A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 13963

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A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 13963
'C Quality', the treble-grip action-body, non-automatic safety, foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip cap, cheek-piece and recoil pad, sling-eye, the sleeved barrels with game rib.
Weight 5lb. 8½oz., 14½in. stock (including ¾in. pad), 28 1/8in. barrels, nitro proof
In a canvas case

Special notice

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 No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot.

Lot Essay

The Makers have kindly confirmed that the weapon was completed in 1891 as a rifle for the .400 (2 7/8in.) black powder cartridge, this was then reproofed to a .450/.400 Nitro Express. Deemed unsafe for use in that state, it has been recently sleeved to a 28-bore by Gibbs and is of a very high quality.

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