Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1952. The barrel length is original
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 26342
Non-selective single-trigger, manual safety, best bouquet and scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock, beavertail forend, the chopper-lump barrels with matt rib
Weight 7lb. 6½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. ½ & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Non-selective single-trigger, manual safety, best bouquet and scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock, beavertail forend, the chopper-lump barrels with matt rib
Weight 7lb. 6½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. ½ & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price