Details of Lot 182
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25434

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cleaned bright overall, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its earlier maker's oak and leather case, the lid impressed with the name 'W. E. P. Bustard'
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The maker confirms that the gun was built as a No.1 gun in 1937 with 28-inch barrels and a 15 1/2-inch stock. A letter from the maker to this effect dated 1975 is included with the gun.

Sold for £5500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
27 November 2024
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply