Details of Lot 78
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17304/5

30-inch chopper-lump barrels (No.2 replacement by the maker), with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, fitted with rubber comb raisers, 7lb., nitro proof, ejectors require regulation, fore-end loop of the No.2 gun detached, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1901 for A. Whitelaw. The guns were subsequently re-stocked by the maker in 1947.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
27 August 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply