A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 23866

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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 23866
Fine rose and scroll engraving with brushed bright finish, gold inlaid non-automatic "safe", figured stock (with some minor chips to butt end), silver oval, replacement chopper-lump barrels by the Maker engraved with details to raised game rib
Weight 6lb 10¾oz. 14 3/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, chokes approx. IC and 5/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In Maker's brass-bound oak and 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 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Sale room notice

Please note that the chambers are 2½in and not as stated in the catalogue.

Lot Essay

The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1929 and rebarrelled by themselves in 1973.
The gun may require tightening.

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