Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13822, with additional barrels,
for 1891, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' and '2' (refreshed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke;
additional 26in. (shortened) nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, wall thicknesses circa 19;
toplever engraved 'PATENT', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. replacement stock (figuring possibly ink enhanced) including 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad, replacement fore-end wood, weight 7lb. 1oz. (30in.) and 6lb. 12oz. (26in.)
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
No. 13,822
Completed: 20th March 1891
For: L Salkeld
Description: No.2 of a pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb 14 1/2 oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: not recorded
Choke: Barrel set no.1 full & full Barrel set no.2 Plain barrels
Stock: 14 5/8 in.
Notes:
Extra long forends 9 ½ in.
Other Notes: please see Lot 911 for a Purdey two-tiered oak and leather motor case with provision for four sets of barrels and charges label for guns 13821 / 2
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act