Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24220 / 24433,
28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs inscribed 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and engraved '1' and '2' at the breech-ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, self-opening actions with removable striker discs, automating safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking indicators, engraved with best fine bouquet and acanthus scrollwork, retaining much renewed colour hardening and finish, 15 3/8in. figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz. (No.1) 6lb. 4oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories.
The makers have kindly confirmed that these shotguns were completed as a matched pair in June 1931 for a Mr P. Haldin. They were subsequently resold by the makers in 1985, after having been completely refurbished and restocked.
Estimate £25,000-30,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.