Details of Lot 123
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13748

27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.

Sold for £5000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
23 August 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply