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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 10167
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, second pattern thumb lever, rebounding back locks and hammers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), barrel wall thickness marginal, marked and rivelled, in its maker's leather case with contemporary reloading accessories
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1878. |
Sold for £1600
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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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