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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 26403/4
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, sunken game ribs, the frames, locks and numbered top levers retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stocks including slim leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1953 and they conform to their original specification. The records note "Best fine engraving by Kell". The guns appear virtually unused and have been in store for a number of years. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 1 May 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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