Details of Lot 171
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23823/4

28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks with pistol grips, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930.

Sold for £21000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply