Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 1654
J. PURDEY & SONS A LITTLE-USED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 29470,

Product Details

** J. PURDEY & SONS
A LITTLE-USED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 29470,
for 1993, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm solid matt top-rib with a flash of foliate engraving at the breech end, the over barrel engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the makers name gold-inlaid within an ornate cartouche, the triggerplate initialled 'RT', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured Prince of Wales semi-pistolgrip stock with engraved pistolgrip cap, the stock inlet with the initials 'JAM' in gold, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its makers tan leather case with canvas outer, with a complement of accessories including turnscrews, oil bottle and snap caps

Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:

Completed: November 1993
Description: A single-trigger over & under hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 7lb. 8oz.
Calibre: 12-bore (2 3/4in. Case)
Barrels: 28in.
Choke: 1/4 & 3/4 Choke
Stock: 15 7/16in.
Notes:
Stock inlaid with 'JAM' in gold


** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Imported from the European Union, EU RGR Eligible

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Estimate £25,000-30,000

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act