Details of Lot 112
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19147

28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its makers' lightweight leather case

The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1908 and that they fitted the replacement barrels in 1977.

Sold for £6500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
17 April 2007
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply