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J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14065/6 30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking indicators, chequered front triggers, the 15-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz. and 6lb. 10oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, No.1 gun barrel wall thickness marginal, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1891.
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
Sotheby's, Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
2 September 2013 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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