james  purdey

$8,800.00

 

 

Description:

A 12-bore 1863  patent thumb-hole underlever, snapaction hammergun with 30"  nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.'   2 1/2" chambers bored approximately true cylinder in both.  Slim serpentine fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with finely carved hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'PURDEY PATENT.'.  Retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish.  14 3/8" highly-figured stock including steel buttplate.

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Provenance:  The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1865 as No. 1 of a pair.

 

Details:

Maker — James Purdey

Serial Number — 7023

Bore — 12 

Type — Underlever

Weight — 6lbs 13oz

    

Stock:

Grip — Straight Hand

LOP — 14 3/8"

 

Barrels:

Type — Damascus

Chambers — 2 1/2"

Length — 30"

Choke — True and True

Bores —  

Wall Thickness — 

Rib —