Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17234,
30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved '2' and with the makers details (worn), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured replacement stock with applied leather cheekpiece, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a "Purdey Lightweight" tan leather motorcase
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 11 November 1901
For: W.T. Paulin
Description: No. 2 of a pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 12oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: Whitworth Steel (Length not recorded)
Choke: Plain & Modified
Stock: 14 1/2in.
Notes:
November 1965: Stock altered to 15 1/2in. mid in wood for J.P. Mann
October 1971: restocked to 15in. mid with cheek pad, forepart restocked
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act