Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1999 and retain their original specifications. They remain in virtually unused condition.
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND-BODIED SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NOS. 29751/2
Fine rose and scroll engraving retaining virtually all original colour hardening, gold inlaid name to lockplates, gold inlaid cocking indicators, side-clips, gold inlaid numbering, serial numbers and automatic "safe", articulated front triggers, rolled-edged trigger guards, highly figured exhibition grade stocks with chequered grips, drop points, gold letters "DNR" inlaid in the stocks, chopper-lump barrels engraved with Maker's details, raised game rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14 5/8in. stocks, 28in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ and 3/8, 2¾in chambers, nitro proof
In Maker's double leather motor case with canvas outer cover and all accessories (2)
Fine rose and scroll engraving retaining virtually all original colour hardening, gold inlaid name to lockplates, gold inlaid cocking indicators, side-clips, gold inlaid numbering, serial numbers and automatic "safe", articulated front triggers, rolled-edged trigger guards, highly figured exhibition grade stocks with chequered grips, drop points, gold letters "DNR" inlaid in the stocks, chopper-lump barrels engraved with Maker's details, raised game rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14 5/8in. stocks, 28in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ and 3/8, 2¾in chambers, nitro proof
In Maker's double leather motor case with canvas outer cover and all accessories (2)
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.