A FINE .450 3¼IN. BLACK POWDER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER SPORTING RIFLE BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 9623

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A FINE .450 3¼IN. BLACK POWDER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER SPORTING RIFLE BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 9623
The rebounding island backlocks with bolted hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best scroll engraving, traces of colour hardening, trigger-guard extended to form skeletal pistol grip, well figured stock with cheekpiece and butt plate, sling swivels, the steel barrels with matt sight rib, open sight and bead foresight
Weight 8lb 6½oz., 14½in. pull, 28in. barrel, black powder proof. In its oak and leather case with all accessories, including cleaning rod, turn screws, extractor stamped J. Purdey and Sons .450, and loading tool marked J. Purdey and Sons.

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The Maker's kindly confirm the rifle was completed in 1876 and has remained in the Deverell family since. This is a rare opportunity to purchase such a complete set which has been in storage for many years with the Makers.
For cased illustration see inside back cover.

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