Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 1412
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21659,

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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21659,
for 1920, 28in. replacement nitro reproved barrels (circa 1937, rib inscription worn illegible), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses at 19 and 18, self-opening action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. replacement stock (cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 15oz.

Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:

Completed: June 1920
For: H. Birkmyre
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb 10oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 28in. Whitworth
Choke: Mod. & Tight Cyl.
Stock: 14 3/4 1/16
Notes:
New barrels fitted by Alex Martin reported February 1937




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Estimate £3,000-5,000

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act