Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1933, and was rebarrelled by the Makers in 1979.
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A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 24320
Fine rose and scroll engraving retaining some original colour hardening, cocking-indicators, gold inlaid 'safe', well figured replacement stock with figured wood extension, chequered grip, drop- points, chopper lump barrels with sunken game rib.
Weight 6lb 8½oz., 15¼in. stock (including 1¼in. extension), 28in. barrels, chokes approx. I.C and ½, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather case
Fine rose and scroll engraving retaining some original colour hardening, cocking-indicators, gold inlaid 'safe', well figured replacement stock with figured wood extension, chequered grip, drop- points, chopper lump barrels with sunken game rib.
Weight 6lb 8½oz., 15¼in. stock (including 1¼in. extension), 28in. barrels, chokes approx. I.C and ½, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather case
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.