Details
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 12802
Fine rose and scroll engraved action, arrowed cocking indicators, carved fences, automatic safety, replacement stock with some figure and replacement forend wood, lined barrels, concealed third bite, game rib with Maker's details.
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14 7/8in. stock, 28 1/8in. lined barrels, chokes approx. ¼ & ¼, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
In canvas leg-of-mutton sleeve
Fine rose and scroll engraved action, arrowed cocking indicators, carved fences, automatic safety, replacement stock with some figure and replacement forend wood, lined barrels, concealed third bite, game rib with Maker's details.
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14 7/8in. stock, 28 1/8in. lined barrels, chokes approx. ¼ & ¼, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
In canvas leg-of-mutton sleeve
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.
Further details
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1887.