Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 11602,
for 1883, 30in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1957), the rib (loose) engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY C.G. BLACKADDER. CASTLE DOUGLAS.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, self-opening treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved stylised acanthus fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside engraved 'PURDEY'S PATENT', 15in. figured stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 2oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 17th November 1883
For: R. Ryrie
Description: No. 1 of a pair of hammerless non-ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 12 1/2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: Plain & Modified
Stock: 14 1/4 1/16in.
Notes:
Action with third grip
Later noted as property of J.R. Oldfield
Other Notes: The original set of out of proof barrels can be made available to the purchaser of this Lot, but they will only be released cut as per Proof House guidelines
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Estimate £1,000-1,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act