Lot Essay
The Makers kindly confirm that this gun was made in 1889.
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 13261
Best quality engraving of unusual Purdey design, faint traces of colour hardening, inset cocking indicators, automatic safety, trigger-guard deformed slightly, figured stock much rubbed, later insertion of leather cheekpiece at comb, forend rubbed smooth, the Whitworth fluid-pressed steel barrels inscribed "2" at breech ends, sunk game rib.
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14½in. stock, 29½in. barrels, chokes approx. cylinder & 5/8, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In an unusual and rare leather double leg of mutton case.
Best quality engraving of unusual Purdey design, faint traces of colour hardening, inset cocking indicators, automatic safety, trigger-guard deformed slightly, figured stock much rubbed, later insertion of leather cheekpiece at comb, forend rubbed smooth, the Whitworth fluid-pressed steel barrels inscribed "2" at breech ends, sunk game rib.
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14½in. stock, 29½in. barrels, chokes approx. cylinder & 5/8, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In an unusual and rare leather double leg of mutton 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 trigger-guard has been re-shaped since cataloguing and is now in fine order.