Details of Lot 178
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16386/7

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 17 1/4-inch well figured replacement stocks (No.2 gun including 1 3/4-inch extension), 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1899.
S2
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply