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J. PURDEY & SONS
A TRIO OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 27891/2/3, BUILT FOR SIR JOSEPH NICKERSON
the 26-inch ribless barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/8, 1/4 and full and full and full choke borings respectively, additional interchangeable barrels for guns no. 6 & 8 about 3/8 and 3/8 and extra full and extra full choke borings respectively, raised sighting beads and short matted sighting planes at the breeches, the frames, locks and numbered top levers (numbered 6, 7 and 8) with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, beetle backed safety catches, 14 1/4-inch well figured straight hand stocks, 6lb., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
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The maker confirms that the guns were ordered in 1969 and were delivered in 1973, with the instruction for the guns to fire the top barrel first and to be as light as possible. There are further notes indicating the barrels are to be without top or side ribs, as well as discussions about the choke borings. The guns are described in great detail in Joseph Nickerson's classic book, "A Shooting Man's Creed".
Sir Joseph Nickerson (1914-1990)
A brilliant shot and agricultural pioneer, he will remain most famous for the record bag of partridge taken on the 3 October 1952, the "Great Day". His book !A Shooting Man's Creed" was published in 1989 and provides a wealth of information about shoot management and shooting. Regarding guns, he was a great advocate for the over and under and maintained that the best of this type were by Woodward. When Purdey took over Woodward at the end of 1948 he was their first customer for the new Purdey over and under, the beginning of an association that was to last the rest of his life. In total he ordered thirteen guns of this type, including three trios. |
| £25000-35000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 26 November 2025 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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