Details of Lot 114
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 16059

27 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted flat top pigeon rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1986.

Sold for £6500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
29 August 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply