Details of Lot 267
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18912

27-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907 and that the replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1968.

Sold for £8000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
13 December 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply