A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY, NO. 20325/6

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A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY, NO. 20325/6
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, well figured stocks with wood extensions, replacement forend wood (No.1), the replacement chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs

Weight 6lb. 14oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 15½oz. (No. 2), 15¼in. pull (No. 1) and 14 7/8in. pull (No. 2), 30in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & ¾ (No. 1) and I.C. & 3/8 (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, nitro proof

In their brass-mounted oak and leather case with canvas cover

Special notice

Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'. 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 guns were completed in 1912 and that the No. 1 gun had new barrels fitted in 1969, the No. 2 gun had new barrels fitted in 1957 and the stock was lengthened to 15¼in. The No. 2 gun requires rejointing.

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