A fine pair of Keith Thomas-engraved 12-bore (2¾in) self-opening sidelock ejector guns by P.V. Nelson, No. 1139/40

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A fine pair of Keith Thomas-engraved 12-bore (2¾in) self-opening sidelock ejector guns by P.V. Nelson, No. 1139/40
Purdey-system self-opening actions, rolled-edge triggerguards, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour and blueing, the maker's name and serial numbers gold-inlaid, the triggerplates signed 'K. Thomas', highly-figured stocks, the chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 11oz., 18 3/8in. stocks, 28in. barrels, both approx. ½ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In their de-luxe brass-mounted oak and leather case with full accessories and leather-bound canvas cover

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1990. They appear to be unused. Peter Nelson is arguably the leading British independent gunmaker and his work is characterized by a particularly fine adherence to the principles of best English gunmaking. These guns are a particularly good example of his work

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