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PURDEY
A 12-BORE 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) PUSH-FORWARD THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7644,
30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, 1/2 and 1/4 choke inserts, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers (one likely replacement or repaired), incorporating J. Purdey patent thumbhole underlever (second pattern) and Purdey double bite, patent no. 1104 of 2nd May 1863, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, the top-strap and bar knuckle with ovals engraved 'PATENT' and 'PURDEY'S PATENT' respectively, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured stock including 5/8in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 12oz.
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Estimate £800-1,200
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