Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 1358
J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27163 / 4,

Product Details

** J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27163 / 4,
for 1964, 27 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels (some pits), ribs engraved '1' and '2' with 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.' address details, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (both), self-opening actions, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. stocks, weight 6lb. 5oz. (No.1) 6lb. 4oz. (No.2), in a tan leather double motorcase

Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:

Completed: February 1964
For: Marquis Fantanzzi
Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 8 1/2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 27 1/2in.
Choke: 1/4 & 3/4 Choke
Stock: 14 3/8in.
Notes:
Gold ovals engraved 'FF'

** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Imported from the European Union, EU RGR Eligible

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Estimate £12,000-16,000

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act