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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was built in 1849
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A 16-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 4267
The rib inscribed 'Altered To C.F.B.L. By H. W. Egg, No. 1 Piccadilly, London', the Jones patent rotary-underlever with ring-finial, rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with iron butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 6½oz., 14 1/8in. pull, 28½in. barrels, proof exemption
In its oak case with a leather outer cover
The rib inscribed 'Altered To C.F.B.L. By H. W. Egg, No. 1 Piccadilly, London', the Jones patent rotary-underlever with ring-finial, rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with iron butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 6½oz., 14 1/8in. pull, 28½in. barrels, proof exemption
In its oak case with a leather outer cover
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