Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25255,
circa 1937, 27in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers), rib engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, self-opening action, removable striker discs, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its makers lightweight leather guncase
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
No. 25,255
Completed: December 1937
For: D. W. Wallis
Description: No.2 of a composed pair of lightweight hammerless ejector game guns
Weight:6lb. ½oz.
Calibre: 12-bore 2 ½in. case
Barrels: 27in.
Choke: Imp. Cyl. & Mod.
Stock: 14 ¾in.
Notes:
Engraved No.2 to match 25060
Silver oval engraved DWW
Ring on guard
August 1961: Stock altered to 15 3/8in on account of Lt. Col. P H Gough
July 1965: Restocked to 15in. on account of H D Gough
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Estimate £3,500-4,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act