Details of Lot 181
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25114

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock with pistol grip with engraved cap, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in its double oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, the label numbered for guns 25113/4
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1936 as the No.2 of a pair for Nigel Hambro (1915-1987) of the famous banking family.

Sold for £12000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
8 December 2021
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply