paper tube body printed with "Eley 4 Gauge Cartridge" in bold lettering, transitioning into a bright brass base cleanly stamped "Eley-Kynoch 4 4" with the ICI logo and original primer fully intact. The top wad is covered in a distinctive repeating pattern of the number "4" stamped across its entire face, a charming and unmistakable period detail. Overall condition is very good, with the paper tube retaining its deep red color and showing only light surface wear, while the brass base remains bright and clean, making this an outstanding and highly collectible example of classic British large bore ammunition. Shells measurements OAL 3.78 MW 1.03in