Product Details
PURDEY
AN EARLY 12-BORE LEFAUCHEUX-PATENT UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6558,
28 7/8in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', some pitting and dents, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, converted from pinfire, Lefaucheux patent forward facing underlever, diminutive fore-end, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz.
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1863 as a pinfire shotgun with 29in. barrels. The records list the gun as having been made for 'G.A. TURING - OVERBECK'S FRIEND'
Estimate £1,500-2,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.