Details of Lot 175
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS NOS. 13480/1

29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1890.
S2
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply