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ASPREY
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2035
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened and lacquered finish, the action base signed in gold Asprey, London, gold-lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
The gun is of recent manufacture and was one of the last produced by the Asprey Gunroom. It remains virtually unused. |
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| 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 |
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