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J.Purdey percussion 16 bore SN 2869 stalking rifle completed in 1837 for R.I. Izad, 32" 10 groove Da

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J.Purdey percussion 16 bore SN 2869 stalking rifle completed in 1837 for R.I. Izad, 32  10 groove Da
stalking rifle completed in 1837 for R.I. Izad, 32" 10 groove Damascus barrel engraved "J Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford Street London". Rifle features walnut half stock, raised cheek piece, pewter forend, double triggers, platinum barrel band at breech, dovetailed front and rear express sight with one standing and two folding leaves marked 100, 150 and 200. Sidelock is unmarked with platinum vent plug, hammer screw lightly engraved the original brass tipped ramrod intact. Overall condition is near fine barrel and rib showing nice original brown finish with very light freckling, the lock plate toned to gray the hammer with visible color. Trigger Guard retains areas of bright hardening thinned to gray brown at the rear of bow buttplate with vivid case color. Walnut stock shows high percentage of original finish some scattered light dings and handling marks with no cracks or repairs. Action and trigger function flawlessly. NO FFL required.