Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1897 as the No. 2 of a pair of true hammer ejector guns
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A rare 12-bore hammer ejector gun by J. Purdey, No. 15948
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A rare 12-bore hammer ejector gun by J. Purdey, No. 15948
Toplever, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, articulated front trigger, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish, figured replacement stock, sleeved barrels, the original rib retained
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 15in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Toplever, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, articulated front trigger, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish, figured replacement stock, sleeved barrels, the original rib retained
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 15in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof