Details of Lot 140
PURDEY
A 10-BORE PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 5228

32-inch damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches and plugs, the hammers and locks with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, half length figured stock with 14 1/2-inch pull, engraved steel butt plate, 8lb., black powder proof, right nipple missing, slightly worn overall

The maker confirms that gun was built in 1856 and that it is the No.2 gun of a pair that were delivered at a cost of £110.

Sold for £3500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
22 August 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply