Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 1556
J. PURDEY & SONS A SCARCE 16-BORE 'TRADE MARK D QUALITY' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19270,

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J. PURDEY & SONS
A SCARCE 16-BORE 'TRADE MARK D QUALITY' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19270,
for 1908, 30in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, some denting and pitting, treble-grip action with intercepting sears, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, striking art nouveau style anfractuous floral designs, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. stock including 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its leather case with original hand-written charges label

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

No. 19270
Completed: August 27 1908
For: Cyril Webster Esq.
Description: An Anson & Deeley hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb. 3oz.
Calibre: 16-bore
Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel
Choke:
Stock: 14?in.
Notes:
Jan 1937 - Stock lengthened with wood to 14 3/4in.




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Estimate £1,000-1,500

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