Details of Lot 163
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16759

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in its lightweight leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1899 and that the replacement barrels were built in the 1960s. The replacement stock was fitted by Jason Abbot Gunmakers.

Sold for £8000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply