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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25955,
for 1951, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, some minor dents, side-clipped treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with 'J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. stock including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad (leather distressed), weight 5lb. 14oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1951 for a Mr. R.P. Chester with 27in. barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers and 'third grip and clip sides'
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Estimate £18,000-22,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act