Product Details
HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S)
A 12-BORE SPRING-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2148,
for 1912, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (slightly loose on action), rib engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY'S) 88. JERMYN STREET LONDON. S.W.', (worn) and gold-inlaid '3' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '3', 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', brushed bright finish overall, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock including 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Other Notes: Please see Lot 1406 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 £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act