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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 29175
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the slightly rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed in gold, bolstered fences, cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather motor case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1991 and it conforms to its original specification. The gun appears virtually unused, the vendor stating that he has used the gun on only a handful of occasions. The maker is currently quoting in excess of £165,000 (including VAT) for a new gun of this specification. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 11 December 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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