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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE .338 MAGNUM SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 22690
25 1/2-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with ramp fore sight, the matted short raised rib with folding leaf sights and mounted with a B Nickel Marburg telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, bolstered fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, bolted safety catch, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and hard rubber butt plate, sling swivels, 9lb., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with Manton & Co. retailer's label
The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1925 and that it was originally chambered for .246. It was subsequently re-bored to .338 in 1981.
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Sold for £22000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 10 December 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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