Details of Lot 132
J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25443/4

28-inch 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 most of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937 for William S Paley. The guns conform to their original specification and retain much of their original finish.

Sold for £37000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
20 April 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply