Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 12023,
for 1884, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib re-engraved '3' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE SOUTH AUDLEY STREET LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, self-opening action, removable striker discs, slender toplever engraved 'PATENT', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with a floral cartouche engraved 'PURDEY'S PATENT', brushed finish, 15in. figured replacement semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 5oz., in a modern 'Gunmark' guncase
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
No. 12,023
Completed: 24th October 1884
For: Earl of Crawford
Description: The No.1 of a pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight: 7lb. 3oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. Damascus
Choke: "Choke"
Stock: 15 1/4in. Cast IN (ON)
Notes:
Bar-in-Iron
Eyes for sling
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act