Product Details
PURDEY
AN EARLY 16-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7079,
28 3/4in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, sunken rib re-engraved 'J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, non-rebounding back action locks with replacement hammers, border and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured stock, weight 5lb. 15oz., in a brass-mounted oak case, lid with circular brass escutcheon and carry handle, with some accessories including a Lightwood patent capper/de-capper
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed 1865 with 29in. barrels for a General Upton.
Estimate £1,500-2,000
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