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J PURDEY & SONS
AN INCOMPLETE AND COMPOSED PAIR OF 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17653 AND 17586
No.1 gun the action, stock and fore-end only, No.2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, worn overall, ejectors require regulation, lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that gun No.1 (no. 17653) was built for HRH Infanta Isabella of Spain in November 1902 and that is was re-stocked in 1966 for Juan Palao. The No.2 gun (no. 17586) was built in 1902 for Mr Newton. It was later re-stocked and finally in 1966 replacement barrels were fitted and it was again re-stocked to its current specification. |
Sold for £4500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 12 April 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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