Product Details
J. PURDEY & SON
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16292,
28in. sleeved nitro barrels (in 1995), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, toplever engraved '1', arrow cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, 15 1/4in. figured stock including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, minor setting cracks to rear of lockplates, weight 6lb. 8oz.
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in July 1898 as No.1 of a pair
Estimate £4,000-6,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.