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J. PURDEY & SONS
AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE SELF-OPENING PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10924,
28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another), rib engraved 'MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, broad action with fences carved in high relief with grape and vine designs and broad top-strap, striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, push-forward underlever, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 1/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 14oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed on 17th June, 1887 with a 'Daw Lever', for an E.M. Crosfield.
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Estimate £4,500-6,500
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