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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16253
29-inch Krupp steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 16-inch figured stock including 2 1/4-inch extension, smashed at the head, trigger guard broken, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 with Krupp steel barrels. Between July and December 1898, Purdey built eighty-three guns with Krupp steel barrels as supplies of Whitworth steel tubes were suspended at the time due to industrial action. |
Sold for £4200
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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