Details of Lot 51
J. PURDEY & SONS
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A C QUALITY HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 15320

27-inch barrels with file cut full length rib and engraved breach ends, rear sight and extractor missing, the polished frame, bolted re-bounding backlocks, hammers and rotary under lever with scrolling foliage decoration, replacement stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, worn overall, 14 1/2-inch pull

The maker confirms that the rifle was origianlly built in circa 1895. It appears to have been subsequently re-bored as a 12 bore shotgun and finally has been sleeved full length in approximately .577 rifle. The chambers are uncut and the rifle remains unfinished in this state.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
11 December 2007
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply