Main Sale - March 2012 : Sale A1062 Lot 1443 - S2
HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEYS) A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1027,
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HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1027,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S) 2 JERMYN STREET HAYMARKET LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock, chequering refreshed, weight 6lb. 10oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed with 30in. barrels in 1902 for Capt. D. Day.
Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2