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The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1894.
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A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 14803
Fine rose and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour hardening, automatic safety-catches with gold inlaid "safe", cocking indicators, well figured stock, Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels, game ribs with Maker's details
Weight 5lb. 14oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. cylinder and ½, 2½in. chambers, nitro re-proof
Fine rose and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour hardening, automatic safety-catches with gold inlaid "safe", cocking indicators, well figured stock, Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels, game ribs with Maker's details
Weight 5lb. 14oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. cylinder and ½, 2½in. chambers, nitro re-proof
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.