Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1884
Defective toplever spring.
Defective toplever spring.
Details
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 11877
Treble-grip action-body, the fences deeply-carved with stylized acanthus leaves, best bouquet and scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, well figured stock, the Whitworth steel barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
In a J. Gregson brass-mounted leather case
Treble-grip action-body, the fences deeply-carved with stylized acanthus leaves, best bouquet and scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, well figured stock, the Whitworth steel barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
In a J. Gregson brass-mounted leather case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
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.