Details of Lot 179
J. PURDEY & SONS - WITHDRAWN
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15218

30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, canvas case with William Evans label
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1895 as a 'B' quality gun.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
8 December 2021
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply