Details of Lot 150
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
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 December 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply