Details of Lot 200
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18460/1

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, carved fences, the lock plates signed in gold, Purdey style self-opening actions, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured exhibition quality stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight canvas motor case

The guns were built in 1991 and appear very little used.

Sold for £26000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply