Details of Lot 199
J. PURDEY & SON
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17488

30-inch chopper-lump Whtiworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901.

Sold for £6500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
13 December 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply