Product Details
** J. PURDEY & SONS
A LITTLE USED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27028 / 9,
26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised narrow matt ribs, tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, self-opening actions with removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, blued cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads, knock to triggerguard (No.1), weight 6lb. 12oz., in their "THE PURDEY LIGHTWEIGHT" leather motor case with some accessories and canvas outer.
The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in July 1962, with standard fine engraving and 26in. barrels with narrow matted ribs.
Estimate £30,000-50,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.
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