Details of Lot 278
J. PURDEY
A 12-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 7667

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and second pattern thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1868 for Hon. W. Carrington.
S2

Sold for £4200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply