Details of Lot 58
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16639/40

30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions and leather covered cheek pads, 7lb., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1900 and that the cheek pads were fitted by the maker in 1959 and 1963 respectively.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
26 August 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply