Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 11646,
28in. sleeved nitro barrels retaining original rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, self-opening treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved acanthus fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'PURDEY'S PATENT', brushed bright finish, 16in. highly figured stock including 1 5/8in. well-matched extension, weight 6lb. 12oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed February 1884 with 30in. barrels for a Mr. Howell.
Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions.
Estimate £2,500-3,000
S2