Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2013 : Sale A121213 Lot 1519 - S2
J. PURDEY & SONS A 16-BORE TRADEMARK QUALITY E SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21270,

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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 16-BORE 'TRADEMARK QUALITY E' SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21270,
28 1/4in. nitro barrel with octagonal breech section, the tube engraved 'SHOT AND REGULATED BY J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke, action with carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and blued finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 2in. wooden extension, fore-end with push button release and horn finial, weight 5lb. 6oz.

Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed in 1915 for the Hon. M. Coke.

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Estimate £800-1,200

S2