Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2016 : Sale A0316 Lot 1595 - S2
J. PURDEY A 10-BORE (89MM) 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7596...

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J. PURDEY
A 10-BORE (89MM) 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7596,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', 89mm chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in both, action incorporating J. Purdey 1863 second pattern thumbhole underlever and Purdey 1863 double bite, patent no. 1104 of 2nd May 1863, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action island locks with dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured (likely replacement) stock with repaired crack at hand, including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case

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Estimate £3,000-5,000

S2