BY J. PURDEY & SONS, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 11508 FOR CIRCA 1884

Details

A 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDE-LEVER HAMMERGUN
BY J. PURDEY & SONS, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 11508 FOR CIRCA 1884
With rebrowned twist nitro (2012 reproof) sighted barrels, the lid with re-engraved signature, 2¾in. (70mm) chambers, bored approx. Imp. Cyl. in both barrels, border and scroll engraved action with carved percussion fences, grip safety, figured 14½in. (36.8cm.) stock
30in. (76.2cm.) barrels
6lbs 10oz.

Special notice

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

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Please note that this lot has been withdrawn

Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in around 1884 as a B-quality gun with 30in. barrels for a Mr Harold Buckley.

This Lot is a Section 2 shotgun. For licensing requirements and other important information, please refer to the "Explanation of Cataloguing Practice" in relation to firearms on page 76

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