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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14214
30in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1901), rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, self-opening action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed and blued finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a tan leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in April 1892 for a Mr Ferrant. They also confirm that they provided the new barrels in 1901
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Estimate £6,500-7,500
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