Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1856 as the No.2 of a pair of 12-bore muzzle-loading percussion guns with 32in. barrels
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A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 3210
Converted from a percussion muzzle-loader, Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding sidelocks, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with cheekpiece and butt-plate, elongated bottom-strap, stub-twist barrels (shortened)
14½in. pull, 28 5/8in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
Converted from a percussion muzzle-loader, Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding sidelocks, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with cheekpiece and butt-plate, elongated bottom-strap, stub-twist barrels (shortened)
14½in. pull, 28 5/8in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use