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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1885 with 29 5/8in. barrels
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 12051
The fences carved with stylized acanthus leaves, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, figured replacement stock, the Whitworth-steel barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14½in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
The fences carved with stylized acanthus leaves, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, figured replacement stock, the Whitworth-steel barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14½in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price