Details of Lot 262
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 11282

28 1/2-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 13 3/4-inch stock with engraved heel and toe plates, trigger guard with extended pistol grip tang, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1882

Sold for £3200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
12 December 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply