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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17334/5
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the additional 28-inch chopper-lump barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case with canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1901. The guns were re-proofed and re-barrelled in the London trade in 1987. |
Sold for £6000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 11 December 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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