The makers have kindly confirmed that this substantial shotgun was sold on March 24, 1860 to William Butler Duncan, a Scottish-American banker and railroad executive. The records note 7 bore with 34 inch barrels and a sale price of £63. The length including the plugs is currently 33 inches. It has a bead front sight, platinum bands and plugs on the breeches, "PURDEY" signed locks, scroll and border engraving throughout aside from the barrels, musket cap sized nipples, and London proofs along with the serial number and "JP" on the bottom of the barrels, and no rib markings. Measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs 7 oz. It comes in a new R.K. Stevens oak takedown case with a loose Purdey trade label, an Curtis's & Harvey's powder can and Eley cap tin. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection