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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5963
28 3/4-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, single bite rotary underlever, rebounding backlocks and hammers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1860 with 30-inch barrels at a a cost of 57 pounds and 15 shillings. It was subsequently converted to centrefire. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 14 December 2011 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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