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LOT 1258
Desirable Engraved J. Purdey Percussion Double Rifle - Serial no.
3849, 45 cal., 26 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut
stock. This highly attractive, svelte percussion double rifle from the legendary maker
James Purdey was manufactured in 1844. The flat, solid rib is equipped with a dovetailed beaded blade front sight, a 50 yard standing notch rear sight with a platinum sight line, and a 100 yard folding leaf with
a platinum sight line and is signed “J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.” on the breech section. The breech plugs
have platinum bands and plugs. The underside of the barrels also have London proof and view marks flanking “JP”. The matching
serial number “3849” is marked on underside of each barrel and breech hook in addition to the trigger guard tang. The flat locks have scroll
engraving and “PURDEY” signed below the sliding safeties. The standing breech and furniture also feature scroll and floral engraving. The half-length stock has checkering on the forend and wrist, a round patchbox, steel “shotgun” buttplate, and a sling stud. The corresponding sling eye is on the second ramrod ferrule.
CONDITION: Very good with distinct Damascus patterns mixed with an older re-browned finish and gray and brown patina along the barrels, light original case colors, strong original blue finish in some of the protected areas, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, distinct engraving and markings, and mild overall wear. The refinished stock is also very good and has crisp checkering, attractive figure, glued chips at the toe, and light scratches. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1259
Engraved Joseph Bourne & Son Side Underlever Double Barrel “Howdah Pistol” - Serial no. 4131, 577 cal., 6 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured c. 1870s by Joseph Bourne & Son of Birmingham. The rifled Damascus barrels have a flat solid rib with a brass bead front sight, “JOSEPH BOURNE & SON MAKERS” signed on top followed by a flourish of scroll engraving, and “JM” and Birmingham black powder proofs on the underside. The water table is also twice struck with the Birmingham proof. The back action
locks are each signed “BOURNE & SON”, and the serial number is on the trigger guard tang. Scroll and border engraved throughout. The forearm and stock are checkered, the latter has a silver oval inlay, and the former has a horn tip inlay. CONDITION: Very fine with nearly all of the professionally refinished brown, casehardened, and blue finish remaining and minor wear. The wood is also very fine with crisp checkering and minor edge wear. The right lock will not hold in half or full-cock. The left lock functions fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1260 Engraved and Gold and Silver Accented William Gibsen Double Barrel Percussion Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 6 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., brown/ casehardened/silver/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1840. Features smoothbore, Damascus barrels with a concave rib, small brass bead front sight, double gold bands on the rib at the breech, platinum plugs, Birmingham proofs, and a swivel mounted ramrod. The locks are each signed “WILLIAM GIBSEN” and have scroll engraving and sliding half-cock safeties. The steel furniture has scroll engraving. The wrist escutcheon is gold. The lion mask pommel cap and wedge escutcheons are silver. CONDITION: Very good overall with a mix of refinished brown and gray and brown patina on the barrel along with distinct twist patterns throughout and some minor pitting at the breech, traces of original case colors and blue finish remain, smooth gray and brown patina and some minor pitting on the balance, replacement right hammer, aged patina on the silver, bright gold, distinct but lightly worn checkering on the stock, small chips, and generally rather minor wear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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