Details of Lot 188
PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6310

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, broken and crudely repaired at the hand, fore end split, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted and dented, worn overall

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1862.

Sold for £400
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
20 August 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply