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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15370,
30in. nitro reproved (2016) chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' (rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, beaded border engraving, the lockplates signed 'J. PURDEY & SONS', the underside 'PURDEY'S PATENT', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and renewed finish, 15 1/4in. figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, replacement fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 7oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1896 for a Capt. Michael
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
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