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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE GAME-SCENE ENGRAVED SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 28981, A THREE BARREL SET
the 30-inch chopper-lump magnum proofed barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the 28-inch chopper-lump magnum proofed barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings and the 28-inch chopper-lump magnum proofed barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, all with matted top ribs, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork surrounding scenes of game in flight, the right lock with scenes of duck, the left lock with scenes of geese, the action base with scenes of grouse, retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened finish, clipped fences, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, beaver-tail fore-end, 7ll. 4oz., in its lightweight leather case with instruction booklet and accessories
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The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1987 and the gun remains as built. The gun appears virtually unused, the additional barrels still in their original wrapping.
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Sold for £28000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 1 December 2015 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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