Product Details
J. PURDEY
A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4633,
converted from muzzle loading and subsequently pinfire, 28 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2012), rib engraved 'J. PURDEY, 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, single bite rotary underlever, carved serpentine fences, unengraved replacement crosspin, non-rebounding sidelocks with poor replacement hammers, bowed triggerguard, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock (with some ink enhancement) including engraved steel buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed 1851 as a percussion muzzle-loader with 30in. barrels for Mr. Latham.
Estimate £400-600
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