NEW LOT ADDED Published: 12 Jul 2024
August 2024 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0824 Lot 7248
THE STOCK, ACTION AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN WITH PURDEY LOCKS, serial numbered 8322,

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THE STOCK, ACTION AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN WITH PURDEY LOCKS, serial numbered 8322, a conversion from likely percussion (un serial-numbered damascus barrels with traces of Purdey address to rib at breech (heavily rubbed) with braze marking to flats and post 1887 proof marks), carved percussion fences, non-rebounding sidelocks (reprofiled forwards of sidenail, no serial numbers) with replacement hammers (left with repair to spur), triggerguard tang (heavily patinated) with '8322' and fore-end iron similarly numbered, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, 14 5/8in. figured stock including 3/4in. horn buttpad, fore-end wood with repairs



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Estimate £150-250

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Please note that guns sold as Stock, Action and Fore-end only are sold without barrels. The original barrels may be available for sleeving purposes, but will only be released cut in the approved manner as per Proof House guidelines. Please note there is a charge of £10 per item for this service. Please note Stock, Action & Fore-end guns are sold as licensable items and will need to be entered onto an appropriate licence before being released. If, subsequently, licensable parts are left with Holts for destruction, a £25 handling charge will be levied