Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1893 Later the barrels were shortened by them. It was restocked by them in 1975
Details
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 14510
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, highly figured replacement stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib (right bore dimension marginal)
Weight 6lb. 11oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 29½in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, highly figured replacement stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib (right bore dimension marginal)
Weight 6lb. 11oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 29½in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
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.