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PURDEY
A SCARCE 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6047
29-inch barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured cross-over stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 3oz., black powder proof
The maker confirms that the gun was delivered 31st March 1861. It is a very early example of a Purdey breech loading gun and uses a single grip screw underlever. It is thought that relatively few guns were built on this action and it is especially unusual in having been built with a full cross-over stock. |
Sold for £1400
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street |
| 14 April 2010 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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