Details of Lot 160
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 27384/5

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks cast-on for the left shoulder, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, leather double case
S2

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1966.

Sold for £22000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply