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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 12093
30-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 15-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker's oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1885 as a 12-bore chambered for the Kynoch brass case. It was subsequently converted to ejector by E. J. Churchill. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1977. |
Sold for £7000
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| 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 |
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