Product Details
F. BEESLEY (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1397,
28 1/4in. replacement chopperlump barrels by W. Roper (London), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved acanthus leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best bouquet and scroll engraving, sidelocks engraved 'F. BEESLEY FROM PURDEY'S PATENT' in an elaborate cartouche, the underside engraved 'BEESLEY'S PATENT', brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/4in. well-figured replacement stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Estimate £2,500-3,500
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.