Product Details
J. PURDEY
A 12-BORE 1863 PATENT (FIRST PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6800,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.' (indistinct), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, incorporating Purdey first pattern thumbhole underlever (triggerguard a replacement without thumbhole), carved percussion fences, elongated top strap, rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. replacement stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed 1864 with 30in. barrels for a Mr. A. Pepys.
Estimate £1,200-1,600
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