Details of Lot 151
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12567

28 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels, probably shortened, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the recoloured frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, lightweight leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1887 and that it was originally a non-ejector gun.

Sold for £3800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 December 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply