Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1863; it is one of a very few built with the release-catch at the rear of the forepart
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A RARE BASTIN SYSTEM 12-BORE (PIN-FIRE) HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 6424
The Bastin underlever with integral pivoted latch, the backlocks with high-spurred dolphin hammers, the hammer noses recessed to receive the cartridge-pins, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock, the bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. I.C. (relieved), 2in. chambers, proof exemption
The Bastin underlever with integral pivoted latch, the backlocks with high-spurred dolphin hammers, the hammer noses recessed to receive the cartridge-pins, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock, the bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. I.C. (relieved), 2in. chambers, proof exemption