Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1887. It was rebarrelled by them in 1923 and converted to an ejector
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 12835
Treble-grip action-body, best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, cocking-indicators, well figured stock with wood extension and recoil-pad, the Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13½oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 29½in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Treble-grip action-body, best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, cocking-indicators, well figured stock with wood extension and recoil-pad, the Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13½oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 29½in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
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