Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was built as a 60-Bore rifle in 1867
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A 28-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J.PURDEY, No. 7433
Converted from 60 Bore
The integral rotary underlever/triggerguard with ring finial and grip safety, the non-rebounding backlocks with bolted dolphin hammers and the action-body with deeply-carved serpentine fences, best foliate- scroll engraving, boldly-figured replacement stock with cheek-piece and chequered iron butt-plate, the butt-plate engraved with the cartridge charge (3½ drams No.6 powder), the browned bold damascus barrels with part matt sight-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 143/8in. pull, 29½in. barrels, approx. 1.C. & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Converted from 60 Bore
The integral rotary underlever/triggerguard with ring finial and grip safety, the non-rebounding backlocks with bolted dolphin hammers and the action-body with deeply-carved serpentine fences, best foliate- scroll engraving, boldly-figured replacement stock with cheek-piece and chequered iron butt-plate, the butt-plate engraved with the cartridge charge (3½ drams No.6 powder), the browned bold damascus barrels with part matt sight-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 143/8in. pull, 29½in. barrels, approx. 1.C. & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
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.