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Cased J. Purdey Hammer SXS 12 Ga. SN: 8347

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Cased J. Purdey Hammer SXS 12 Ga. SN: 8347
This was the property of William H. Howard, a prominent who was born in San Francisco in 1850, schooled in England, cattle rancher, Dairy farmer, he owned "Rancho San Mateo" which is now a state landmark. He died in 1901 at the age of 51 of "Blights Disease". This is a James Purdey 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun with First Patent Thumb Lever, circa 1870, highly figured walnut stock with finely checkered forend and grip, checkered horn buttplate, locks, hammers, action, lever, and triggerguard with fine scroll engraving, Damascus barrels with plain rib marked "J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON, underside of action marked "PURDEY'S PATRENT, and upper tang marked "PATENT", black leather grip attached to barrels, silver oval inletted in the under side of the butt stock with the intertwined initials "WHH" LOP is 14 /4", un-choked bores. " 30 1/8" barrels, bore are good with light pitting above the chambers, barrels have turned a brown patina, traces of case color remain on the locks, action works well, tight lock-up. wood stocks are very good with minor scratches,dings. Comes in a vintage Purdey wood case covered in brown leather case. Lid embossed in black "W. H. Howard San Francisco.", a brass oval with the intertwined initials "WHH" red felt lining, with fancy Purdey label, mostly intact, ebony handled tools, cleaning rod, powder measures, etc, most have brass fittings, a Victorian pea ivory whistle for the dogs, A good quality 12 bore loading tool by Bartram and Co with good markings, brass with ebony handle, shot shell roll crimping tool by James Dison & Sons, Sheffield. Marked on the handle; "J D & S Patent 1203 10" . 90%+ original Brick Red paint. Black handles with no damage, and a Purdey marked metal oiler. Handle is broken. A fantastic set with a great history. NRA Condition-Very Good. Antique Firearm.