Details of Lot 189
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12530

28 1/2-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, barrels minimum wall thickness below recommended minimum

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886.

Sold for £750
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
20 April 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply