Details of Lot 250
J. PURDEY
A FINE 20-BORE BAR IN WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 8106

28 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and second pattern thumb lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 9oz., black powder proof, in its maker's leather case

The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1869.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
11 December 2007
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply