Details of Lot 170
J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 28759

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the gun was completed in December 1984 and the gun retains its original specification. The gun appears little used and retains virtually all of its original finish. A new gun from Purdey today, to this specification, will cost in excess of £151,000 including VAT.

Sold for £27500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 May 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply