Details of Lot 179
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 21064/5

29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, raised cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1915 as the No.1 and No.2 of a trio of guns with the notes "boss on tumbler axles".

Sold for £8200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
5 October 2022
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply