JAMES PURDEY, LONDON A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 4127, for 1846, with expertly rebrowned 31in. damascus barrels, the top-rib signed 'J. PURDEY, 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON', bead fore-sight, engraved band and platinum line at breech, engraved rib-end, engraved and vented platinum plugs, borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved lacquered bar-action locks signed 'PURDEY', dolphin-headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with reblued iron furniture including engraved heel-plate (detail rubbed), oval escutcheon to the back of wrist, ramrod absent but together with a later leather slip. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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