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The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was made in 1929. It has remained in the same family since.
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A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 23722
Fine rose and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour hardening, cocking indicators, automatic safety, the figured stock with drop points, recoil pad with leather butt end, chopper lump barrels with Maker's details to game rib.
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, 2¾in. chambers (extended), chokes approx. ¼ & ¾, nitro reproof for chambers
In Maker's brass bound oak and leather case.
Fine rose and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour hardening, cocking indicators, automatic safety, the figured stock with drop points, recoil pad with leather butt end, chopper lump barrels with Maker's details to game rib.
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, 2¾in. chambers (extended), chokes approx. ¼ & ¾, nitro reproof for chambers
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
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.