Product Details
PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8764,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2009) with sunken rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, large action with carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, sliding hammer safety bolts detached, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stock including 1/2in. wooden extension, chequering worn smooth, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1872 as no.2 of a pair for a John Jarney, Esq.
Estimate £2,000-3,000
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