Details of Lot 182
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14273

29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892 and that the barrel length is original.

Sold for £6000
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