Details of Lot 206
J. WOODWARD & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4818/9

29-inch chopper-lump barrels, No. 1 pair replacements by J. Purdey & Sons with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the No. 2 pair Teague lined with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke boring, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, raised gold lined cocking indicators, arcaded fences, 15-inch highly figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, No. 1 gun stock replaced, No. 2 gun cracked at the head, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1894.
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