Details of Lot 267
J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12530

28 1/2-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, barrels minimum wall thickness below recommended minimum

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply