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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7747, BUILT FOR LORD RIPON
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., black powder proof, bores marked
The maker confirms that the gun was built for Earl de Grey, 2nd Marquess of Ripon, in 1868 and that it was the No.2 gun of a pair.
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Sold for £12000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 15 April 2015 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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