A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21712,
for 1920, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever engraved '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock including 1 1/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
No. 21,712
Completed: 21st September 1920
For: J A Petrie Esq
Description: No.2 of a pair of hammerless ejector game guns
Weight:6lb 10oz
Calibre:12-bore
Barrels:29in. Whitworth
Choke: Cyl. & Mod
Stock: 14 3/8 cast on
Notes:
½ pistol grip rounded end
Triggers for left hand
