Details of Lot 224
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 11515/6

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with motifs, the 15-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1883.

Sold for £10000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply