Details of Lot 181
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11570

28-inch replacement barrels by B. E. Chaplin (Gunmakers) Ltd, Winchester, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with fleurs-de-lys, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, canvas Brady case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1884. It was subsequently converted to ejector and the replacement barrels were fitted in 1973.

Sold for £3200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
27 November 2024
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply