Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1910 and that it was rebarrelled by them in 1974
Details
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 19838
The lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright and reblued finish, highly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 15in. pull, 29in. barrels, approx. I. C. & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a brass-mounted leather case with J. Purdey trade label
The lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright and reblued finish, highly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 15in. pull, 29in. barrels, approx. I. C. & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a brass-mounted leather case with J. Purdey trade label
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