12-bore Bar-In-Wood Thumbhole-Under-lever hammergun by W. R. Leeson, Serial No: 889

 

 

A 12-bore "Purdey 1863 Second Patent" thumbhole under-lever bar-in-wood hammer gun.

Fitted with 31" Damascus barrels, the top rib engraved W R Leeson Ashford, Kent.

Carved percussion fences with rebounding locks set in a bar in wood action. Purdey patent thumbhole under-lever, profusely engraved with best bouquet and scroll engraving.

The barrels, fore-end and trigger guard gold-inlaid with a "1", retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening.

14" highly figured stock including butt-plate.

Weight:   6lbs 10oz

Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use.

Price:     £250 - £350

Sold:      £400

Sale:      March 2003

Auctioneer: Holts & Company Limited, London