Lot Essay
Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the guns were built as a pair, with an interval of one year between the two. Gun No. 1 was completed in 1941 and gun No. 2 in 1942. Rejointing is required
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY, No. 25646 (1) and 25665 (2), cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, well-figured stocks, the chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY, No. 25646 (1) and 25665 (2), cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, well-figured stocks, the chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 9½oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No. 2), 15¼in. stocks, 30in. barrels, both approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In their canvas motor-case
Weight 6lb. 9½oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No. 2), 15¼in. stocks, 30in. barrels, both approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In their canvas motor-case