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J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17917/8 29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke and 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks (No.2 a very recent replacement), 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their modern brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1903 and that the barrel lengths are original. |
Sold for £9000
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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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