Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
AN EXCEPTIONAL 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 25938,
29in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised, finely matted rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side-clips, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely carved with stylised scrolling acanthus designs on a matted background, the fences carved in high relief with oak leaves and acorns on a stippled background, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. figured stock including 5/8in. leather covered recoil pad, the fore-end finely inset in gold with the monogram 'MG', weight 7lb. 2oz., in its lightweight leather motor case with canvas and leather outer
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed October 1947 for 'J.E.M. Galvao'
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Estimate £25,000-30,000
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