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                            J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23567/8 28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 5/8-inch highly figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case S2 The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928 for Mr A. Houston. | 
                           
                          
                          
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                            | Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns  | 
                           
                          
                            | Pulbourgh, West Sussex | 
                           
                          
                            | 1 May 2024 | 
                           
                          
                            | Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply | 
                           
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