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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1864
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A RARE BASTIN-SYSTEM 12-BORE (PIN-FIRE) SLIDE-ACTION HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 6746
The Bastin underlever with integral pivoted latch, backlock action with high-spurred dolphin hammers, the hammer-noses recessed to receive the cartridge-pins, serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with butt-plate, elongated top- and bottom-straps,browned damascus barrels
The Bastin underlever with integral pivoted latch, backlock action with high-spurred dolphin hammers, the hammer-noses recessed to receive the cartridge-pins, serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with butt-plate, elongated top- and bottom-straps,browned damascus barrels