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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17150/1
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 14-inch highly figured stocks with ribbed heel plates, the silver escutcheon engraved the motto "If I Rest I Rust", 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores very slightly marked, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in May 1901 for Baron d'Erlanger. The guns retain a high degree of original finish and remain in a very good and original unrestored condition. |
Sold for £30000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 26 April 2023 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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