Manufactured in 1867 per Donald Dallas' "Purdey Gun & Rifle Makers: The Definitive History". Damascus steel solid rib barrels (rib marking illegible) with four leaf rear sight ranged from 50 to 200 yards. The barrel flats are marked with London proof marks of the proper age, small "29" on either barrel indicating that the rifle is chambered in a 29 bore cartridge, and the left flat is marked with what appear to be South East Asian characters. The receiver, under lever, locks, and hammers are all engraved with classic tight English scroll covering 75% of the metal surfaces. The locks are both marked "PURDEY", and the upper tang is marked "PATENT". Checkered walnut splinter forend and straight grip stock with cheek piece, blank inscription oval, and checkered steel buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 15 oz. Provenance: Firearms for Freedom Collection

Very good, showing an attractive even brown patina on the barrels with a grey patina on the locks, receiver, and hammers. The lower tang retains 90% period refinished high polish blue. The wood has a few chips in the forend, numerous dings and scratches, over sized replacement buttplate, and heavily worn checkering on the forearm. Mechanically excellent.