Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1457
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20659,

Product Details

* J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20659,
for 1913, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 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. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, damage to under rib and right wall at 19, self-opening action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 1/2in. figured stock, some wear overall, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather guncase

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

No. 20,659
Completed: 20th March 1913
For: Burdette
Description: A hammerless ejector game gun
Weight: 6lb. 10oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 29in.
Choke: Tight Cyl. & Mod.
Stock: 13 15/16 1/32


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Estimate £3,000-5,000

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