Details of Lot 203
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11368

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, fences carved with fleurs-de-lis, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, canvas case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1882 as a non-ejector gun. It has subsequently been converted to ejector by another.

Sold for £2800
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