Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2016 : Sale A0316 Lot 1809 - S2
J. BLANCH & SON A 12-BORE PURDEY 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4770,

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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE PURDEY 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4770,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J. BLANCH & SON. 29. GRACECHURCH STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, some pitting, thumblever action incorporating J. Purdey patent double bite, patent no. 1104 of 1863, use number 2292, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with faceted hammers, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 13 7/8in. figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end wood with insert repairs, weight 6lb. 13oz.

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Estimate £3,000-3,500

S2