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** JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A LIGHTLY-USED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27897, with two sets of barrels,
for 1973, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt raised tapered matt rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke;
extra 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1980), with matt raised tapered matt rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.',2 3/4in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking indicators, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz. (both sets of barrels), in its lightweight leather motor case with provision for both sets of barrels and with canvas and leather outer
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: August 1978
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb. 13 1/2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore 2 3/4in. chambers
Barrels: 28in.
Choke: Mod. & Full
Stock: 16in.
Notes:
Silvers heel plate
Gold ring, large M inlaid in stock
Order taken over by a new client and an extra pair of 28in. barrels made, 2 3/4in. chambers and choked 1/4 & 1/2
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Estimate ยฃ10,000-15,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act