Lot Essay
Sold to J. Patterson on 25 August 1838 for £50.0.0
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BY JAMES PURDEY 314½ OXFORD STREET, LONDON, NO. 3006 FOR 1838
Details
A 14-Bore D.B. Percussion Shotgun
By James Purdey 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 3006 for 1838
With browned twist barrels signed on the rib (dented), case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tang, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks (right hammer and both hammer retaining screws replaced), varnished finely figured walnut half-stock (some scratches), chequered grip, scroll engraved blued iron mounts, silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod, expertly refinished throughout during its working life (scattered areas of pitting, one trigger-guard screw missing), London proof marks
29½in. (74.9cm.) barrels
By James Purdey 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 3006 for 1838
With browned twist barrels signed on the rib (dented), case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tang, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks (right hammer and both hammer retaining screws replaced), varnished finely figured walnut half-stock (some scratches), chequered grip, scroll engraved blued iron mounts, silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod, expertly refinished throughout during its working life (scattered areas of pitting, one trigger-guard screw missing), London proof marks
29½in. (74.9cm.) barrels
Literature
L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, p. 222
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.