Details of Lot 273
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 11222

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in its oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1882 for Lord Ormathwaite.

Sold for £3900
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply