A FINE 10-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8623
A FINE 10-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8623

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A FINE 10-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8623
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, Purdey 1863 patent second pattern thumb-hole underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 8lb. 1oz., 14.3/8in. pull, 31in. barrels, both cyl., 2.5/8in. chambers, Black Powder proof

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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1871. It appears to be virtually unused
This Lot is subject to V.A.T. as a re-import

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