Details of Lot 184
PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8633

28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness marginal

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1871 with 29-inch barrels.

Sold for £1000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
20 August 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply