Product Details
F. BEESLEY (FROM PURDEYS)
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1277,
30in. Whitworth-steel nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib engraved '1', tubes engraved 'F. BEESLEY. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' and scroll-engraved at the breech ends, wall thicknesses at 19, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, carved leaf fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'BEESLEY'S PATENT', brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/8in. boldly-figured (possible replacement) stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end inset with silver roundel engraved '1', weight 6lb. 7oz.
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.