Product Details
PURDEY
A 12-BORE 1863 (SECOND PATENT) THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8381,
31in. nitro reproved replacement barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2. OXFORD STREET. LONDON.' (both wall thicknesses just below recommended minimum), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, carved percussion fences, floating non-rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. replacement stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 9oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case.
The makers have kindly confirmed that this shotgun was completed in 1871 for a Mr E.O. Copeland with 30in. damascus barrels.
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.