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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15781
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 16-inch well figured stock including 2-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, right ejector defective, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in a leather case with William Evans label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897 for the Earl of Albemarle and was built to match a pair of guns, nos. 14984/5 as the No.3 gun of the set. |
Sold for £2400
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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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