Details of Lot 310
PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6864

29 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and First Patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., black powder re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1864.

Sold for £1100
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
9 December 2008
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply