Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7545,
29in. fine damascus barrels, broad rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.' and '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in both, some light pits, Purdey patent thumbhole underlever, patent no. 1104 of 2nd May 1863 (second pattern), slender standing breech with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action island locks with dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. horn buttplate, weight 7lb. 1oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: 1867
For: Sir B. Cornwall
Description: No. 1 of a pair of centrefire hammer guns
Weight: 7lb. 4oz.
Calibre: 12-bore
Barrels: 29in. Damascus
Stock: 14 1/2in.
Notes:
Snap underlever
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Estimate £3,000-5,000 € 3,329-5,548
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act