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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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James Purdey Sidelock Rook Rifle

Sell one like this
$3,690$3,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

James Purdey Sidelock Rook Rifle, c. late 19th century, serial number 11946, .450/400 caliber, walnut stock with checkered wrist and forend, frame lightly engraved with foliate designs, marked on both sides of the frame "J. PURDEY & SONS," marked on the sides of the barrel "J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON," barrel lg. 27 3/4, overall lg. 45 1/4 in.

Provenance: Westley Richards, Springfield, Missouri, May 4, 1999.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Gun is in overall very good condition with some light wear on the checkering.


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James Purdey Sidelock, Springfield, LONDON