Product Details

J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20563,
for 1912, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, self-opening action, toplever engraved '1', removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 15in. stock (worn), weight 7lb. 1oz.

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

Completed: December 21 1912
For: H. Birkmyre
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb. 9 1/2oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 28in. Whitworth
Choke: Tight Cyl. & Mod
Stock: 14 3/4 1/16
Notes:
Shoots left barrel first
Cast reduced

Further research would indicate this to be Henry Birkmyre b Port Glasgow of Birkmyre Bros. jute manufacturers, Calcutta




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Estimate £1,800-2,200

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

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