Sale 6947
London
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6 October 2004
Price realised
GBP 14,340
Estimate
A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 26824 With extra barrels:- Treble-grip action-body, the fences chiselled in relief with stylized oak leaves and acorns, the action, lockplates and furniture engraved with bold foliate-scrolls on a matt ground, with some hardening-colour, the maker's signature gold-inlaid on the lockplates, cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, highly figured stock with ebonite extension, the chopper-lump barrels with three-quarter raised matt ribs 14½in. pull The barrels inscribed 'Cylinder':- Weight 7lb. 3½oz., 29in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof The barrels inscribed 'Choke':- Weight 7lb. 3½oz., 29in. barrels, approx. 5/8 & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof The whole in its brass-mounted oak and leather case with canvas cover
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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1959
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