Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 16753 / 4,
30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved ''1', '2', and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (both), some pitting visible, No.1 left ejector requires attention, Purdey self-opening actions, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks including 1/4in. wooden extensions, No.1 fore-end wood with repair, weight 6lb. 10oz. (No.1) 6lb. 10oz. (No.2)
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 16th July 1900
Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 10oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: Tight Cyl & Mod
Stock: 14 3/8in.
Notes:
Out in Black, 1899
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Estimate £10,000-15,000
(USD 12,957-19,435)
(EUR 11,096-16,644)
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S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act