Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16341,
28in. replacement nitro barrels (by the makers in 1976), rib inscription indistinct, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, self-opening action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking-indicators, fine bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed and reblued finish, 14 1/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 15oz., in its makers brass-cornered oak and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 3rd October 1898
For: A.E. Clerk
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb. 12oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: Plain & Mod
Stock: 14 3/4in.
Notes:
Noted as "to match", but no record of the previous gun number
19th September 1942: Sold to R.H. Wright, and shortened to 14 5/8in.
1nd December 1976: New barrels fitted, choked Imp Cyl & 1/2
2000: Noted in the possession of a gentleman in Norfolk
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Estimate £6,000-8,000 € 6,658-8,877
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act