Details of Lot 250
PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8289

30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rib inlaid with a gold No.1, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and second patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with let-in replacement comb and leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1870 as the No.1 of a pair. The barrels were sleeved in 2010.
£1000-1500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
30 April 2025
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply