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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1884
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A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 11817
'E Quality', toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with extension, the browned damascus barrels (shortened) with game-rib
14 1/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
'E Quality', toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with extension, the browned damascus barrels (shortened) with game-rib
14 1/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use