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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16168
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the original 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 with 30-inch damascus barrels. The gun was subsequently rebarrelled by the maker in 1980 and also re-stocked. The original barrels remain with the gun and it is unusual to find a gun as late as this with damascus barrels. |
Sold for £8000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 12 December 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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