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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14659/15978
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with heavy scrollwork, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.4 a replacement, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.3 gun right bore pitted, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1893 and 1897 as the No.3 and No.4 of a set. The makers also confirm that they fitted replacement 28-inch barrels to the guns in 1935 and a replacement stock in 1960. |
Sold for £15000
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| 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 |
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