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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUNDED-BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20064 / 5,
28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1977), the ribs engraved '1', '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both (No.1), Purdey self-opening rounded bar actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, pins reblued, 14 1/4in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 11oz. (No.1) 6lb. 10oz. (No.2), in their makers lightweight leather double motorcase with canvas and leather outer
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 18th July 1911
For: T.M. Clutterbuck
Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 6lb. 8oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel
Choke: All Tight Cylinder
Stock: 15 3/16in.
Notes:
Spring-bladed front-triggers
Stocks have slightly roached combs
Drop has been increased over the years, to 2 3/4in.
2nd May 1912: New barrels fitted to both, choked both Full
Thomas Meadows Clutterbuck. 1850-1919. Resided at Micklefield Hall, Rickmansworth, Herts.
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Estimate £15,000-20,000
(USD 19,435-25,913)
(EUR 16,644-22,193)
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S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act