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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6385
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock including ribbed butt plate and detachable horn extension that converts it to a Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., recent nitro re-proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built as a pinfire breechloader in 1862 and that it has subsequently been converted to centrefire. |
Sold for £2000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 14 December 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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