Details of Lot 173
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7877

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, broad flat rib, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including well matched 2-inch extension and leather-covered cheek pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1912 for Sir Evelyn de la Rue, Bt.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply