Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2025 : Sale A0725 Lot 1417
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17090,

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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17090,
circa 1901, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' (likely refreshed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish overall, 15in. figured stock (possible replacement) including 3/4in. ebonite extension, replacement fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 15oz.


Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:

No. 17,090
Completed: 3rd July 1901
For: R F Kerr
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb.11oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth steel
Choke: Plain & Mod.
Stock: 14 ¼in.




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Estimate £4,000-6,000

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act