Details of Lot 175
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20986

28-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted flat top rib, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, cast on for the left shoulder, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight case with Purdey label
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1914 as the No.2 gun of a pair. The replacement barrels were fitted by Purdey in 1968.

Sold for £5500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
9 December 2020
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply