拍品专文
For a similar tube-lock gun by Westley Richards see Lewis Winant, Early Percussion Firearms, London, 1961, pl. 61.
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SIGNED JAMES PURDEY, CIRCA 1830-40
细节
A 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED TUBE-LOCK SPORTING GUN
SIGNED JAMES PURDEY, CIRCA 1830-40
With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed 'IMPROVED ELEVATION' and engraved with scrollwork on the Manton-type elevated rib, engraved patent breeches each with pierced platinum plug and large vented pillars, tang engraved with foliage inhabited by a hound and game birds, border and scroll engraved flat locks each signed 'JAMES PURDEY' on gold-inlaid ribbons, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including grip-safety, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and associated brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks
29 7/8in. (75.8cm.) barrels
SIGNED JAMES PURDEY, CIRCA 1830-40
With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed 'IMPROVED ELEVATION' and engraved with scrollwork on the Manton-type elevated rib, engraved patent breeches each with pierced platinum plug and large vented pillars, tang engraved with foliage inhabited by a hound and game birds, border and scroll engraved flat locks each signed 'JAMES PURDEY' on gold-inlaid ribbons, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including grip-safety, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and associated brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks
29 7/8in. (75.8cm.) barrels
注意事项
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.