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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1887
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 12790
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured replacement stock, with an associated forend (No. 12393), the replacement barrels by another, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14¾in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured replacement stock, with an associated forend (No. 12393), the replacement barrels by another, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14¾in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
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.