Details of Lot 247
PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 7389

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, noseless hammers and first patent Purdey thumb lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof, bores marked

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1866.

Sold for £1000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
11 December 2007
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply