Details of Lot 109
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12149

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the fences carved with fern leaves, 14 1/4-inch stock with skeleton butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1885.

Sold for £3000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
24 August 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply