Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22833,
30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 1/4in. well-figured stock including 1 5/8in. well-matched wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed September 1925 with 30in. barrels for K. Isham. They subsequently built an additional set of barrels in March 1966, although they do not form part of this Lot.
Estimate £7,000-9,000
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