Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1897.
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 15757, FINELY REWORKED BY P. GRIFNEE
Carved in large scroll with gold inlaid game birds, depicting geese,mallard and turkey, the fences carved with oak leaf design, silver finish, gold inlaid Maker's name in gothic script against a blued banner background, concealed third grip, side clips, gold inlaid numbering and 'safe', arrowed cocking indicators, automatic safety, figured replacement semi-pistolgrip stock with leather covered recoil pad, chopper lump barrels with ½" matt game rib, gold inlaid Maker's details to tubes, gold band to breech ends
Weight 7lb. 10oz., 14 5/8in. pull including ¾in. pad, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. 5/8 and 7/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Carved in large scroll with gold inlaid game birds, depicting geese,mallard and turkey, the fences carved with oak leaf design, silver finish, gold inlaid Maker's name in gothic script against a blued banner background, concealed third grip, side clips, gold inlaid numbering and 'safe', arrowed cocking indicators, automatic safety, figured replacement semi-pistolgrip stock with leather covered recoil pad, chopper lump barrels with ½" matt game rib, gold inlaid Maker's details to tubes, gold band to breech ends
Weight 7lb. 10oz., 14 5/8in. pull including ¾in. pad, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. 5/8 and 7/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium when purchased by non-EU purchasers.