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A 14-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION GUN FOR BALL
BY J. PURDEY, 314½ OXFORD STREET, LONDON, NO. 2268 FOR 1832
With browned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib, engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and platinum plug, scroll engraved tang engraved with a tiger's mask, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks each decorated with a recumbant stag and fitted with patent safety behind each hammer, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, cheek-piece, engraved blued steel mounts (worn) including butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter engraved with a tiger on the bow and fitted with engraved patent grip-safety, chequered forward trigger, and original brass-mounted ramrod (in refinished condition)
30 1/8in. (76.5cm.) barrels
BY J. PURDEY, 314½ OXFORD STREET, LONDON, NO. 2268 FOR 1832
With browned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib, engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and platinum plug, scroll engraved tang engraved with a tiger's mask, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks each decorated with a recumbant stag and fitted with patent safety behind each hammer, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, cheek-piece, engraved blued steel mounts (worn) including butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter engraved with a tiger on the bow and fitted with engraved patent grip-safety, chequered forward trigger, and original brass-mounted ramrod (in refinished condition)
30 1/8in. (76.5cm.) barrels