Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 13261,
29 1/2in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, 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. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with floral bouquets, brushed finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, replacement wood insert from removed cheekpiece, small crack to fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed with 30in. barrels in June 1889 for a Mr. Ovey.
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Estimate £2,000-2,500
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