Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 26657 / 8,
30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, raised ribs engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. well-figured stocks (slightly swept at the combs), No.2 with insert repair to right underhorn, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their lightweight leather motor case with some accessories.
The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair were built for G.C. Newman, Esq., with 30in. barrels and completed May 1957.
Estimate £15,000-20,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.