Details of Lot 173
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20980

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings (Teague fixed chokes), matted rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the locks retaining much hardening colour, possibly renewed, lined cocking indicators, clipped fences, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its new lightweight leather motor case with Purdey, accessories and canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1914. The gun was re-proofed and fitted with fixed Teague chokes in 2008.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply