A FINE HUNT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 28868

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A FINE HUNT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 28868
With extra barrels:-

Best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour and blueing, cocking-indicators, the maker's name inlaid in gold on the sides of the lockplates and the underside of the action bar, triggerplate signed 'M.A. HUNT ENGR. 85', exceptionally figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with three-quarter raised ribs and gold-inlaid maker's name and address
15 3/8in. stock
30in. barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 15½oz., approx. 7/8 & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
28in. barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 13½oz., approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The whole in its 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

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1986
The gun is in excellent condition and appears to have had very little use
Marcus Hunt is the son of the celebrated Ken Hunt and his work is to be found on a variety of best guns

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