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J. PURDEY
A .450 SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION RIFLE, NO. 3867
36-inch octagonal damascus barrel, possibly re-lined, with folding leaf sights, the breech platinum lined, full length ramrod, the non-rebounding bar lock with bolted hammer with scroll engraving, set trigger, the well figured half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and engraved steel butt plate, 14-inch pull, 7lb 12oz., black powder proof, partially re-finished overall, in its maker's mahogany case
S58
The maker's records confirm that the rifle was built as a single 60-bore rifle with 36-inch barrel and delivered 28 May 1844. |
Sold for £2800
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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