Details of Lot 148
CHUBBS, LONDON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10101

27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, the maker's name signed within a panel and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acorn and oak leaves, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch figured extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2

The gun bears the initials 'DJD' indicating that this is one of a small number of guns built for Chubbs by renowned gunmaker David Dryhurst at the beginning of his career.

Sold for £2000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
15 November 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply