Details of Lot 217
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11863

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scenes of game and dogs surrounded by fine scrollwork, fences carved with fern leaves, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood chipped
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1884.

Sold for £3800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
11 December 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply