Product Details
* J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 18870,
for 1906, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with stippled matt rib, tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', rear lump engraved 'PIGEON', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, sideclipped self-opening treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'arrow' cocking-indicators, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. stock (cracked and taped at hand), weight 7lb. 1oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather guncase
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
No. 18,870
Completed: 31st December 1906
For: M. Bowdette
Description: A hammerless ejector pigeon gun
Weight: 7lb. 2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 30in. (extra set for 2 3/4in. case)
Choke: Plain & Choke (7/8)
Stock: 13?in.
Notes:
3rd Grip & clips
Sling swivels
Other Notes: An extra set of out of proof barrels can be made available to the purchaser of this Lot, but they will only be released cut as per Proof House guidelines, regardless of destination
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Estimate £1,000-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act