Details of Lot 173
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
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