Details of Lot 172
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14647

29-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1949.

Sold for £5800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply