Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that gun no. 22156 was a 12-bore hammerless gun with 26in. barrels completed in October 1921.
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JAMES PURDEY & SONS, FOR GUN NO. 22156
Details
A BRASS-CORNERED OAK & LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE
JAMES PURDEY & SONS, FOR GUN NO. 22156
With red baize lining, the lid with trade label and 'Charges for Gun' label, the exterior with the initial 'W' in black lettering, the case containing a large nickel-plated Hawksley oil bottle (compartment lid, carrying-handle and straps lacking)
Fitted for 26in. (66cm.) barrels
JAMES PURDEY & SONS, FOR GUN NO. 22156
With red baize lining, the lid with trade label and 'Charges for Gun' label, the exterior with the initial 'W' in black lettering, the case containing a large nickel-plated Hawksley oil bottle (compartment lid, carrying-handle and straps lacking)
Fitted for 26in. (66cm.) barrels