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J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15510/11 26-inch shortened chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions and rubber recoil pads, No. 2 broken at the hand, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
James Purdey & Sons confirm that the guns were built in 1896 and that they shortened them from the original length in October 1932, when they were re-proofed and re-chambered.
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Please note that VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. |
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
Olympia, West London |
9 December 2008 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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