J. Purdey & Sons A magnificent pair of 28-bore bar-in-wood toplever hammer guns, nos. 10354/5

28-inch replacement chopper lump barrels by the makers with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, rebounding barlocks, hammers and top-levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of their renewed hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks chequered at the butt, nitro proof, in their makers fitted brass bound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, turnscrews etc

James Purdey & Sons confirm that the guns were built in 1878. It is thought that this pair of guns are the only pair of 28-bore hammer guns to have been completed in the company's history.

The guns were extensively refurbished by Purdey's in 1989 and 1994 respectively. Each gun was restored to a new condition including the fitting of new barrels and stocks, refinishing of all metalwork and replacement of any defective or worn parts. The guns are now in an "as new" condition and have remained unused since this work was completed. They remain a most exceptional pair of guns.