Details of Lot 189
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18991

28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, an additional pair of 28-inch barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974.

Sold for £7000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply