Product Details
PURDEY
A 12-BORE 1863 (SECOND PATENT) THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER SNAP-ACTION BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7815,
29 7/8in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY, 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON.' (right wall thickness at 19, slightly shortened), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best fine border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 3/8in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brass cornered leather case.
The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1868 as No. 1 of a pair for the Earl of Feversham.
Estimate £3,500-4,500
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.