Details of Lot 115
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15303/4

29-inch Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, articulated front triggers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including slim leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1895.

Sold for £18000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
20 August 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply