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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14188/9
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the No.2 gun barrels later replacements by the maker, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb 10oz., nitro proof (No.1 gun black powder proof), bores pitted
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1892. The guns were originally ordered as non-ejector guns, although by this time ejectors had become standard. Consequently, although not fitted, the action and fore-end appear to be already machined to accept the additional parts required. This is confirmed by the note in the maker's records "provision for ejectors". |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 13 April 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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