A fine D. Tallett-engraved 20-bore (2¾in) self-opening sidelock ejector gun by Charles Hellis & Sons, no. 6000
Purdey self-opening system, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, full hardening-colour, rolled-edge trigger-guard, trigger-plate signed D. Tallett, highly-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels, engraved Charles Hellis & Sons, Bedford Row, London, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4¾oz., 15½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case with canvas cover
Weight 6lb. 4¾oz., 15½in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case with canvas cover
Sold for
£18,750
inc. premium
Footnotes
- This gun is in very good condition and appears to have had little use
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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