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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1925
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 22854
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock, the Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 11oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its canvas case (handle broken)
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock, the Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 11oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its canvas case (handle broken)
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.
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Please note the estimate has been changed to £12,000-14,000