Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2013 : Sale A1072 Lot 1443 - S2
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 11646,

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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 11646,
28in. sleeved nitro barrels retaining original rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, self-opening treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved acanthus fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, arrow cocking indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'PURDEY'S PATENT', brushed bright finish, 16in. highly figured stock including 1 5/8in. well-matched extension, weight 6lb. 12oz.

Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed February 1884 with 30in. barrels for a Mr. Howell.

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Estimate £3,500-4,500

S2