Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21845,
30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', some pitting, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories
Provenance: We are kindly informed by the makers that this shotgun was as No.1 of a pair in July 1920 for N.F. Nichols, Esq.
Estimate £6,000-8,000
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