Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24776 / 7,
27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke (both), self-opening actions, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks (possible replacements) including 5/8in. leather-covered rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 5oz. (both), in their makers tan leather double motorcase
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: August 1934
For: Stanley Johnson
Description: A pair of lightweight hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 28in.
Choke: Tight Cyl & Mod
Stock: 14 5/8in.
Notes:
Gold "SJ" 1 & 2 inlaid in stocks
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Estimate £12,000-15,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act