Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20778,
26in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1977), rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, single trigger by another, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerplate inset with a shield relief engraved CALto. PEÑUE LA', retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 13 5/8in. figured replacement stock including 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a lightweight leather case with canvas and leather outer cover
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 9th September 1913
For: Duke de Bivona
Description: No. 1 of a pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 11 1/2oz
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: Good Tight Cyl & Mod
Stock: 14 1/16in.
Notes:
1977: New barrels fitted, for 2 3/4in. case, both Imp. Cyl.
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Estimate £6,000-8,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act