Details of Lot 269
PURDEY
A 12-BORE FIRST PATTERN THUMB LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7129

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammers and thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), worn overall, bores marked and dented, in its maker's oak case with original charge details to the label

Sold for £800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply