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PURDEY
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1866, CONVERTED FROM PERCUSSION
29 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding hammers, bar locks and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 1oz., black powder proof
S2
The maker's records confirm that the gun was built in 1829. |
Sold for £1000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 13 December 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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