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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1873
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A FINE PAIR OF 14-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUNS BY J. PURDEY, NO. 9078/9
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, J. Purdey 1863 patent Second Pattern thumb-hole underlever action, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour (now faded), highly-figured stocks, bolted unchequered forends, the browned fine damascus barrels with sunken game-ribs
Weight 5lb. 13oz. (No. 1) and 5lb. 14oz. (No. 2), 13 7/8in. stocks, 28in. barrels, all approx. cyl. (relieved), 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, J. Purdey 1863 patent Second Pattern thumb-hole underlever action, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour (now faded), highly-figured stocks, bolted unchequered forends, the browned fine damascus barrels with sunken game-ribs
Weight 5lb. 13oz. (No. 1) and 5lb. 14oz. (No. 2), 13 7/8in. stocks, 28in. barrels, all approx. cyl. (relieved), 2½in. chambers, Black Powder 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.