Details of Lot 114
J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22828

30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker's accessories

The maker confirms the gun was built in 1924.

Sold for £17500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
22 August 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply