Details of Lot 111
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13873

29 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, top lever inlaid with a gold game bird, the fore-end wood engraved and inlaid with a gold diamond, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, right bore marked, oak and leather case with Purdey label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.

Sold for £3500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
29 August 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply