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J. PURDEY & SONS
A .360 NO. 5 E QUALITY ROOK RIFLE, NO. 12238
28-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface, rear sight with folding leaf to 100, automatic ejector, the rounded frame and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, side safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 6oz., black powder proof
The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1886. Unusually, Purdey's name and address is not engraved on the barrel, although all other markings are present. |
Sold for £1500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Olympia, West London |
| 11 December 2007 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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