Lot Essay
The Maker's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was made in 1924 for the Maharajah of Baroda.
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A HUNT ENGRAVED DOUBLE-BARRELLED SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY J. PURDEY & SONS (CONVERTED FROM .400 EX BY J. RIGBY) NO. 22607
Self-opening treble grip action with side clips, bolted automatic safety, cocking indicators, re-engraved rose and scroll with figure of a leopard inlaid in gold by Ken Hunt at a later date, renewed colour hardening, well figured stock with wood extension and pistolgrip with engraved cap, sling-swivels, the re-bored chopper lump barrels (loop no. 2787/8) with matt sight rib and open sights
Weight 7lb 7½ oz., 14¾in. pull, 25in. barrels, nitro proof.
Self-opening treble grip action with side clips, bolted automatic safety, cocking indicators, re-engraved rose and scroll with figure of a leopard inlaid in gold by Ken Hunt at a later date, renewed colour hardening, well figured stock with wood extension and pistolgrip with engraved cap, sling-swivels, the re-bored chopper lump barrels (loop no. 2787/8) with matt sight rib and open sights
Weight 7lb 7½ oz., 14¾in. pull, 25in. barrels, nitro proof.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.