Bidspirit auction | PURDEY A 12-BORE TOP LEVER

PURDEY A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN Ser No 11233; - Ribbed, ebonite butt pad, chequered straight grip and forend. Cast off approx 3/8”. The rib engraved '3' with floral embellishments to the breech ends. Treble-grip action, lightly carved percussion fences, rebounding hares ears hammers, top lever. Fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets. Sleeved 1978. For 1883.  Weight 6lb 10oz, Chambers 2 1/2”, Choke Cyl, 1/2, Barrels 28”, Pull 14 1/2”, OAL 44 7/8” Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information: Completed: 1883 For: Lord Cadogan Description: No. 3 of a trio of toplever sidelock bar-in-wood hammer guns Weight: 6lb. 8 1/4oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 29 1/2in. Whitworth Steel Choke: ”Very little choke & Semi Choke” Stock: 14 1/4in. Notes: Concealed third-grip 'Hammers very low, not quite out of sight' Stock with toe piece FAA - Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.