Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2016 : Sale A0316 Lot 1421 - S2
J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22593,

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** J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22593,
29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, raised rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories

Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1923 with 29in. barrels for 'Kura'.

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Estimate £6,000-8,000

S2