Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15069,
for 1894, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved '1' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever engraved '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the fences carved in high relief with stylised acanthus scrolls on a finely matted background, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 29 September 1894
For: 'Cowper'
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb. 12oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: Plain & Modified
Stock: 14 1/2in.
Notes:
Scroll detonating
Intercepting safeties
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act