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J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15503 28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 16 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., German nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case with maker's label S2 The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1896 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1956. |
Sold for £6000
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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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