Details of Lot 240
PURDEY
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8712

30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, with numerous cracks and repairs to the bottom right horn and base of the action, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1872 as the No.2 gun of a pair for Mr P. Saltmarshe.

Sold for £1500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
15 November 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply