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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1865
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A J. PURDEY 1863 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 7047
Incorporating J. Purdey 1863 patent First Pattern thumb-hole underlever, the non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 13¾in. pull, 30¾in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder reproof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
Incorporating J. Purdey 1863 patent First Pattern thumb-hole underlever, the non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 13¾in. pull, 30¾in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder reproof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price