Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2018 : Sale A0918 Lot 640
J. PURDEY AN 8-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7932,

Product Details

J. PURDEY
AN 8-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7932,
32in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON', Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pad with spacer, weight 11lb. 6oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case

Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:

Completed: 1869
For: M.W. Wilson
Description: A double-barrelled centrefire hammer gun with Lever Over Guard
Weight: 11lb. 10oz.
Calibre: 8-bore
Barrels: 34in. Damascus
Choke: Both Cylinder
Stock: 14 1/2 1/16in.
Notes:
Made by Scott on our behalf


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Estimate £7,500-8,500  € 8,322-9,432

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament