A rare 8-bore (3¼in) self-opening sidelock non-ejector wild-fowling gun by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 11819
The treble-grip action-body with concealed third-bite and side-clips, fences carved with stylised acanthus leaves, best bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, cocking-indicators, well-figured stock (shortened, slight line behind right lockplate, grain split at toe) with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib engraved J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London
Weight 12lb. 1¾oz., 13 3/8in. pull (12 3/8in. stock), 34in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 3¼in. chambers, London Black Powder proof (Under 1868 Act)
Weight 12lb. 1¾oz., 13 3/8in. pull (12 3/8in. stock), 34in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 3¼in. chambers, London Black Powder proof (Under 1868 Act)
Sold for
£30,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1884
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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Lot symbols
| * | Import low rate |
| S5 | Section 5 firearm |
| S58 | Section 58 obsolete calibre |
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