Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13908,
for 1892, 30in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1989) with post 2000 choke reproof, the rib engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY ST. LONDON. W.1.', 2 3/4in. chambers, approx. cylinder choke inserts, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, ejectors require attention, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets (some wear), brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, inked in to match, cracks to rear of lockplates, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a lightweight leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
No. 13,908
Completed: 31st March 1892
For: J Collis Dobson Esq.
Description:
Weight: 6lb 12 ½ oz
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth steel
Choke:Plain & Mod
Stock:14 3/8 1/16 in.
Notes:
New barrels fitted 22/2/89 Imp. & ¼
Now belongs to H N Braddell November 1955
Nitro proofed 1956
Ovals engraved H.N.B
Stocks altered to 15in
Heel & toe pieces fitted
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Estimate £1,000-1,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act