OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed as a double percussion gun and sold on June 14, 1827, to Lord Middleton. The records note the original barrel length to have been 30 inch and the cost new was £55. This shotgun was converted during its working life to pinfire and then to centerfire. Rib signed “J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.” Action with carved percussion fences, underlever with loop finial, and non-rebounding sidelocks each signed “PURDEY.” Figured 14 3/8" stock, steel heel plate and blank silver oval initial wrist escutcheon. London black powder proof marks. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection