Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1895 and that it was rebarrelled by them in 1968
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 15325
The fences carved with a stylized acanthus-leaf motif, articulated front trigger, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock with extension, rebarrelled by the makers, with chopper-lumps and game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 15.1/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & .3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The fences carved with a stylized acanthus-leaf motif, articulated front trigger, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock with extension, rebarrelled by the makers, with chopper-lumps and game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 15.1/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & .3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof