A fine pair of 16-bore self-opening sidelock non-ejector guns byJ. Purdey, No. 11757/8

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A fine pair of 16-bore self-opening sidelock non-ejector guns by J. Purdey, No. 11757/8

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A fine pair of 16-bore self-opening sidelock non-ejector guns by
J. Purdey, No. 11757/8
The fences carved with stylized acanthus foliage, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, highly-figured stocks with short extensions and leather-covered recoil-pads, the Whitworth-steel barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 1oz., 15¼in. pulls, 30in. barrels, both approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In their brass-mounted oak and leather case

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1884 and that the present stock alterations to 15¼in. were made by them in 1935. The present owner will provide further Purdey invoices for recently completed maintenance work

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