Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 23061 / 2,
28in. nitro replacement barrels (by the makers, No.1 in 1977, No.2 in 1985), No.1 with raised matt rib, tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', No.2 rib engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and 1/4 choke both (No.2), automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, No.2 retaining occasional traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stocks (No.1 replacement by the makers in 1975) including 7/8in. leather covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 11oz. We are kindly informed by the makers that this pair of shotguns were completed August 1926 for a J.R. Allcroft, Esq.
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.