Product Details
PURDEY
A 12-BORE 1863 (SECOND PATENT) THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8830,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2. OXFORD STREET. LONDON.' (left wall thickness at 19), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action flats marked 'No.2', carved percussion fences, rebounding 'floating' locks with dolphin hammers, best fine border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 7/8in. leather-covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 14oz., in its leather case.
The vendor has confirmed that this gun has been in the same family for 5 generations.
Estimate £3,000-5,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.