Product Details
HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE SPRING-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2268,
for 1914, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) 7, BURY STREET. LONDON. S.W.1', (very worn) and gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, some minor dents, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, spring opening action based on the Beesley / Purdey 1880 patent with 1909 model improved ejectors, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with 'HENRY ATKIN FROM PURDEY'S', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. figured stock (likely historic replacement), fore-end wood cracked and glued, weight 6lb. 13oz.
Other Notes: Please see Lot 1407 for a second gun used to make up a composed pair and Lot 921 for an Atkin double oak and leather case
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Estimate £1,000-1,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act