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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1951. The gun remains in exceptionally good condition
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) OVER-AND-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN
BY J. PURDEY, NO. 26212
The detonating carved with oak leaves and acorns, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, hold-open toplever, cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock, cast-on for the left shoulder, the barrels with matt solid top-rib
Weight 7lb. 9½oz., 15 1/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. 5/8 & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
BY J. PURDEY, NO. 26212
The detonating carved with oak leaves and acorns, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, hold-open toplever, cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock, cast-on for the left shoulder, the barrels with matt solid top-rib
Weight 7lb. 9½oz., 15 1/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. 5/8 & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof