Details of Lot 78
MORTIMER & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7859

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving bordered with Celtic strapwork, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
S2

The vendor states that the gun was built for Sir Oswald Ritchie in 1927.

Sold for £6500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
26 August 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply