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PURDEY
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 7659
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and Second Pattern Purdey thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and dented, in its maker's oak case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1868 for Lord Lilford. |
Sold for £1500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 20 August 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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