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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1951
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A 20-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 26250
The lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock, the chopper-lump barrels with matt game-rib
Weight 5lb. 14½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. ½ & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (2002)
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
The lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock, the chopper-lump barrels with matt game-rib
Weight 5lb. 14½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. ½ & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (2002)
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
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