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J. PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9247
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case, bores marked
The maker confirms that the gun was made in 1874 for the Earl of Sefton and is number 3 of a trio. |
Sold for £2600
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| 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 |
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