J. PURDEY A 12-BORE 1863 PATENT (SECOND PATTERN) PUSH-FORWARD THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8531, for 1871, 30 3/4in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, sunken rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating J. Purdey 1863 second pattern thumbhole underlever and Purdey 1863 double bite, patent no. 1104 of 2nd May 1863, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/8in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. recoil pad, fore-end with crosspin release, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a brass-cornered leather case with Charles Lancaster trade labels. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).