Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 26538 / 9,
for 1955, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved '1', '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke (both), self-opening actions, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding floral bouquets, the undersides engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND.', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 16in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) 6lb. 14oz. (No.2), in their tan leather double motorcase
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: July 1955
For: John S. Fairey
Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 12oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in.
Choke: Imp. Cyl. & Mod.
Stock: 16 1/8in.
Notes:
Articulated front trigger
Straight-hand stock with 'JSF' inlaid in gold letters
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Estimate £15,000-20,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act