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PURDEY
A 10-BORE PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 5228
32-inch damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches and plugs, the hammers and locks with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, half length figured stock with 14 1/2-inch pull, engraved steel butt plate, 8lb., black powder proof, right nipple missing, slightly worn overall
The maker confirms that gun was built in 1856 and that it is the No.2 gun of a pair that were delivered at a cost of £110. |
Sold for £3500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 22 August 2011 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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