Details of Lot 171
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18991

28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, an additional pair of 28-inch barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply