Details of Lot 185
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 12940

28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured replacement stock, cracked at the head, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888 as the No.2 gun of a pair with 28 1/2-inch barrels.

Sold for £1600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
20 August 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply